The Pearson 424 Ketch stands as a hallmark of Bill Shaw’s tenure as Chief Naval Architect at Pearson Yachts, marking a transition toward more voluminous, offshore-capable cruising designs. Introduced in 1978, the 424 was a departure from the narrower, Alberg-influenced hulls of the 1960s, offering a beamer profile and a versatile ketch rig that appealed to the growing market of liveaboard cruisers and blue-water voyagers. With approximately 220 hulls produced during its six-year production run ending in 1984, the model remains one of the most respected mid-sized cruisers of the era. It was designed to bridge the gap between high-performance racing hulls and heavy, slow traditional cruisers, striking a balance that provided stability and comfort without sacrificing reasonable passage-making speeds.
Used Pearson 424 Ketch Sailboats for Sale
- Make
- Pearson
- Model
- 424 Ketch
- Builder
- Pearson Yachts
- Designer
- William Shaw
- Number Built
- 225
- Production Year(s)
- 1981 - 1985
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