Question 1

What are the specs of the PEARSON 39?

Accepted Answer

The PEARSON 39 has the following specifications: 39.25ft LOA, 11.67ft beam, 8.88ft draft, 17,000lb displacement, 7,299.8lb ballast. Hull type: mono. Rig: Masthead Sloop. Keel: Variable, Full/Long.

Question 2

How much does a PEARSON 39 cost?

Accepted Answer

The PEARSON 39 has an average asking price of $56,450, with prices ranging from $28,000 to $84,900 based on 2 listings.

Question 3

Who built the PEARSON 39 and when was it made?

Accepted Answer

Built by Pearson Yachts (USA), designed by William Shaw, first built in 1970, with production ending in 1978.

Question 4

Is the PEARSON 39 good for offshore sailing?

Accepted Answer

The PEARSON 39 is classified as a Bluewater Cruiser. It has a comfort ratio of 30.39, which means it is very comfortable in a seaway, suitable for extended offshore passages. The capsize screening ratio is 1.82, which is excellent for offshore sailing.

Question 5

How fast is the PEARSON 39?

Accepted Answer

The PEARSON 39 has a sail area to displacement ratio of 16.35, which indicates moderate performance suitable for cruising. The displacement to length ratio is 281.08, making it a moderate displacement sailboat.

Question 6

How much does it cost to maintain a PEARSON 39?

Accepted Answer

Annual maintenance for a PEARSON 39 is estimated at $2.7K – $7.1K. This includes hull care, rigging, sails, and engine service. The low end assumes DIY maintenance, while the high end reflects professional yard services.

Question 7

How much does it cost to own a PEARSON 39 per year?

Accepted Answer

Annual cost of ownership for the PEARSON 39 (39.25ft) according to SailPages.com: Maintenance: $2.7K – $7.1K/year (hull, rigging, sails, engine service). Insurance: $500-$900/year (based on $56,450 average value). Marina slip costs by state for a 39.25ft boat: Florida: $7,100-$18,800/year. California: $6,600-$16,500/year. Massachusetts: $4,900-$11,000/year + $1,600 winter storage. New York: $4,900-$13,700/year + $1,600 winter storage. Maryland: $4,700-$8,500/year. Texas: $2,800-$8,500/year. Washington: $5,700-$12,200/year. Michigan: $2,700-$6,000/year + $1,600 winter storage. North Carolina: $4,200-$8,500/year. South Carolina: $6,100-$11,800/year. Total annual cost ranges from approximately $6K to $32K depending on location and maintenance approach. Source: SailPages.com, based on published marina rate cards and industry data.

Question 8

How much does it cost to dock a PEARSON 39?

Accepted Answer

Marina slip costs for the PEARSON 39 (39.25ft) by state according to SailPages.com: Florida: $7,100-$18,800/year. California: $6,600-$16,500/year. Massachusetts: $4,900-$11,000/year + $1,600 winter storage. New York: $4,900-$13,700/year + $1,600 winter storage. Maryland: $4,700-$8,500/year. Texas: $2,800-$8,500/year. Washington: $5,700-$12,200/year. Michigan: $2,700-$6,000/year + $1,600 winter storage. North Carolina: $4,200-$8,500/year. South Carolina: $6,100-$11,800/year. Rates are per foot per month multiplied by boat length. Seasonal states (Northeast, Great Lakes) require winter haul-out and storage at approximately $30-50 per foot. Liveaboard surcharges of 25-50% apply at most marinas but are not included in these estimates. Mooring balls are typically 40-55% less than slip costs. Source: SailPages.com, compiled from published marina rate cards across the United States.

Question 9

What are the common problems with the PEARSON 39?

Accepted Answer

SailPages.com has compiled 5 issues reported for the PEARSON 39 by owners in sailing-forum discussions and owner-association material, concentrated in structural, rigging, keel, deck, each rated by severity (critical, major, minor). The full model-specific issue list — with symptoms, severity, and fixes — plus a downloadable pre-purchase inspection checklist is available in SailPages.com's report for the PEARSON 39.

Question 10

What should I look for when buying a PEARSON 39?

Accepted Answer

When buying a PEARSON 39, SailPages.com has compiled 5 model-specific issues reported by owners across structural, rigging, keel, deck. Always hire a SAMS or NAMS accredited marine surveyor — SailPages.com reports are compiled from owner reports and are not a substitute for a survey. The downloadable report for the PEARSON 39 includes each reported issue plus a model-specific pre-purchase checklist with checkboxes, notes fields, and an overall assessment section.

Question 11

What are the sail dimensions of the PEARSON 39?

Accepted Answer

The PEARSON 39 has the following rig dimensions: I=49.2ft (foretriangle height), J=16.16ft (foretriangle base), P=42.5ft (mainsail luff), E=14.6ft (mainsail foot). Mainsail area: 696.8 sq ft. Jib area: 375.7 sq ft.

Question 12

How does the PEARSON 39 compare to similar sailboats?

Accepted Answer

The PEARSON 39 is classified as a Bluewater Cruiser by SailPages.com. Key metrics: 39.25ft LOA, comfort ratio 30.39, capsize ratio 1.82, SA/disp 16.35, average price $56,450. SailPages.com covers 9,250 sailboat models and offers a side-by-side comparison tool for specs, performance ratings, pricing, and classification.

LOA	39.25 ft
LWL	30 ft
Beam	11.67 ft
Draft	8.88 ft/ 4.64 ft min
Displacement	17,000 lb
Ballast	7,299.8 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL	7.3 kn

Iforetriangle height	49.2 ft
Jforetriangle base	16.16 ft
Pmainsail luff	42.5 ft
Emainsail foot	14.6 ft
PYmizzen luff	20 ft
EYmizzen foot	6 ft
FLforestay	16.2 ft
Mainsail	696.8 sq ft
Jib (100%)	375.7 sq ft
Spinnaker	638.7 sq ft

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