The Pearson 31 is a wing keel, shoal draft good sailing yacht outfitted for cruising with everything you need for a week living aboard. Its a perfect boat for a young family on their first vacation, not too big to handle with children aboard, and with enough room below for everyone to feel comfortable sitting around the dining table. Club’s two Pearson 31s are located in Boston.
An exceptionally roomy 31 footer, there are berths for 7 with a private cabin forward, an open double aft, and two settee berths in the main salon, One a pull-out-double. The head and shower are enclosed in a private space accessible from the main salon.
OUTFITTING: The boat is equipped with the needed cruising amenities, hot/ cold pressure water system, galley with ample storage, a space saving icebox/ navigation station arrangement, propane stove with oven, rail mount barbecue, all the needed pots, pans and utensils for dining or grilling.
A Raymarine C8o color multifunction display is at the helm with GPS, depth sounder/ fish finder and radar that can be displayed together or separately. A VHF marine radio is standard along with a cell charger, AM/FM stereo with MP3 input and speakers below and in the cockpit. The 130% genoa is on a furler, the main has two reef points. New dodger and new cockpit cushions complete the canvas inventory. Dinghy, outboard, safety equipment are standard and onboard.
QUALIFICATIONS: BHSC, ASA, USS, CYA, RYA Bareboat certification or comparable foreign sailing documents, or acceptable experience on similar size boats. Masters 30 course is the recommended preparation for the beginners.
SAILING AREA: The Pearson 31 may be sailed from Maine to Block Island, including the Vineyard and Nantucket. Minimum crew is 2.
SPECIAL PROVISIONS: Besides unlimited daily and weekend use Pearson 31 Gold members enjoy a week vacation and six weekends that can be reserved far in advance for special occasions monthly. Pearson members have use of all boats above and below the membership in price with 1 day notice for weekdays or 5 day notice for weekends. No charge to use a lesser price boats, fee applies to upgrades. Membership covers participation in the Club’s Wednesday evening racing program.
LEARN & SAIL PROGRAM: A 25% discount applies to memberships and lessons when the GOLD membership is purchased along with the Masters 30 course. Price includes material, shipping, damage waiver with a one year Gold membership.
SPECIFICATIONS: LOA: 30′ 9 1/2″ | LWI: 25′ 5″ | BEAM: 10′ 9″ | DRAFT: 3′ 11″ | HEADROOM: 6′ 5″ | DISP: 10,000 LBS | BALLAST: 4000 LBS | SAIL AREA: 494 SQ FT | MAST HEIGHT: 46′ 3″ | FUEL: 18.5 GAL | WATER: 40 GAL | HOLDING: 25 GAL | ENGINE: 2 CYL. YANMAR DIESEL