Pearson (1983) for sale in Pensacola, Florida, United States

£58,041 GBP
Listed price $72,500 USDGet a foreign exchange quote

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The 1983 Pearson 424 for sale in Pensacola is a distinguished cruiser known for its classic design, featuring a moderate aspect fin keel and skeg-mounted rudder that ensure excellent sailing performance and comfort. Named Acadia, this vessel has demonstrated its competitive edge by securing victories in the Pensacola to Havana Regattas in 2015 and 2017, and the Regatta al Sol in 2020 and 2024. The yacht is equipped with a diverse sail inventory, comprehensive electronics, and a wealth of spare parts, while being meticulously maintained with an updated bottom in late 2023. Powered by a 1983 Westerbeke 58 diesel engine, Acadia also boasts amenities like a central air conditioning system, a fully outfitted galley, and robust anchoring equipment. Additionally, the yacht includes a 2009 Caribe RIB dinghy and ample external features like full cockpit canvas and custom swim platforms. Overall, this Pearson 424 stands as a significant bluewater cruiser, ready for immediate cruising, with a solid base for secure navigation year-round.

About this Pearson

General information
Make/model
Pearson
Price
£58,041 GBP | Listed price $72,500 USDGet a foreign exchange quote
Category
Used sail boat for sale
Year
1983
Location
Pensacola, Florida, United States

The Pearson 424 is an exceptional cruiser, and if well-equipped and sailed a competitive racer. The design lines are classic, and the moderate aspect fin keel , sail plan , and skeg mounted rudder make for great sailing performance and cruising comfort. Acadia has won the 2015 and 2017 Pensacola to Havana Regattas (race and cruise) overall, the Cruising Division overall in the Regatta al Sol (Pensacola to Isla Mujeres) in 2020 and 2024; and was recognized as the Boat of the Year by two Pensacola area yacht clubs (PYC and NYC). Acadia has a race and cruise ready sail inventory, great electronics, and a tremendous inventory of spare parts (motor, electronics, and hardware). Both standing and running rigging have been maintained and replaced as necessary and are in excellent condition. The bottom was done in late 2023. Acadia has been constantly updated throughout the last ten years by the current owner and is ready for step aboard cruising.


The Pearson range are considered by many to be one of the finest of yachts built in the USA. This model is a serious blue water cruiser constructed to a very high standard. The experienced owner has kept her sharp for navigation, using the boat almost all year. The base is very solid and has been kept and maintained to be at sea. The aft cockpit leads down the captain's cabin with nav. table with easy access to the engine room.

Equipment:

1983 Westerbeke 58, diesel, four cylinders, approx. 3900 hours, excellent condition with a Flexo fold folding

prop; current engine survey available, numerous spare parts; Racor 500 primary filter with electric oil change/fill pump.

Sails: Full battened mainsail; 125%, 130% (good condition), 135%, 145% genoas; 1.5oz symm spin, never

used; 3/4oz assym spin; tri radial nylon staysail, Dacron staysail (good condition); storm jib. Unless noted, all sails in race condition.

Electronics: Ray marine E120 chart plotter, ST60 wind, depth, speed, ST70 autopilot controller, radar at helm; engine instruments (tach, voltage, temp, oil pressure)

in cockpit; Ray marine Axiom 7 chart plotter (new), Standard Horizon GX2150 with remote mic (RAM) for cockpit at Nav table.

Bilge pumps: High (Rule 2000gph) and low level (Johnson 2000gph) pumps and a large, mounted Edson

Manual emergency pump all in a deep bilge.

Air Conditioning: Cruise air central compressor and condenser unit with three separate cooling and

heating air handlers two at 4K and one at 10K Btus)

Galley: Double large SS sinks, large 12V refrigerator and freezer (top loading), three burner Force 10

stove and oven

Electric: 12V DC: Two AGM 4D house batteries with one AGM Grp 31 start battery (all new 2021), two

solar panels (new 2023) with Blue Sky 3024i controller, Air Breeze wind generator, Quicksilver galvanic isolator.

120V: Two 30amp inlets and cords, 2000-watt inverter, 4350-watt Ai Power gas suitcase generator

Anchor: Simpson Lawrence Sea Wolf 12V windlass with 70 3/8 chain, 200 5/8 triple strand nylon line, 35lb CQR anchor.

Misc: 2009 Caribe RIB dinghy with Nissan 5HP 2 stroke out board

Full cockpit canvass

Custom swim platform outboard and dinghy davits


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Interested in finding out more about this exciting opportunity? We are ready and waiting to answer all of your questions. We strongly encourage prospective buyers to contact us for more details and to arrange a comprehensive inspection of the vessel.


Note: This vessel is sold as is and by the owner, without any promises regarding condition or maintenance. The above description is based on the information provided by the owner and the manufacturer. We recommend that prospective buyers perform a comprehensive inspection before purchase.

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Measurements
Length overall
12.80 metres
Propulsion
Fuel
Diesel
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Broker/Dealer Information

Engel&Volkers

Mr Justin Cohen
1900 Main Street
Ste. 312
34236
United States
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