Pearson 424 Ketch Sailboats for Sale

William Shaw·1981 – 1985·~225 hulls·Pearson Yachts
Pearson 424 Ketch drawingBuilder drawing
Hull Type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Ketch
LOA
42.33' · 12.9 m
Disp.
21,000 lbs · 9,525 kg
First year
1981

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, offshorecapable cruising designs. Introduced in 1978, the 424 was a departure from the narrower, Alberginfluenced hulls of the 1960s, offering a beamer profile and a versatile ketch rig that appealed to the growing market of liveaboard cruisers and bluewater voyagers. With approximately 220 hulls produced during its sixyear production run ending in 1984, the model remains one of the most respected midsized cruisers of the era. It was designed to bridge the gap between highperformance racing hulls and heavy, slow traditional cruisers, striking a balance that provided stability and comfort without sacrificing reasonable passagemaking speeds.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 39,000
Asking price · 5 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
5 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+62.8%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

2 for sale · showing 10 newest

Where they're listed

Pearson 424 Ketch listings appear across 1 country. United States has the most listings with 5.

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

Country view

5 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 39,00051100.0%

Comparable models

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

Similar boats to compare

11 similar designs
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Moody 42541.67'$ 88,0594322
Pilothouse 365 Ketch36.42'$ 33,7003411
Catalina 42543.5'$ 373,000299
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42.241.99'$ 78,364282
Pearson 424 Cutter42.33'$ 38,5002710
Moody 4241.79'$ 64,265142
Gulfstar 44 Kth44.67'$ 44,500134
Pearson 38538.25'$ 60,000126
Sabre 42542.42'$ 69,900108
Morgan Yachts 45245'$ 49,900101
Pearson 424 KetchYou are here$ 39,00051

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Pearson 424 Ketch cost?+
The median asking price for a used Pearson 424 Ketch over the past 12 months is $39,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Pearson 424 Ketch sailboats are for sale?+
1 Pearson 424 Ketch listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 5 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Pearson 424 Ketch prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Pearson 424 Ketch is up 62.8% over the last 3 months compared with the 12-month median.
04Where are Pearson 424 Ketch sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Pearson 424 Ketch listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
05Do Pearson 424 Ketch listings get price reductions?+
About 50% of Pearson 424 Ketch listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 66.6% 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.
06What should I look at instead of a Pearson 424 Ketch?+
Comparable models include Moody 425, Pilothouse 365 Ketch, Catalina 425. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.