PEARSON 424 CUTTER
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 42.33 ft |
| LWL | 33.67 ft |
| Beam | 13 ft |
| Draft | 5.25 ft |
| Displacement | 22,000 lb |
| Ballast | 7,601 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.8 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 47.25 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 18.2 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 41 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 14.5 ft |
| FLforestay | 18.2 ft |
| Mainsail | 751 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 430 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 731 sq ft |
Engine
| Commonly | Atomic 4 |
About the PEARSON 424 CUTTER
The Pearson 424 (aft cockpit) and 422 (center cockpit) share the same hull and evolved from the 390 and 419. In addition to being one of the builders most successful models, it is highly thought of among serious blue water cruisers. Available as a cutter or ketch with at least 2 different layouts. Reverse mounted engine with Walter V-drive.
Direct variants of the PEARSON 424 CUTTER
Near-identical models — same hull, builder and designer, re-badged or lightly changed. Specs and owner-reported issues are typically shared across the group, so a sister model's page may carry detail this one doesn't.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the PEARSON 424 CUTTER yet. If you own one, help other buyers — what did you pay for it? Reports build a community price estimate over time.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 42.33ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
3 documented issues across 2 systems, documented on the near-identical sister model PEARSON 422. The PEARSON 424 CUTTER shares its hull, rig and keel, so these findings apply.
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- ✓ All 3 specific issues — severity, symptoms & fixes (from sister model PEARSON 422, rig/keel differences flagged)
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Which engine powers your PEARSON 424 CUTTER?
We haven't confirmed the engine for this model yet. If you own or know one, tell us — as owners report in, we build an accurate picture over time.
Brands sometimes mentioned for this model: Atomic 4 — is it one of these?
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