39.3' Pearson 39-2

Pearson 39-2 Performance Cruising Centerboard Sailboat (PHRF 120)
Thoughtfully modernized over more than two decades, Proud Mary combines the timeless sailing qualities and shoal-draft versatility of Bill Shaw's acclaimed Pearson 39-2 centerboard design with carefully planned upgrades that enhance reliability, ease of handling, cruising comfort, and long-term ownership.
A professionally engineered energy system, renewed sailing systems, a premium B&G navigation suite, and extensive structural and mechanical modernization have created a yacht that's ready to cruise rather than ready to upgrade.
If you're looking for a quality cruising sailboat, Proud Mary deserves a close look.

Proud Mary is a Pearson 39-2 performance cruising centerboard sailboat (PHRF 120) combining Bill Shaw's respected sailing design and shoal-draft versatility with extensive upgrades for reliability, easier handling, reduced maintenance, and extended cruising.

A Mabru 12-volt air-conditioning system capable of running overnight is supported by a professionally engineered 920Ah Epoch lithium house bank installed in 2025. The system includes Victron inverter/charging and monitoring, MPPT solar controllers, DC-to-DC charging, an ARCO 275-amp alternator with Zeus regulator, Charles isolation transformer, EGIS remote battery switching, solar charging, and a dedicated AGM engine-start battery.

Sailing equipment includes replaced standing rigging and turnbuckles, updated running rigging, a Harken electric winch for the mainsail halyard, sheet, and reefing lines, Harken roller furling, StackPack, removable Dyneema Solent stay with working jib, 135% radial-cut genoa, asymmetrical spinnaker, storm trysail, and storm jib. Lewmar self-tailing cockpit winches handle headsail trim.

B&G navigation includes dual 12-inch displays, radar, AIS, autopilot, depth, speed, and wind instruments, plus an Icom M604 VHF with CommandMic.

Additional upgrades include an Awlgrip hull, restored Coosa/Awlgrip deck, aluminum stern arch with solar array and dinghy hoist, custom swim platform, FeatherStream three-blade propeller, Maxwell windlass with 44-pound Rocna Vulcan anchor, replacement aluminum fuel tank, VETUS MAGNUS ocean-rated hatches, Lewmar opening portlights, Sea Frost refrigeration, VacuFlush toilet, Starlink, renewed centerboard system, inspected and rebedded chainplates, replaced bronze through-hulls, and a 3,700 GPH emergency bilge pump with high-water alarm.

Proud Mary is exceptionally well prepared for her next owner. Additional details and expanded photos are available by email.