A Review of the 422 Pearson
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.
Before – In 1959, the Pearson cousins, Everett and Clinton, introduced the first mass produced fiberglass sailboat, the Triton 28. It was a hit, and Pearson
Yachts quickly expanded. In 1961, Grumman bought the company and funded ever increasing production. They introduced a flurry of classic designs like the 35 Alberg and 44 Countess. By 1966, corporate politics forced out both the cousins. Bill Shaw took over. In the late 1960fs, he finished up the cousins designs and planned for his own. Then, Shaw started reshaping Pearson in his vision. In 1972, he started on the 390/419/424/422 series introducing the 390 model. She was an aft cockpit design primarily for the charter trade. They built about 30 hulls. They stopped production in 1974 and reworked the mold to be more owner friendly. The 390 only had a single v-berth stateroom forward. In 1975, they introduced the next in the series, the 419. She was a center cockpit design as popular at that time. In 1977, demand switched to aft cockpit designs. Pearson redid the deck mold and started producing the most successful design of the series, the 424. Finally in 1983,
Pearson decided make both aft and center cockpit versions. They kept the 424 and added the 422.
Design: Both the 422 and the 424 have identical hull designs, but the 424 has the center cockpit deck mold. The 422 has a fin keel with a skeg hung rudder, flat transom, subtle sheerline, and raked bow. The center cockpit deck layout allows for the interior to offer an aft stateroom with private head. The beautiful centerline queen aft is
the 422fs best feature. Portside, the walkthrough offers a work table and navigation 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 in. in the center tapering to 6 feet at the sides.
422fs Build: Pearson was the originator of fiberglass construction. Although the designer changed over the years, they always offered first class quality and construction. 422fs hull is thick and sound with a solid hull to deck joint, keel stepped mast. Originally, her engine was a Westerbeke with a Walter V-drive. Pearson commissioned her with Lewmar winches. 422fs shortcoming was the thinness of the aluminum fuel tanks. Rather than the recommended .125h thickness, they were only .090. The cockpit area offers a unique step construction. There is one step on each side that completely enclose the cockpit when they are hung up.
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.
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