1984 Pearson 38'

11.58 m
$ 60,000 USD
The Harborage Marina, 1110 3rd Street South, Floating Office on North Ramp33701USASt Petersburg FL 33701 USA
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1984 Pearson 38' 385

  • 11.58 m
  • Diesel
  • Sail
  • Center Cockpit
St. Petersburg, Florida, United States
In Stock #2848855

1984 Pearson 385

38' (11.58 m) Good Stories

Turn-Key Cruiser with BRAND NEW Yanmar (18 Hours!) – 1984 Pearson 385 Center Cockpit

Flag of Registry: United States

St. Petersburg, Florida, United States
   Vessel ID: 2848855
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1984 Pearson 38' 385

  • 11.58 m
  • Diesel
  • Sail
  • Center Cockpit
St. Petersburg, Florida, United States
In Stock #2848855

$ 60,000 USD

$ 83,527 CAD*
52,001 Euros*
£ 45,335 GBP*
*estimated foreign exchange

Description

Turn-Key Cruiser with BRAND NEW Yanmar (18 Hours!) – 1984 Pearson 385 Center Cockpit


Introduction and Key Features

This 1984 Pearson 385 is a rare opportunity to own a proven cruising platform with a brand-new engine and major recent upgrades. With her center cockpit layout, two-cabin/two-head configuration, and comfortable cruising features, she’s ideal for extended coastal cruising or liveaboard life.

Key highlights include:

  • 2025 Yanmar 4JH57 (ONLY 18 hours – installed Feb 2025)
  • 2 cabins / 2 heads layout
  • 350W solar system
  • Webasto A/C (2020)
  • Hard top bimini with full enclosure
  • New propeller (March 2025)
  • Recent bottom job (Feb 2025)


LOA38'

LOA Inch5''

LOA11.71''

Beam11'

Beam Inch6''

Draft Max Feet5'

Draft Max Inch6''

Bridge Clearance Feet48'

Fuel Tank (Gallons)45

Fuel Tank (Liters)170.34

Fresh Water (Gallons)170

Fresh Water (Liters)643.52

TypeSail

ConditionUsed

Specifications

Name

Good Stories

HIN/IMO

PEA77025C484

38'5" (11.71 Meters)

Sail-Used

Year

1984

11'6"

5'6"

Cabins

2

Heads

2

Fuel Type

Diesel

Hull Material

FRP

45 Gallons (170.34 Liters)

170 Gallons (643.52 Liters)

Displacement

20575

Designer

William Shaw

Builder

Pearson Yachts (USA)

Engines

Engine 1

  • Engine Make: Yanmar
  • ModelEngine Model: 4JH57
  • YearEngine Year: 2025
  • Engine TypeEngine Type: Inboard
  • Drive TypeDrive Type: Direct
  • Power HPPower HP: 57.00
  • Power KWPower KW: 42.50
  • Fuel TypeFuel Type: Diesel
  • HoursHours: 18.00
  • Hours DateHours Date: 03-29-2026
  • Engine Quantity1
  • Multimedia

    Full Details

    **Preliminary listing. More pictures available starting April 7**


    Broker Comments

    Owned and maintained by a professional captain and sailing instructor, this Pearson 385 stands out for her mechanical reliability and thoughtful upgrades. The new Yanmar engine alone represents a massive value add, giving the next owner peace of mind for years to come.

    She presents as a well-maintained, ready-to-go cruiser with a comfortable liveaboard layout, strong systems, and practical cruising upgrades. 


    Accommodations

    • Spacious 2 cabin / 2 head layout, deal layout for couples, families, or liveaboard use
    • Large aft owner’s stateroom with custom mattress
    • Bright and airy salon with excellent headroom
    • Salon features a folding dining table
    • Galley features a gimbaled propane stove and oven.
    • Top-loading refrigerator with freezer box helps preserve energy.
    • Two full heads for comfort and privacy
    • Manual flush toilets and holding tank
    • Aft head is a dry head, meaning the shower basin is separate from the manual flush toilet.
    • Forward guest cabin with private access to second head


    Mechanical

    • 2025 Yanmar 4JH57 diesel engine (18 hours)
    • Professionally installed February 2025
    • New propeller (March 2025)
    • Designed for reliability and ease of maintenance


    Electrical

    • 350 watts of solar on integrated hard-top bimini 
    • Efficient cruising power setup for extended stays off-grid
    • Shore power system
    • Dockside air conditioning 


    Electronics

    • Custom hard top with integrated solar panels
    • Garmin chartplotter
    • Westmarine VHF585 and mic at binnacle 
    • Furuno 1623 radar scope at binnacle
    • Radar dome mounted to dedicated pedestal at the stern
    • Ritchie Compass at binnacle 
    • Redundancy at nav desk: second VHF and second GPS chartplotter. 


    Sails & Rigging

    • Keel-stepped mast for peace of mind, especially when offshore
    • Perpendicular spreaders permit mainsail to be fully-eased when sailing off the wind.
    • Standing rigging maintained and replaced incrementally as needed
    • Chainplates replaced (2018)
    • New mast step (2018)
    • Mainsail and 135% genoa on a furler (October 2021)
    • Lazy jacks and stack pack for easy sail handling
    • Mainsheet is conveniently located just aft of the helm, allowing for quick de-powering in a puff.
    • Lewman Self-tailing winches. Primary winches are Lewmar 48s


    Hull and Deck

    • Bottom paint completed February 2025
    • Hard top bimini for durability and shade
    • Full dodger with integrated handholds and eisenglass panels
    • Custom cockpit cushions keep your crew comfortable while underway or at anchor.
    • Walkable decks with secure center cockpit design
    • Aft deck provides plenty of space for coolers, jerry cans or sunbathing!
    • Aft lazarette locker provides storage for docklines, fenders and shore power cord
    • Dorade vents promote great ventilation 
    • Dedicated propane locker, to port
    • Ground tackle features a powered windlass and Bruce anchor
    • Integrated dinghy davits. Dinghy not included 
    • Folding swim ladder at the stern.
    • Magma propane grill at stern rail


    Construction

    • Solid fiberglass hull construction
    • Stable, comfortable cruising design with moderate draft and an ICW-friendly rig


    Specifications

    • Length: 38 ft
    • Beam: 11.5 ft
    • Draft: 5.5 ft
    • Air Draft: 48 ft
    • Engine: Yanmar 4JH57 (2025) - 18 hours
    • Cabins: 2
    • Heads: 2
    • Asking Price: $60,000


    Disclaimer

    The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct their agents or surveyors to investigate such details as the buyer desires. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.


    Co-Brokerage

    Preferred Yachts offers this listing on a 50-50 split with corresponding Florida licensed brokerages. Brokers unlicensed in Florida must contact listing broker to make arrangements that comply with Florida law.



    Contact

    For more information about this yacht, please contact Andy Deen We look forward to working with you!

    For more information about this yacht, please contact Andy Deen. We look forward to working with you!

    For more information about this yacht, please contact Andy Deen.

    Good Stories 38ft Pearson Yacht For Sale
    Andy Deen
    Licensed and Bonded Professional Yacht Broker

    The Harborage Marina

    1110 3rd Street South

    Floating Office on North Ramp

    St Petersburg FL 33701 USA

    352 615-6778