Dimensions
| Builder |
Pearson Yachts (USA) |
| Designer |
William Shaw |
| LOA |
39.92 ft |
| LWL |
31.25 ft |
| Beam |
12.5 ft |
| Draft |
4.25 ft to 9.42 ft |
| Displacement |
29,000 lbs – Full Load |
| Bridge Clearance |
60 ft |
| Ballast |
12,200 lbs |
| Ballast Material |
Lead |
| Keel |
Full |
| Rudder |
Spade (original) |
| Hull Material |
Fiberglass |
| Freeboard |
5 ft |
| Dry Weight |
22,800 lbs |
Propulsion
| Engine |
Westerbeke 40 |
| Engine Power |
37 |
| Engine Hours |
1560 |
| Engine Type |
Inboard |
| Engine Fuel |
Diesel |
| Drive Type |
V-Drive |
| Propeller |
2-blade, bronze |
| Max Speed |
7.0 k @ 2800 RPM |
| Cruising Speed |
5.5 k @ 2000 RPM |
| Gal/Hr (Max) |
0.75 |
| Range |
293 nm |
| Other |
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Tanks
| Fuel Tankage |
46 Gal in 1 stainless steel tank (45 Gal in 9 Jerry Cans) – Total Range: 660 nm |
| Water Tankage |
90 Gal total in 2 plastic tanks |
| Holding Tankage |
20 Gal in1 plastic tank |
Accommodations
The interior finish of the P40 surpasses that of most Pearsons, offering an impressive amount of storage throughout.
Beginning at the bow, there is a generously sized V-berth cabin featuring a small dressing seat and ample storage space. The head is situated aft to port, accompanied by a hanging locker and a bureau positioned opposite.
The saloon is equipped with a drop-leaf centerline table that seats six, as well as pilot berths fitted with built-in leeboards. Although these berths may be tempting to convert into additional storage, they are well suited as sea berths, elevated and out of the main traffic areas. The settees extend to provide comfortable twin berths.
The U-shaped galley, located to starboard, includes double stainless-steel sinks and a gimbaled stove with safety bar. Counter space is plentiful, complemented by functional fiddles and a spacious in-counter refrigerator. Surfaces are finished in Formica, and numerous lockers and shelving units offer practical food and utensil storage behind the stove and on the aft-facing side.
Opposite the galley, a large navigation station features a desk capable of accommodating a full-sized chart, with storage below and space for mounting instruments and repeaters on the partial bulkhead. A small quarterberth aft has been repurposed for storage.
The interior is attractively finished in mahogany and ash. The surprising 6-foot, 3-inch headroom, given the flush deck design, contributes to a sense of openness. Natural light and adequate ventilation are provided by several overhead hatches and sidelights, ensuring the space remains bright and comfortable.
Galley
| Refrigerator / Freezer |
Deep Isotherm Fridge with 12V freezer |
| Stove |
3 burner propane Wedgewood Vision |
| Sink |
Double stainless steel |
| Water System |
Hot and Cold water |
| Microwave |
1000W Midea |
| Other |
|
Electronics & Navigation Equipment
| Chartplotter |
Raymarine C70 Radar/Chartplotter
Also: Garmin 192C and iPad for Navionics |
| AIS Receiver / Transponder |
Standard Horizon GX6000 VHF with integrated AIS receiver |
| Radar |
Raymarine C70 Radar/Chartplotter with Radar Alarm |
| Radar Detector |
No |
| VHF |
Standard Horizon GX6000 VHF with integrated AIS receiver
Standard Horizon HX210 handheld |
| Autopilot |
Raymarine EV-1 (2023) |
| GPS |
Garmin 192C, Raymarine C70, and iPad for Navionics |
| Compass |
x1 Ritchie compass (Helm)
x1 E.S. Ritchie & Sons compass (Nav. Station) |
| Depth Sounder |
Raymarine ST60 |
| Wind Speed & Direction |
Raymarine ST60 |
| Knot Meter & Log |
Raymarine ST60 |
| Repeater(s) |
Navman 3100 |
| Stereo |
JVC Bluetooth Single CD |
| Cockpit Speakers |
Yes |
| TV |
Vizo Smart TV |
| Wi-Fi / Starlink |
Custom Starlink mount |
| Other |
Rudder Angle on Autopilot
‘Yakker’ NMEA to WiFi Bridge (creates a WIFI network from VHF so AIS targets will show up on iPAD using Navionics) |
Electrical Systems
| Batteries |
House: x4 Trojan 6V T105, 225 Ah each
Start: x2 Series 27, 100 Ah each |
| Battery Switch |
Yes |
| Battery Monitor |
Victron VMW 712 Smart with Bluetooth |
| Inverter |
1800 Watt Xantrex Freedom |
| Battery Charger |
Yes |
| Smart Regulator |
Victron Smart Solar Controller with Bluetooth |
| Solar Panels |
x3 210 Watt Rigid and x2 110 Watt Flexible – 850 Watts Total |
| Wind Generator |
No |
| Alternator |
105 Amp |
| Other |
|
Sails
| Sail Area (approx.) |
803 sq.ft. |
| Main |
Precision Sails, 2023, Excellent |
| Jibs |
130% #1 Genoa, TA Sails, 2019, Excellent |
| Mainsheet Traveler |
Yes |
| Roller Furling |
Cruiser 2 Furler |
| Backstay Adjuster |
Navtec Hydraulic Backstay Adjuster |
| Winches |
x9 manual |
| Boom Vang |
Navtec Hydraulic Boom Vang |
| Mast |
Keel-stepped |
| Standing Rigging |
In Excellent Condition from 2015 |
| Lines Led Aft |
Only headsail lines lead aft |
| Whisker Pole |
Oscillating pole mounted on mast |
| Other |
|
Deck
The P40 is best known for its flush deck, following the design style of earlier models like the Ericson 39 and Tartan 41. Its deck is not only sleek and attractive but also practical for cruising, reducing obstructions and tripping hazards, making for safer conditions when going forward underway.
