Pearson P40 For Sale - Blue Yonder Yachts

1982

YEAR

US$ 50,000

PRICE

40 ft.

LENGTH

Pearson

BUILDER

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San Carlos, Sonora

Pearson P40

The 1982 Pearson 40 is considered a versatile, well-built, and comfortable “classic” cruiser-racer designed by Bill Shaw, often favored for its blend of performance and offshore capability. While originally intended to compete in the International Offshore Rule (IOR) circuit, its heavy construction made it better suited for cruising than racing. The Pearson 40 has completed numerous offshore passages, including at least one transpacific run.

The P40 is a masthead sloop with a centerboard, featuring a shallow draft (4.2 feet with board up) that allows for “gunkholing,” while the board extends to 9.4 feet for stability and upwind performance. The boat is quick and close-winded, tracking well with the centerboard deployed. It can also be partially lowered in shallow water or for trim. Off the wind, especially with the board up, the P40 flies. With the installation of Navtec hydraulic adjustable backstay and boom vang, “MarBella” delivers added performance in all wind conditions.

“From the minute I conceived her I intended that she be highly versatile. The shallow draft, deep cockpit and expanse of flush deck make cruising a real joy yet provide benefits to the racing skipper as well. For example, the deck is a magnificent sunbathing and dinghy stowage platform as well as a broad uncluttered foothold for sail changes. Visibility from the cockpit is superb, and in my opinion, the flush deck adds an extra measure of safety.

Below decks was fun to do. I sat down with my entire development team and challenged them to produce the kind of joiner work, finish and laminated woods that seem to have disappeared from the yachting scene; the kind that we tend to associate with custom yachts from some of the finest European yards. To say they met the challenge is an understatement. The interior of the new 40 is my and their proudest achievement in yacht finishing. Now that the 40 is a reality, in retrospect I have to say she’s the complete yacht.”

– Bill Shaw, designer

Given the popularity of this beloved Pearson model, cruisers will appreciate the care that has gone into keeping MarBella at her best. A six-figure investment was made on a full refit a decade ago, with previous owners leaving behind a meticulously kept logbook of work done. Recent upgrades by MarBella’s current owner includes a new mainsail (2023) with extra 3-reef mailsail onboard, Navtec Hydraulic Backstay adjuster & boom vang, new 3 burner stove/oven, 800 watts of solar, 4-person Viking liferaft, new Raymarine EV-1 autopilot (2023), and new Highfield Classic dinghy with double floors (2023) and new, reliable 8hp Yamaha 4-stroke outboard (2023).

Down below you’ll discover a high-quality, warm interior featuring extensive use of teak with superior joiner work (as compared to later production boats), a wide and cozy V-berth main cabin, single head with shower, double-sided salon with folding dinette table and ample seating, chef’s U-shaped galley with gimbaled stove and deep top-loading fridge/freezer, navigation station, and aft quarterberth.

Conveniently located in the gorgeous cruising grounds of San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico, this comfortably appointed racer-cruiser is waiting to take you on the adventure of a lifetime. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to own a beloved vessel with a solid history – start your nautical journey today!

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Highlights

Flush deck
Westerbeke 40 with low hours
Navtec Hydraulic Backstay Adjuster & Boom Vang
NEW 8hp Yamaha 4-stroke outboard (2023)
NEW Highfield Classic dinghy with double floors (2023)
NEW Precision Sails mainsail (2023)
NEW 130% #1 Genoa (2019)
NEW Raymarine EV-1 autopilot (2023)

This vessel is located in beautiful San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico, A short 250 mile drive on a safe 4 lane highway from Nogales, Az. San Carlos is a known boating destination/community, featuring breathtaking scenery, quiet anchorages nearby, great fishing, diving, two marinas, 3 haul out facilities and much more.

features

1982 Pearson P40 for sale! This racer-cruiser with its skeek design and modern upgrades is a must-see for a cruising couple or solo sailor.

// Price just reduced by US$ 15,000 (previously US$ 65,000)

length: 40 ft. (12.19 m.)
price: US$ 50,000
builder: Pearson
draft: 4.25 ft. (1.3 m.)
max speed: 7 kn
beam: 12.5 ft. (3.81 m.)
cruising speed: 5.5 kn
built: 1982

Sail
Fiberglass hull
1 cabin
1 head
sleeps 7

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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

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

Portable ice maker

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