Can You Believe This Boat is Only $8,500? Full Tour

#PearsonWanderer #BarnFindBoat #boatfoolssailing #ClassicSailboat #UsedSailboat #SailboatForSale Can You Believe This Boat is Only $8,500? Full Tour! The Pearson Wanderer 30 - a Classic Pearson design by Bill Shaw – Solid Diesel, Sweet Upgrades! This is what we call a sweet barn find. Purchased just over a year ago by a fellow sailor who had big dreams for her, this 1966 Pearson Wanderer (Hull #22) is now sadly for sale after the owner’s unexpected passing. She’s looking for her next caretaker. Professionally maintained and stored at Atlantic Boat in Brooklin, Maine since 2011 and up until a year ago, this Bill Shaw-designed classic is in remarkably good shape—and offered at just $8,500. Table of Contents: 00:00 Opener 00:09 Intro to the Pearson Wanderer 30 Sailboat 01:08 Keel & Topsides - Upgraded/updated Rudder! 04:01 The Mast & Rigging - Looks Great! 05:20 Up in the Cockpit 08:24 Up on Deck 11:17 Going Down Below 12:13 Down Below 15:10 The Head, Holding Tank, & Chainplates 16:53 The V-Berth - and I Test It Out 17:53 The Yanmar! 18:49 That's a Wrap & Other Important Details I was impressed. Canadian Ken would have been too. The boat is solid, simple, and refreshingly original—with thoughtful upgrades and a bulletproof diesel that make her ready to cruise. Highlights include: Yanmar 2GM20F diesel (fresh water cooled, installed in 2000) – only ~400 hours - New prop & shaft at install - Loose-footed, fully battened main (2006) – still looks new - Roller furling jib (2004) – excellent condition - New dodger (2020) - Custom teak & Lexan forward hatch – replaces the original fiberglass one - Garmin chartplotter, digital depth sounder, VHF, Danforth Corsair compass - Teak saloon table and doors (replacing Formica originals) - Origo alcohol stove – safe, simple, reliable - Modified V-berth with removable bridge panel—great for kids or couples - New rudder ~10 years ago She’s a sturdy, full-keel/centerboard cruiser with classic lines and a low-maintenance attitude. The kind of boat that doesn’t just float—it endures. For more information and to contact the seller, please email John Wilkinson at: yachtexchange@outlook.com 👇 Let us know in the comments: Would you take this Wanderer on your next adventure? As always, thanks for watching! -BoatFools Sailing Team This video showcases a very clean boat in Searsmont, Maine, highlighting its well-maintained features. The host mentions current boat projects and the value for the sailboat for sale at $8,500. The Maine coast provides a scenic backdrop for this detailed tour.