The boat stands out for its unique underbody: a nearly round, balsa-cored hull with a whale-shaped form, deep centerboard, and a rudder on a full skeg. Despite initial impressions, stability is excellent thanks to its heavy displacement (22,800 lbs) and significant lead ballast (over 50% ballast-to-displacement), giving it a positive stability angle of 129 degrees. A shallow board-up draft (4’3″) adds versatility for cruising in shallow waters. An air draft just under 60 feet supports 803 square feet of sail area – more than similar-sized rivals – and makes for a highly efficient upwind sailing profile.
Pearson used cored construction mainly as a stiffener, resulting in durable hulls and decks that rarely suffer from core or delamination issues, despite their age. The inward-flanged hull-deck joint is sturdy, and fiberglass work is solid throughout. Lead ballast fits internally within the keel cavity, and the centerboard trunk remains unobtrusive to the interior cabin living space by being kept inside the stub keel.
The IOR-influenced pinched stern creates a narrower cockpit, but it’s still well-suited for cruising, featuring comfortable seating, ample lockers, and good visibility from the forward-placed wheel. The flush deck simplifies moving forward, handling sails, storing the dinghy, or lounging. Strong stanchions, double lifelines, a mid-boom mainsheet traveler, and a robust, keel-stepped double-spreader spar round out the P40’s thoughtful design.
| Anchors |
Mantus M2 55-lbs, with 5/16 AAA 150-ft chain and 100-ft of 3 braided rode |
| Windlass |
1200 W |
| Bow Rollers |
Mantus V2 |
| Nav Lights |
LED |
| Deck Lights |
LED |
| Spreader Lights |
LED |
| Lifelines |
Yes |
| Gates |
Yes |
| Ladders |
Custom aft ladder (extends to 4-ft below waterline for easy access) |
| Dinghy |
Highfield Classic 8ft, 2023, Excellent |
| Dinghy Outboard |
8hp Yamaha 4 stoke, 2023, Excellent |
| Dinghy Lift |
Yes |
| Deck Shower |
No |
| Deck Washdown |
No |
| Covers & Curtains |
Dodger, Fair
Wheel Cover, Excellent
Bimini, Excellent
Cockpit Cushions, Good
Mainsail, Excellent |
| Other |
|
Mechanical
| Air Conditioner |
No |
| Bilge Pump |
Manual pump
Electric Ruler pump with auto float switch and red light on Panel when on |
| Raw Water Sea Strainer |
Yes |
| Bilge Blower |
No |
| Fire Extinguishing |
x4 Kidde (Good) |
| Fuel Filters |
x2 |
| Fuel Shutoffs |
Yes |
| Fresh Water Cooling System |
Yes (Good) |
| Head Type(s) |
Manual |
| Hot Water Heater |
Yes (Fair) |
| Watermaker |
No |
| Thru Hulls |
x7 (Good) |
| Transmission |
Paragon (Good) |
| Other |
|
Safety Equipment
| Lifejackets |
x4 |
| Float Ring |
Yes |
| Liferaft |
4 person Viking (Excellent) |
| Liferings |
Yes (Excellent) |
| EPIRB |
Yes, 1 main and 2 personal |
| Strobe |
Yes |
| Jacklines |
Yes |
| Harnesses |
Yes |
| Flares |
x8 |
| Other |
Ditch bag with water and food for 4 people for 4 days |
Additional Equipment
