1982 Pearson 37
Place of Refuge
$8,000.00
Length
37' ft
Beam
11.83' ft
Draft
6' ft
Condition
Fair
Description
PLACE OF REFUGE is a 1982 Pearson 37 offered as-is, where-is at an exceptionally accessible price point.
Designed by renowned Pearson naval architect Bill Shaw, the original Pearson 37 was conceived as a true racer-cruiser: responsive enough for IOR and PHRF racing, but with the accommodations and practicality needed for family cruising. Only 43 examples of this original design were produced, making it a relatively uncommon Pearson model today.
PLACE OF REFUGE is currently stored on the hard in San Carlos and will require some attention before returning to active cruising, but she comes with a substantial inventory of equipment and several meaningful upgrades already completed.
KEY FEATURES & EQUIPMENT:
• Kubota 4-cylinder diesel with approximately 1,000 hours
• MaxProp feathering propeller
• 2023 engine fuel-system work, including overhauled injection pump and injectors
• New engine water pump and raw-water pump in 2023
• Heat exchanger serviced and new exhaust elbow installed
• Fuel tank removed, cleaned, painted and reinstalled in 2023
• New dual fuel filters and pumps
• Raymarine Axiom chartplotter
• Raymarine EVO autopilot
• Raymarine wind, depth, speed and GPS instrumentation
• Solar panels mounted above dinghy davits
• Doyle-inspected sail inventory including:
– Two mainsails
– Two headsails
– 120% and 150% deck sweepers
– Spinnaker and pole
• 2023 stack pack with jack lines
• 2023 dodger and bimini
• Roller furling
• Hydraulic backstay adjuster
• Dinghy davits
• 70 gallons freshwater capacity
• Inventory of spare parts, including new starter and alternator
Below decks, PLACE OF REFUGE retains the practical cruising layout Pearson intended for the design, with a private forward V-berth, enclosed head with shower, opposing saloon settees, U-shaped galley, navigation station, aft quarter berth, and sleeping accommodations for up to seven.
At $8,000 USD, this is not being represented as a turnkey boat. It is an opportunity for a hands-on sailor looking for a respected American-built racer-cruiser with good bones, useful equipment, and a very low entry price.
Designed by renowned Pearson naval architect Bill Shaw, the original Pearson 37 was conceived as a true racer-cruiser: responsive enough for IOR and PHRF racing, but with the accommodations and practicality needed for family cruising. Only 43 examples of this original design were produced, making it a relatively uncommon Pearson model today.
PLACE OF REFUGE is currently stored on the hard in San Carlos and will require some attention before returning to active cruising, but she comes with a substantial inventory of equipment and several meaningful upgrades already completed.
KEY FEATURES & EQUIPMENT:
• Kubota 4-cylinder diesel with approximately 1,000 hours
• MaxProp feathering propeller
• 2023 engine fuel-system work, including overhauled injection pump and injectors
• New engine water pump and raw-water pump in 2023
• Heat exchanger serviced and new exhaust elbow installed
• Fuel tank removed, cleaned, painted and reinstalled in 2023
• New dual fuel filters and pumps
• Raymarine Axiom chartplotter
• Raymarine EVO autopilot
• Raymarine wind, depth, speed and GPS instrumentation
• Solar panels mounted above dinghy davits
• Doyle-inspected sail inventory including:
– Two mainsails
– Two headsails
– 120% and 150% deck sweepers
– Spinnaker and pole
• 2023 stack pack with jack lines
• 2023 dodger and bimini
• Roller furling
• Hydraulic backstay adjuster
• Dinghy davits
• 70 gallons freshwater capacity
• Inventory of spare parts, including new starter and alternator
Below decks, PLACE OF REFUGE retains the practical cruising layout Pearson intended for the design, with a private forward V-berth, enclosed head with shower, opposing saloon settees, U-shaped galley, navigation station, aft quarter berth, and sleeping accommodations for up to seven.
At $8,000 USD, this is not being represented as a turnkey boat. It is an opportunity for a hands-on sailor looking for a respected American-built racer-cruiser with good bones, useful equipment, and a very low entry price.
Specifications
Rigging Type
Sloop
Hull Configuration
Monohull
Keel Type
Fin Keel
Design Type
Daysailer
Hull Material
Fiberglass
Engine Type
Kubota 4-cylinder
Fuel Capacity
22 gallons
Water Capacity
70 gallons
📍 Location
Approximate area — San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico
⚓ True cost of ownership
The purchase price is only the entry fee. Rough yearly estimates for this boat — every number is editable, and costs vary hugely by region, age, and how much you DIY.
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- Insurance
- Maintenance
- Haul-out & storage
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