Used Pearson 40 Sailboats for Sale

The Pearson 40, a robust and versatile sailboat, emerged from the renowned American builder Pearson Yachts between 1979 and 1981. Designed by the esteemed William Shaw, this masthead sloop quickly established a reputation as a comfortable and offshore-capable vessel, appealing strongly to cruising sailors seeking a well-built and dependable yacht. With an overall length of just under 40 feet (39.92 ft) and a waterline length of 31.25 feet, coupled with a generous beam of 12.5 feet, the Pearson 40 offered a substantial platform for extended voyaging. Weighing in at 22,800 pounds of displacement, she was a significant undertaking for the era, with 71 units produced during her relatively short production run.