1981 Pearson 424
LOA
12.80m (42.0ft)
Beam
3.81m (12.5ft)
Displacement
9,525kg (20,999lbs)
Year
1981–1985
Manufacturer
Pearson
Full Specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length Overall (LOA) | 12.80 m | 42.0 ft |
| Length Waterline (LWL) | 10.36 m | 34.0 ft |
| Beam | 3.81 m | 12.5 ft |
| Draft | 1.52 m | 5.0 ft |
| Mast Height | 15.50 m | 50.9 ft |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 9,525 kg | 20,999 lbs |
| Ballast | 3,629 kg | 8,001 lbs |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 72.0 m² | 775 ft² |
| Rig / Boat Type | Ketch | |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | |
| Keel Type | Fin | |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 50 HP | |
| Fuel Capacity | 151 L | 39.9 gal |
| Water Capacity | 340 L | 89.8 gal |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 7 | |
| Cabins | 3 | |
| Design | ||
| Designer | William Shaw | |
| Country of Origin | USA | |
Performance Ratios
SA/D Ratio
16.28
Moderate — adequate for cruising
Ballast Ratio
38.1%
Moderate — good balance of stability and performance
Capsize Screening Ratio
0.72 Offshore Capable
Excellent — suitable for offshore passages
Lower is better. Values below 2.0 are considered suitable for offshore sailing.
Comfort Ratio
20.0
Moderate — acceptable for coastal cruising
About the 1981 Pearson 424
The Pearson 424 is a centre-cockpit ketch designed for serious offshore cruising. Her split rig makes sail handling easy for a couple, while the walk-through aft cabin provides true live-aboard comfort.