33' Pearson 323

1977 Pearson 323 "Sea Myth"
$13,500 OBO

Second owner. Original owner had this boat from 1977 to 2024 47 years of single-owner care.

32-foot classic cruising sailboat, built by Pearson Yachts in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. One of approximately 385 ever produced. Solid fiberglass hull these boats are legendary for durability.

SPECS:
- LOA: 32'3" Beam: 10'2" Draft: 5'3"
- Hull: Solid fiberglass (FRP), no core
- Engine: 1988 Universal Diesel M18, 14 HP inboard (Serial #422349)
- Rig: Masthead sloop
- Steering: Wheel
- Color: White hull with blue waterline stripe

ENGINE:
Universal Diesel M18 bulletproof little diesel that starts reliably. 14 HP is plenty for a 32-footer.

INTERIOR:
- Salon with settee seating and drop-leaf dinette table
- Blue upholstered cushions in good condition
- V-berth forward cabin sleeps two comfortably
- Galley with sink, stove area, and icebox
- Enclosed head
- Teak woodwork and trim throughout the cabin

DECK & RIGGING:
- Teak toerails and bowsprit platform
- Stainless steel pulpit, pushpit, and lifelines
- Blue mainsail cover
- Roller furling
- Standing rigging intact

WHAT MAKES THIS BOAT SPECIAL:
This is a Pearson built when boats were overbuilt. The 323 handles Lake Michigan chop like it was designed for it (because it was designed for New England, which is worse). One owner for 47 years means consistent maintenance, no neglect, no mystery history.

COMPARABLE SALES:
- 1977 Pearson 323, Waukegan IL sold $17,000 (2020)
- 1977 Pearson 323, Rochester NY sold $15,000
- 1977 Pearson 323, Oceanside CA sold $13,900
At $13,500 with a mainsail needing replacement, this is priced to move.

HONEST NOTES:
- Mainsail needs replacement priced accordingly
- Teak needs refinishing in spots cosmetic, not structural
- Hull is solid no blisters, no soft spots
- Currently on the hard at Crowley's
clean paperwork at closing

viewing at Crowley's by appointment.

Contact David:
Phone/Text: 773-910-2088
Email: dlobo@chicagocaptain.org