1987 Pearson 39-2 Dealer listing

Although no longer in production, Pearson sailboats hold a prominent place in the used boat marketplace. The 1987 Pearson 39-2, a Bill Shaw design, is Pearson’s second 39 model introduced in 1986 and is praised as a sturdy, elegant cruiser known for solid construction, a spacious two-stateroom layout, and good sailing performance for its class, combining classic looks with practical cruising features like a functional galley and quality joinery.

Cruisers will appreciate the excellent value of this well-equipped vessel. Features include: a reliable Westerbeke W46 diesel engine, a Sea Water Pro watermaker, brand new AGM batteries (2025), and a suite of safety and navigational electronics, including a Raymarine ES78 GPS/plotter, ICOM SSB with tuner and Pactor modem, Raymarine radar, and Standard VHF. Sail handling is a pleasure with quality gear such as Hood Dacron sails, Harken roller furling and traveller, Lewmar 55 winches, and lines left aft to the cockpit for easy & safe handling. Cruising extras like the 10-ft INMAR dinghy (2023) with Mercury outboard (serviced 2023) make this boat ready for adventure and fun on the water.

Stepping below decks, you’ll have little choice but to be impressed by the warm rich wood with its cabinetmaker-quality joiner work and hand-rubbed varnish finish. This model features two cabins and two full heads with showers, providing incredible comfort and convenience to both owners and guests. The galley is a chef’s delight that is spacious yet efficient, with ample counter space and everything within easy reach. The interior is light and airy, with an incredible amount of storage almost everywhere you look.

Located in dry storage in the gorgeous cruising grounds of San Carlos, Sonora, this respected, performance-oriented cruiser is an ideal vessel for a capable owner who wants real value and upside. For a hands-on sailor, refit-minded buyer, or someone seeking a solid cruising boat at a fraction of replacement cost, “Xitlali” is your rare opportunity to own a truly exceptional boat, ready to create lasting memories on the water.

This vessel is being sold “as is, where is”. Contact the broker for full details.

Special Highlights

• SeaWater Pro watermaker
• Dinghy and outboard included
• Two large, spacious double berths
• Two full heads with showers
• Convertible dinette to sleeping berth

// Dimensions

Builder: Pearson Yachts (USA)

Designer: William Shaw

LOA: 39.2′

LWL: 31.25′

Beam: 12.5′

Draft: 6.5′

Displacement: 16,800 lb

Bridge Clearance: 57′

Ballast: 6,800 lb

Ballast Material: Lead

Keel: Fin

Hull Material: Fiberglass

// Propulsion

Engine Make: Westerbeke

Engine Model: W46

Engine Power: 46 hp

Engine Hours: 1610

Engine Type: Inboard

Engine Fuel: Diesel

Drive Type: Stern Drive

Propeller: 3-Blade Max Prop

Max Speed: 8.5 k @ 3200 RPM

Cruising Speed: 6.5 k @ 2000 RPM

Gal/Hr: Cruise: 0.9

Max: 1

// Tanks

Fuel Tankage: x1 for 30 Gal (Stainless Steel)

Water Tankage: x2 for 100 Gal Total (Plastic)

Holding Tankage: x2 for 25 Gal Total (Plastic)

// Accommodations

Starting full forward, you’ll find the deep anchor chain well, immediately followed by a spacious cabin featuring a comfortable V-berth. Enjoy ample storage solutions, including a convenient hanging locker perfect for keeping gear organized during your stay.

To starboard, you’ll find a full head complete with a marine toilet and shower, complemented by a stainless-steel sink and additional storage. This private space ensures comfort and functionality for its occupants.

Moving aft, enter the generously sized salon, designed for relaxation and entertainment. Ample seating surrounds a versatile dinette table that easily drops down to transform into an additional sleeping area — ideal for hosting guests or accommodating family.

Continue aft to the well-appointed galley, equipped with dual stainless-steel sinks, a reliable propane stove, and a spacious chest-style refrigerator and freezer. With ample storage and generous work surfaces, you’ll have everything you need to prepare meals with ease, whether docked or at sea.

To port, the dedicated nav station boasts a hanging electronics locker, wet locker, and charting table, providing a secure and organized space for planning your routes and monitoring systems.

Past the angled companionway ladder leading to the deck, you’ll find the inviting main stateroom featuring a large double berth and ample locker storage offering restful nights and plenty of room for personal items. To port, a second full head awaits, complete with toilet, sink, shower, and additional storage, ensuring convenience and privacy for all on board.

// Galley

Refrigerator / Freezer: Yes

Stove: Hillerange

Sink: Double Stainless Steel

Water System: Hot and cold water

Microwave: None

// Electronics & Navigation Equipment

Chartplotter: Raymarine ES 78

AIS Receiver / Transponder: None

SSB / Tuner / Pactor: ICOM 802 / ICOM AT-140 / Pactor 2 with Pac Upgrade

Radar: Raymarine

Radar Detector: None

VHF: Standard

Autopilot: Autohelm 7000

GPS: Raymarine ES 78

Compass: Ritchie

Depth Sounder: Yes

Wind Speed & Direction: None

Knot Meter & Log: None

Hailer: Yes

Stereo: Alpine

// Electrical Systems

Batteries: House Bank: x4 / 27 AGM (NEW Nov. 2025)
Start Bank: x1 /24 AGM (NEW Nov. 2025)

Battery Switch: Yes

Battery Monitor: Yes

Electrical System (AC / DC): 110vAC / 12vDC

Inverter: Yes

Battery Charger: Yes

Solar Panels: Yes

Alternator: Balmar 100

Generator: None

// Sails

Sail Area: 742 sq.ft.

Main: Hood Dacron, triple reef

Jibs: Hood Dacron 130%

Mainsheet Traveler: Harken

Roller Furling: Harken

Winches: Lewmar 55

Preventer / Boom Break: None

Boom Vang: Yes

Mast: Selden

Lines Led Aft: Yes

// Deck

Anchors: Bruce #44 / 50′ chain / 250′ line
Danforth #30 / 25′ chain / 200′ line

Windlass: Yes

Bow Rollers: Yes

Nav Lights: Yes

Deck Lights: Yes

Spreader Lights: Yes

Wind Indicator: Windex

Lifelines: Stainless Steel

Gates: x3

Rails: Stern

Ladders: None

Swim Step: None

Pulpits: Bow and Mast

Dinghy: INMAR 10′ (NEW 2023)

Dinghy Outboard: Mercury (2020), serviced in April 2023

Dinghy Lift: None

Deck Washdown: Yes

Covers & Curtains: Dodger
Wheel cover
Bimini
x2 Bomar hatch covers
Cockpit cushions
Outboard cover

// Mechanical

Air Conditioner: None

Bilge Pump: Rule

Raw Water Sea Strainer: Yes

Bilge Blower: Yes

Fuel Filters: Racor 500

Fuel Shutoffs: Yes

Fresh Water Cooling System: Yes

Head Type(s): Vacuflush / Groco

New forward head (2023)

Hot Water Heater: Yes (requires servicing)

Watermaker: Sea Water Pro, 12vDC 600 W, 17 GPH Single Membrane with TDS Analyzer

Thru Hulls: Various bronze

// Safety Equipment

Lifejackets: x6

Lifesling: Yes

Liferaft: None

Liferings: Yes

EPIRB: 406

Harnesses: x2

// Additional Equipment

Lines, blocks, fenders, shades, spares, etc.

// Excluded Equipment

Steiner binoculars

Night vision scope

Certain gallery equipment

Power and hand tools

Fishing gear

Vacuum sealer

Dive gear