Pearson 39-2 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

William Shaw·1986 – 1991·Pearson Yachts
Pearson 39-2 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
39.25' · 11.96 m
Displ.
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
Ask, not sold · 9 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
0
9 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
Insufficient data
Countries with listings
2
United States (87.5%) · Mexico (12.5%)

Recent Listings

4 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Pearson 39-2 listings span 2 countries. United States leads with 7 listings (87.5%), followed by Mexico.

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

Country breakdown

8 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 45,9007087.5%
Mexico$ 28,0001012.5%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Sabre 40240.18'$ 168,9003510
Pearson 36-236.5'$ 26,000213
Pearson 3029.79'$ 7,000173
Tartan 34-234.42'$ 29,900159
Pearson 3636.56'$ 19,900155
Pearson 3433.79'$ 16,000136
Pearson 33-232.5'$ 26,500122
Pearson 39-2You are here$ 45,90090
Pearson 2626.12'$ 5,00092
Pearson 37-237.42'$ 41,75084
Fast Passage 3939.5'$ 42,50040

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?+
9 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 (87.5%), Mexico (12.5%).
04Do Pearson 39-2 listings get price reductions?+
About 33% of Pearson 39-2 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 2.3% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller isn't motivated.
05What should I look at instead of a Pearson 39-2?+
Comparable models include Sabre 402, Pearson 36-2, Pearson 30. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.