1966 Pearson 32 Pearson | 32ft

The current owner purchased in 1997 in Puerto Rico, where the boat remained for winter getaways until 2007. Delfini II was then hauled at Island Marine on Isleta Is., PR for total recondition.

Hull was stripped and urethane barrier coat applied

Rebuilt Kubota 3 cyl diesel installed (purchased from Tropical Power Systems of Puerto Rico)

Raymarine autopilot

Standard Horizon CPV 350 chart/VHF/Radio/fishfinder

Airex Marine wind generator (needs bearings)

Pressure hot-cold water

All new wiring

Every surface replaned/refinished

New mast w/ internal halyards

New 5” aluminum mast step

Deck rebuilt at mast step

4-person liferaft

8’ fiberglass lapstrake dinghy

 2020 4HP 4-stroke Mercury

2022: Water tank was removed, reconditioned and reinstalled as new floor went in

Own a classic. If you are thinking safety and offshore sailing, you should seriously research boats. Please search Pearson Vanguard 1966 32’. Designed by Phillip Rhodes and built on Rhode Island at a time he was designing winning Americas Cup yachts. The Vanguard’s remarkable ability to stay upright, dry, and on course has been well documented.

Current owner sailed three days in 10m “confused seas.” Waves came from all points, wind above 25k. Gusts?? The Vanguard sailed level and dry on deck & cockpit. The chart plotter dots were exactly in line and pointed to Bermuda 500 miles to the north. Raymarine auto pilot, powered by Airex marine wind generator, did all the work.

After two days in Bermuda two delivery boat crews from St. Thomas arrived. Surprised to see Delfini II, both then said,

“Of course, you’ve got a Vanguard.”

That’s what you want offshore.

Every surface “repainted”

New 1/2” thick plate aluminum mast step

Contact Chris Power for more information