Proven Bluewater Cruiser • Solid Foundation • Ready for Your Vision
Price: $31,500
Location: Green Cove Springs Marina, Green Cove Springs, Florida
Some boats are purchased for what they are today. Others are purchased for what they have the potential to become.
Liberty Wind is one of those boats.
Designed by renowned naval architect William Shaw, the Pearson 424 has earned a reputation as one of the most respected American-built bluewater cruising sailboats of her era. Known for her comfortable motion at sea, generous storage, and dependable offshore capabilities, the Pearson 424 continues to attract sailors planning extended cruising, comfortable liveaboard living, and offshore adventures.
Recently surveyed, Liberty Wind was found to be structurally and mechanically sound, with an overall condition rated Above Average. The survey also noted that the vessel’s machinery and major systems appeared serviceable while identifying a number of recommended repairs and improvements. Since purchasing the boat in September 2025, the current owner completed several of those recommendations before deciding that the remaining restoration work required more time than he wished to invest.
Today, Liberty Wind represents an outstanding opportunity for someone looking to own a respected offshore cruiser at an affordable price while adding their own finishing touches.
Quick Facts
Year: 1981
Builder: Pearson Yachts
Model: Pearson 424 Sloop
Designer: William Shaw
Vessel Name: Liberty Wind
Location: Green Cove Springs Marina, Florida
Price: $31,500
LOA: 42′ 4″
Beam: 13′
Draft: 5′ 3″
Displacement: 21,000 lbs.
Cabins: 2
Heads: 2 (Electric in Forward Cabin & Manual in the day head)
Fuel Capacity: 50 Gallons
Fresh Water: 170 Gallons
Holding Tank: 15 Gallons
Engine: Westerbeke Diesel (54 HP)
Engine Hours: Approximately 1,079
Why Liberty Wind Stands Out
The Pearson 424 has become one of the classic choices for sailors seeking a capable offshore cruiser with comfortable accommodations and proven sailing characteristics.
Recent improvements include:
- New standing rigging (2024)
- New mainsail
- New 130% headsail
- New Profurl headsail furling system
- Running rigging inspected and serviceable
- New stainless davits
- Bottom paint completed approximately six months before the survey
- AGM batteries (2023)
- Electric windlass
- Garmin electronics
- Tender included
- Mercury RIB with Evinrude outboard included
These upgrades represent significant value for the next owner and reduce many of the major expenses often associated with purchasing a classic cruising sailboat.
A Boat with Great Bones
One of the most valuable observations made during our review of Liberty Wind wasn’t about a particular piece of equipment—it was about the boat herself.
She has good bones.
The survey describes a vessel with a structurally sound hull, serviceable machinery, and systems that appeared functional at the time of inspection. While cosmetic improvements and several recommended repairs remain, the next owner has the opportunity to personalize the boat while starting with a strong and respected platform.
Features by Category
Cockpit & Deck
- Dodger and bimini
- Stainless bow and stern rails
- New stainless davits
- Electric windlass
- Bruce and Delta anchors with all-chain rode
- Walk-through transom
- Swim ladder
- Cockpit shower
- Lifesling
- EPIRB
- Dinghy and outboard included
Sail Handling
- Aluminum keel-stepped mast
- New standing rigging
- Profurl roller furling
- New mainsail
- New headsail
- Lewmar self-tailing winches
- Running rigging serviceable
Navigation & Electronics
- Garmin ECHOMAP UHD chartplotter
- Garmin multifunction display
- Garmin radar
- Raymarine-compatible autopilot
- ICOM IC-M424G VHF
- Ritchie compass
Mechanical & Electrical
- Westerbeke 54 HP diesel
- Approximately 1,079 hours
- Freshwater-cooled engine
- Electric and manual bilge pumps
- AGM batteries
- Promariner battery charger
- Shore power
- Electric and manual heads
- Reverse-cycle air conditioning
- Hot and cold pressure water
Interior
- Two private cabins
- Two heads
- Spacious salon with centerline table
- Navigation station
- Teak cabinetry throughout
- Large galley
- Stainless sink
- LPG stove and oven
- Refrigerator
- Excellent storage for extended cruising
Is Liberty Wind Right for You?
If you’re looking for a yacht that has already been completely restored and updated from bow to stern, Liberty Wind may not be the right fit.
However, if you’ve been searching for a respected bluewater cruising yacht with a sound structural foundation, recent sail and rigging upgrades, generous accommodations, and the opportunity to complete cosmetic improvements to your own standards, Liberty Wind deserves your attention.
She offers tremendous potential for an owner who appreciates quality construction and understands the value of investing in a classic cruising design.
Perfect For
- Liveaboard sailors
- Couples planning extended coastal cruising
- Bahamas cruising
- Offshore passagemaking
- Retired cruisers
- Sailors looking for a restoration project with excellent fundamentals
- Anyone seeking a proven American-built cruising yacht
Your Next Adventure Starts Here
Every great cruising story begins with a boat that inspires possibility.
Liberty Wind isn’t simply a sailboat—she’s an opportunity. An opportunity to own one of the most respected bluewater cruising designs ever built, to add your own vision, and to create a yacht that reflects your style of sailing.
Whether your dream is living aboard, cruising the Bahamas, or preparing for longer offshore adventures, Liberty Wind offers the foundation to make that dream a reality.
If you’ve been searching for a classic cruiser with proven capability, recent upgrades, and exceptional value, we invite you to schedule a private showing and experience Liberty Wind for yourself.
