42' Pearson 424

FULL VIDEO WALKTHROUGH - youtu.be/Pf1Zo7k0ADk

Juniper, a 1983 Pearson 424 C-Plan Ketch Bluewater cruiser, blends classic William Shaw design and rock-solid Pearson fiberglass construction with a complete systems refit and a sail plan that's very easy to handle short-handed.

Her current owners have sailed her extensively and upgraded her stem-to-stern with safety, redundancy, and autonomy in mind. She is outfitted to be completely off-grid, including a new Climma air conditioner designed for battery power.

Major Recent Upgrades:
Beta Marine 50 HP (2024) 650 hours, new transmission & mounts
V-Drive replaced 2021
Vessel fully professionally rewired (2022) with Blue Sea systems panels & NMEA 2000 backbone installed
500 Ah Lithium (LiFePO₄) battery bank w/ Victron Smart BMS
750 Watts of solar
3000 Watt Victron inverter/charger
New Isotherm refrigeration system (2022) 12 V fridge/freezer
All bronze through-hulls & seacocks replaced 2016
Mack Sails (2018 main & mizzen; 2022 150 % genoa)
Max-Prop 3-blade folding propeller rebuilt in 2021
Heavy duty winter cover ShipShape Canvas 2021
Kato davits 2021
Running rigging replaced in 2018
Interior Sunbrella cream cushions (2017), Sunbrella black exterior canvas (dodger, bimini, sail packs) in excellent condition
Climma 4600 btu reverse cycle air conditioner (new 2025, not yet installed)

Layout & Comfort:
The rare C-Plan layout provides privacy and liveaboard comfort for a couple or small crew. A spacious salon, large galley, and dedicated nav station make her ideal for extended cruising. Sleeps 6 in two private cabins and settee berths with two heads. Generous tankage (80 gal diesel / 100 gal fresh / 28 gal holding / 6 gallon hot water heater) Light, warm wood interior with ample storage for months of cruising.

Systems & Electronics:
Vesper AIS
Raymarine ES70 Chartplotter and Radar
Raymarine quadrant drive autopilot
Furuno Fi70 wind, speed, and depth indicators (NMEA networked)
Full Victron monitoring suite (Solar Controllers, SmartShunt, Orion DC-DC charger for engine charging of lithium batteries)
LED lighting throughout
ROAM remote monitoring system

Condition & Maintenance:
Meticulously maintained by her current knowledgeable owner for nearly 10 years with full documentation of refit work and receipts. Shes turn-key and ready to cruise, with the reliability of a new mechanical and electrical systems paired with Pearsons bulletproof hull. U.S. Coast Guard documented. Hull #206.

Under Sail:
Balanced ketch rig provides easy sail-handling and multiple reefing options. Her long waterline and solid displacement yield a comfortable motion offshore while remaining maneuverable in tight anchorages. Her 5'25" draft enables shallow access. Her robust Norseman standing rigging provides redundancy and safety. She also comes with a spinnaker and storm sails that can hank on to a removable forestay. Typical cruise 6.57 kt @ 2200 RPM at less than 1 GPH.

She also comes with a 2019 9'8" inflatable dingy.

Delivery & Training:
Seller can deliver within 150 miles or so of New York City (his schedule permitting) and is happy to give the new owner instruction on sailing her and her systems.

More photos, videos, upgrade list, and other documentation upon request.

Price: $59,000 (serious offers considered)
Located in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, NY