Pearson 424 Cutter Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

William Shaw·1978 – 1984·~225 hulls·Pearson Yachts
Pearson 424 Cutter drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Cutter
LOA
42.33' · 12.9 m
Displ.
22,000 lbs · 9,979 kg
First year
1978

The Pearson 424 Cutter represents a significant milestone in Bill Shaw’s design legacy, appearing in the late 1970s as a response to the growing demand for a "goanywhere" offshore cruiser that balanced traditional aesthetics with modern underwater geometry. Introduced in 1978, the 424 was a departure from the "skinny" Albergera designs, featuring a generous 13foot beam and a modified fin keel that provided the internal volume and stability required for extended liveaboard voyaging. While most 424s were originally rigged as ketches, the cutterrigged variant gained a dedicated following among purists who preferred the simplicity and windward efficiency of a single mast combined with the versatility of a staysail. As noted in editorial evaluations by Cruising World, the boat was engineered for the "middleoftheroad" cruiser—offering more performance than a fullkeel heavy displacement vessel without the flightiness of a racing hull.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 33,500
Ask, not sold · 23 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
7
23 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+46.3%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
4
United States (77.3%) · Spain (13.6%) · Australia (4.5%)

Recent Listings

13 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Pearson 424 Cutter listings span 4 countries. United States leads with 17 listings (77.3%), followed by Spain and Australia.

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

Country breakdown

22 listings · 4 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 33,50017677.3%
Spain$ 11,6353013.6%
Australia$ 64,503114.5%
Panama$ 39,900104.5%

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
Moody 42541.67'$ 87,5223625
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42.241.99'$ 80,310299
Pilothouse 365 Ketch36.42'$ 35,0002815
Catalina 42543.5'$ 373,000264
Pearson 424 CutterYou are here$ 33,500237
Pearson 32332.25'$ 17,998229
Valiant 4242'$ 299,999176
Pearson 3535'$ 19,000145
Pearson 36536.42'$ 29,250105
Sabre 42542.42'$ 69,900108
Pearson 38538.25'$ 60,00098

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Pearson 424 Cutter cost?+
The median asking price for a used Pearson 424 Cutter over the past 12 months is $33,500. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Pearson 424 Cutter sailboats are for sale?+
7 Pearson 424 Cutter listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 23 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Pearson 424 Cutter prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Pearson 424 Cutter has increased by 46.3% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Pearson 424 Cutter sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Pearson 424 Cutter listings over the past 12 months are United States (77.3%), Spain (13.6%), Australia (4.5%).
05Do Pearson 424 Cutter listings get price reductions?+
About 11% of Pearson 424 Cutter listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 32.3% 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.
06What should I look at instead of a Pearson 424 Cutter?+
Comparable models include Moody 425, Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42.2, Pilothouse 365 Ketch. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.