S/V Windancer is a Mystic Islands, New Jersey based 1979 Pearson 30 For Sale By Broker. Responses to inquiries may come from a broker who is representing the owner as a fiduciary. This owner requires financial settlement only. No trades.
Windancer is a must-see vessel that is in sail-away condition!
The Pearson 30 was an industry success story. The boat is fast and responsive. Finish quality is above average. The interior is comfortable and reasonably roomy within the limitations inherent in a 30-footer. This vessel is set up for easy single-handed sailing.
Pearson has a reputation for building solid production boats, a deserved reputation well in evidence in the P30. The Pearson 30 would be an excellent choice for the aggressive and self-confident sailor, as well as the beginning sailor who desires a high-performance boat for daysailing or club-level racing, as well as for reasonably comfortable short-term cruising. It is a boat that inspires confidence in both old hands and new sailors. The family with two children will find it a comfortable cruiser. Sailors with friends who enjoy spirited sailing will find it a good choice for day sailing and local racing.
The long production run and continued popularity have created a boat with few inherent major problems and high resale value. The Pearson 30 is a good investment.
Specifications
| Name | S/V Windancer |
| Make | Pearson |
| Model | 30 |
| Year | 1979 |
| Type | Monohull Sailboat |
| Builder | Pearson |
| Construction | Fiberglass |
| Cabins | 1 |
| Heads | 1 |
Dimensions
| Loa | 30ft / 9.14m |
| Beam | 9ft 6in / 2.90m |
| Draft | 5ft 0in / 1.52m |
Performance
| Engines | 0HP Atomic 4 |
| Sails | Spinnaker with Sock; 150% genoa (needs repair); Mainsail Stack Pack with Lazy Jacks; Schaeffer Quick Change jib/foresail; Mainsail down haul |
Layout Diagram

Inventory
Navigation and electronics
- Garmin Chartplotter
- Garmin Radar
- Raymarine Autopilot (calibrated)
- Standard Horizon VHF with cockpit outlet
- Standard Horizon multifunction cockpit microphone
Electrical and power
- Electric water pressure
- Two cabin AC outlets
- Two house batteries
- One starter battery
- Flyback 20-3 battery charger
- Dual 12v 3-speed fans in each cabin
- Dual 12v 3-speed positionable fans in each cabin
Refrigeration and galley
- Cold plate 12v/120v refrigerator (works great)
Deck and exterior
- Electric Deck salt water Wash Down Pump (to clean deck and anchor)
- Lewmar V700 electric Windlass w/ controls a bow
- Lewmar V700 electric Windlass with controls a bow
- Mooring Canopy and pole
- Cockpit table
- Binnacle cup/binocular holder
- Cockpit cushions
- Raised starboard stern rail seat
- Teak freshly cleaned and oiled
- Hull waxed
- Non-skid repainted last season
- Encapsulated keel 5'
Rigging and sails
- Spinnaker with Sock
- 150% genoa (needs repair)
- Mainsail Stack Pack with Lazy Jacks
- Schaeffer Quick Change jib/foresail
- Mainsail down haul (no need to go on deck if the main fouls)
- Edson wheel and binnacle
Interior
- Interior cushion and upholstery new from previous steward
- Includes nautical themed pillows
- The cabin is nearly spotless
Plumbing and sanitation
- Hot water heater
- Jabsco pump head works flawlessly and is very clean
- Water tanks still winterized
Bilge and ventilation
- New hi flow bilge pump and control panel (automatic and manual settings)
- New engine bay vent fan and hose
Engine and propulsion
- Atomic 4 engine
- Moyer aftermarket fresh water cooling tower
- Pertronix electronic ignition (no points or timing issues)
- Freshly tuned
- New spark plugs
- Rebuilt carburetor
- Fresh oil change
- Easy starting
- Electronic ignition
- New oil
- New plugs
- Rebuilt carbuerator
- Two new house batteries
Documents and spares
- Includes decades of documents, original engineering drawings, original Pearson owners and parts manuals
- Includes some spare parts and dock lines
Seller’s boat description
- Windancer is a must see vessel that is in sail away condition !
- The Pearson 30 was an industry success story.
- The boat is fast and responsive.
- Finish quality is above average.
- The interior is comfortable and reasonably roomy within the limitations inherent in a 30-footer.
- This vessel is set up for easy single handed sailing
- Pearson has a reputation for building solid, production boats: a deserved reputation well in evidence in the P30.
- The Pearson 30 would be an excellent choice of boat for the aggressive and self-confident sailor as well as the beginning sailor who desires a high performance boat for daysailing or club-level racing as well as for reasonably comfortable short-term cruising.
- It is a boat that inspires confidence in both old hands and new sailors.
- The family with two children will find it a comfortable cruiser.
- Sailors with friends who enjoy spirited sailing will find it a good choice day sailing and local racing.
- The long production run and continued popularity have created a boat with few inherent major problems and high resale value.
- The Pearson 30 is a good investment
















