The 422 Pearson completes the series of Bill Shaw hull designs. The prior editions include the 390, 419, and 424. Most noteworthy about this design is the center cockpit and centerline queen aft. Between 1981 - 1987, Pearson produced 39 hulls.
The History of Pearson: Pearson produced the first fiberglass sailboat in 1959. The Triton 28 was a bit hit and mass produced by Everett and Clinton, the Pearson cousins. This success led to the businessfs expansion. In 1961, Grumman bought the company and stepped up production. The classically designed 35 Alberg and 44 Countess followed. Five years later, the cousins were replaced by Bill Shaw, who introduced his own designs to the company. His first design was the the 390, an aft cockpit design for the charter industry. Later, he created the 419, the 424 and finally the 422. 30 hulls later, the hull design was altered to be more owner-friendly. The 419 only offered a single v-berth stateroom forward. As demand changed, there was a need to produce aft cockpit designs. Thus, the popular 424 was introduced. Ultimately, Pearson decided to offer both the aft cockpit and center cockpit designs, so they created the 422.
Design - The 422 has the same exact hull as the 424 with a center cockpit deck mold. She has a fin keel with a skeg hung rudder, flat transom, subtle sheerline, and raked bow. The center cockpit deck layout opens up the interior for an aft stateroom with private head. The gorgeous centerline queen aft is the best part of the 422. The walkthrough is portside with a worktable alongside and nav station at the end. Amidships, the galley is starboard and saloon forward. All the way forward, she has a guest head and a V-berth. Headroom is 6 foot 4 inches in the center tapering to 6 feet at the sides.
Build: Fiberglass construction originated with Pearson. Over the years, there designed changed, but they always offered top notch quality and manufacturing. The 422 hull is thick and sound with a solid hull to deck joint, keel stepped mast. The original engine was a Westerbeke with a Walter V-drive. Pearson commissioned her with Lewmar winches. An issue with the 422 is the thinness of the aluminum fuel tanks at only .090 thickness, shy of the recommended thickness of .125. Her cockpit is very unique in that she offers cockpit steps, one on each side, which completely enclose the cockpit when hung up. When locked down, they provide easy access.
Later: When Pearson was purchased by a private company, they stopped production of the 422. By 1991, Pearson went out of business. But Pearson still lives on. The brand name is currently owned by Everett, one of the Pearson cousins. He also runs TPI who produce J boats. Notable problems with Pearson 422s after 20 years are regular old age issues. Check for leaky portholes. They should have repowered Engines and new rigging. The 422fs are great for Caribbean cruisers with their 5-1/2 foot draft, have gorgeous centerline queen berths aft, and attractive classic lines. Typically, prices run between $60K-$100K.
Jordan Yachts offers a wide selection of yachts for sale in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.
The History of Pearson: Pearson produced the first fiberglass sailboat in 1959. The Triton 28 was a bit hit and mass produced by Everett and Clinton, the Pearson cousins. This success led to the businessfs expansion. In 1961, Grumman bought the company and stepped up production. The classically designed 35 Alberg and 44 Countess followed. Five years later, the cousins were replaced by Bill Shaw, who introduced his own designs to the company. His first design was the the 390, an aft cockpit design for the charter industry. Later, he created the 419, the 424 and finally the 422. 30 hulls later, the hull design was altered to be more owner-friendly. The 419 only offered a single v-berth stateroom forward. As demand changed, there was a need to produce aft cockpit designs. Thus, the popular 424 was introduced. Ultimately, Pearson decided to offer both the aft cockpit and center cockpit designs, so they created the 422.
Design - The 422 has the same exact hull as the 424 with a center cockpit deck mold. She has a fin keel with a skeg hung rudder, flat transom, subtle sheerline, and raked bow. The center cockpit deck layout opens up the interior for an aft stateroom with private head. The gorgeous centerline queen aft is the best part of the 422. The walkthrough is portside with a worktable alongside and nav station at the end. Amidships, the galley is starboard and saloon forward. All the way forward, she has a guest head and a V-berth. Headroom is 6 foot 4 inches in the center tapering to 6 feet at the sides.
Build: Fiberglass construction originated with Pearson. Over the years, there designed changed, but they always offered top notch quality and manufacturing. The 422 hull is thick and sound with a solid hull to deck joint, keel stepped mast. The original engine was a Westerbeke with a Walter V-drive. Pearson commissioned her with Lewmar winches. An issue with the 422 is the thinness of the aluminum fuel tanks at only .090 thickness, shy of the recommended thickness of .125. Her cockpit is very unique in that she offers cockpit steps, one on each side, which completely enclose the cockpit when hung up. When locked down, they provide easy access.
Later: When Pearson was purchased by a private company, they stopped production of the 422. By 1991, Pearson went out of business. But Pearson still lives on. The brand name is currently owned by Everett, one of the Pearson cousins. He also runs TPI who produce J boats. Notable problems with Pearson 422s after 20 years are regular old age issues. Check for leaky portholes. They should have repowered Engines and new rigging. The 422fs are great for Caribbean cruisers with their 5-1/2 foot draft, have gorgeous centerline queen berths aft, and attractive classic lines. Typically, prices run between $60K-$100K.
Jordan Yachts offers a wide selection of yachts for sale in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.
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