1978 Pearson Center Board Sloop
$32,500
Tierra Verde, FL, US
“Antares”
Overview
Single Yanmar 3GM30F (27HP) with only 400 hours; new within the last five years. There is total 360 degree access to the engine for maintenance and repair purposes.The fuel tanks were new five years ago. The bottom was painted 2003 and all sea cocks serviced and exercised at that time.
The sailing equipment is in very good condition with many improvements.The mast was replaced six years ago, the standing rigging was replaced 3 years ago, the halyards and running rigging are new this year. The genoa roller furling was totally serviced and mechanical improvements made two years ago.
In the cabin, the Jabsco marine head, plumbing hoses, macerator, holding tank are new. The galley Force 10 (3) burner stove/oven is new. Headroom is 6'31/2".
This is a very clean sailboat with solid topdecks, good canvas, and well maintained systems and sailing equipment. She was originally factory built as a yawl and later converted to a sloop. She can easily be converted back to a yawl if a new owner prefers. If you are looking for great value in a sailboat, this one deserves your attention.
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Specifications
Dimensions
Vessel Details
Performance
Builder & Registry
Engine
Yanmar 3GM30F
Features & Details
Details 1
LWL: 25
Beam: 10
Max Draft: 3'9"Up/7'6 Down
Ballast: 5400
Displacement: 13000
Details 2
Total Power: 27
Details 3
Fuel: 78
Fresh Water: 150
Holding: 10
Details 4
Forward private V-Berth sleeps 2 adults with sliding door. There is ample storage and ventilation throughout the cabin with drawer lockers, hanging locker,opening ports and a hatchs. The head compartment has a NEW Jabsco head, NEW holding tank, NEW macerator with NEW plumbing hoses, vanity and shower.
The main salon has opposing settees and a folding dining table. The head room is 6'31/2".
- Portable 5000BTU Cruise Air A/C unit
- (2) 12V fans
- Pressurized water in head (no hot water tank)
Details 5
Large U-shaped galley with lots of storage.
- NEW Force 10 (3)burner stove/oven (propane)
- Stainless Steel sink
- Storage compartments
- Insulated Ice Box
- Pressurized water
Details 6
- Navico WP300CX auto pilot
- Signet depth sounder
- Raytheon Depth
- Signet Speed
- Sparkomatic AM/FM stereo
- Danforth 5" compass
- Horizon VHF
Details 7
- (3) NEW Group 27 Batteries (2-house/1-engine)
- 1500 Watt Hearth Freedom Inverter/Smart battery charger w/heart interface
- 12V DC
- 110V AC
- 30amp power cord
Details 8
This boat has a full keel, protected prop which was NEW 2002. NEW mast was installed six years ago. Standing rigging was replaced three years ago with stay lock fittings. All NEW running rigging 2004. Sails are in good condition.
- Spinnaker pole (no spinnaker sail)
- Pro Furl roller furling serviced 2002
- 165% genoa on Roller Furler
- Spare 145% genoa
- Partial batten mainsail
- Spare mainsail
- (2)NEW Andersen 46ST self-tailing 2-speed winches in cockpit
- (2)Lewmar winches on mast
Details 9
The deck is solid and shows no signs of stress cracks or gel coat cracks. Bottom job in 2003 and sea cocks serviced and exercised at that time. Anchor and anchor rollers on bow pulpit. The cockpit is very large at 9'5". The wheel steering is in the forward section of the cockpit and is protected by the bimini and the dodger. There are (3) lazarettes for storage of extra sails, fenders, lines, etc.
- (2) Danforth anchors
- (1) CQR anchor
- Anchors have chain and rope rode
- Bimini and dodger in good condition.
Details 10
This sailboat was originally a factory-rigged yawl and later converted to a sloop rig. It can easily be converted back to a yawl if desired. The cockpit is very large at 9'5". The wheel steering is in the forward section of the cockpit and is protected by the bimini and the dodger.
Details 11
NEW Yanmar 3GM30F, fresh water cooled, with 400 hours has total access for maintenance. NEW fuel tanks added five years ago. Other upgrades and/or replacements include water pumps, battery charger, fuel strainers, water strainers, and NEW battery banks.

