Pearson 39-2 Sailboats for Sale

William Shaw·1986 – 1991·Pearson Yachts
Pearson 39-2 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull Type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
39.25' · 11.96 m
Disp.
16,800 lbs · 7,620 kg
First year
1986

The Pearson 392, introduced in 1986, represents the sophisticated culmination of William Shaw’s design philosophy during the final chapter of the original Pearson Yachts era. Often confused with the earlier, narrowbeamed Pearson 39 designed by William Tripp in the 1970s, the 392 is an entirely different vessel, engineered to meet the growing demand for "performance cruisers" that could balance club racing speed with the creature comforts of a modern home. Built in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, the 392 features a more contemporary silhouette than its predecessors, with a nearly vertical transom and a generous beam carried well aft, a signature of Shaw’s later work intended to maximize interior volume and stability.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 45,900
Asking price · 8 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
0
8 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
Not enough data yet
Countries with listings
2
United States (85.7%) · Mexico (14.3%)

Recent Listings

3 for sale · showing 10 newest

Where they're listed

Pearson 39-2 listings appear across 2 countries. United States has the most listings with 6 (85.7%), followed by Mexico.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country view

7 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 47,4506085.7%
Mexico$ 28,0001014.3%

Comparable models

Similar length, displacement, and era. Open a row to compare that model's market page.

Similar boats to compare

4 similar designs
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Pearson 36-236.5'$ 26,000212
Tartan 34-234.42'$ 29,900154
Pearson 39-2You are here$ 45,90080
Pearson 37-237.42'$ 41,50081

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Pearson 39-2 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Pearson 39-2 over the past 12 months is $45,900. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Pearson 39-2 sailboats are for sale?+
8 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Where are Pearson 39-2 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Pearson 39-2 listings over the past 12 months are United States (85.7%), Mexico (14.3%).
04Do Pearson 39-2 listings get price reductions?+
About 50% of Pearson 39-2 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 2.3% off the original ask. If a listing has been on the market for more than 90 days without a cut, the seller may not be in a hurry.
05What should I look at instead of a Pearson 39-2?+
Comparable models include Pearson 36-2, Tartan 34-2, Pearson 37-2. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.