Pearson 424 Information

Models: Ketch, Sloop and Cutter. Pearson 422 similar but with center cockpit.

Principal Characteristics

Length, overall	42ft 4in
Length, waterline	33ft 8in
Beam	13ft
Draft	5ft 3in
Freeboard, stem	5ft 8in
Freeboard, stern	4ft 7in
Displacement	21,000 lb
Ballast	7630 lb
Sail area-total	723 sq ft
Mainsail	276 sq ft
Mizzen	100 sq ft
100% fore triangle	347 sq ft
Mast height above waterline, Ketch	48 ft 10 in
Mast height above waterline, Cutter	51 ft 8 in
Fresh water capacity.	170 gal
Displacement/ length ratio	246
Beam/length ratio	31
Ballast/ displacement ratio	36
Displacement/ sail area ratio	29
Price per pound (standard boat including engine)	$3.67

PROPULSION INFORMATION

Engine:	Westerbeke 60 diesel 54 hp at 2500 rpm
Gear Box:	Hydraulic Direct Drive
V-Drive:	Walter RV-20 with 2:1 gear ratio
Prop:	Columbian style E, 3 blade, 20-in. diameter by 13-in. pitch
Fuel Capacity:	80 Gallon

Drawings

Ketch

Sloop

Cutter

Original Equipment

Base price (FOB Portsmouth, RI) $ 77,100
Includes:
Westerbeke 60 diesel engine
120-ampere alternator
155 amp-hr. batteries
Engine compartment sound insulation
Deck anchor locker and bow roller
Bow pulpit, lifelines, stern rail
Edson pedestal steering
Ritchie 5-in. compass
Emergency tiller
Manual bilge pump
Dorade and cowl vents
Eight Lewmar winches
Mainsail jiffy reefing
3-burner alcohol stove with oven
Drop-leaf dining table
Hot and cold pressure water
Stall shower with soak tub
Forward stateroom vanity
Double sink in galley
Vacu-Flush toilet

Original Price of boat with typical options (Less sails) $81,609 or $302,848.95 in 2019 dollars