Pearson 424 Ketch Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

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
Displ.
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
Ask, not sold · 4 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
0
4 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
Insufficient data
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Pearson 424 Ketch listings span 1 country. United States leads with 4 listings

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

Country breakdown

4 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 39,00040100.0%

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
Pearson 30330.29'$ 16,990295
Pilothouse 365 Ketch36.42'$ 35,0002815
Catalina 42543.5'$ 373,000264
Pearson 424 Cutter42.33'$ 33,500237
Pearson 32332.25'$ 17,998229
Pearson 3535'$ 19,000145
Gulfstar 44 Kth44.67'$ 44,500138
Pearson 36536.42'$ 29,250105
Pearson 38538.25'$ 60,00098
Pearson 424 KetchYou are here$ 39,00040

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?+
4 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Where 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%).
04Do Pearson 424 Ketch listings get price reductions?+
About 50% of Pearson 424 Ketch listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 49.8% 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 424 Ketch?+
Comparable models include Moody 425, Pearson 303, Pilothouse 365 Ketch. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.