The Pearson 424 ketch is a 42.33ft masthead ketch designed by William Shaw and built in fiberglass by Pearson Yachts between 1981 and 1985.
225 units have been built.
The Pearson 424 ketch is a moderate weight sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is average. There is a good water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Pearson 424 ketch | ||
| Length | 42.33 ft | ||
| Beam | 13 ft | ||
| Draft | 5.25 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 15.26 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 36.35 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 245.61 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 29.39 | ||
| Capsize | 1.89 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 33.67 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 5.25 ft | ||
| Displacement | 21000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 7634 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.78 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Ketch | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 723 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 48.83 ft | ||
| Sail area fore | 347.13 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 275.50 sq.ft | ||
| I | 44.08 ft | ||
| J | 15.75 ft | ||
| P | 38 ft | ||
| E | 14.50 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 54 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 80 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 150 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Pearson Yachts | ||
| Designer | William Shaw | ||
| First built | 1981 | ||
| Last built | 1985 | ||
| Number built | 225 |
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