Pearson Wanderer/Coaster

[John Bailey]

Before I started spending summers in Greece, I sailed and loved an Alberg 30.  I spent 5 great years with that great boat before I had to let it go.

I'll be spending most summers in the states now and want to get another boat.  Although the Alberg was a beautiful boat, I felt it was a bit small for cruising. (I'm a wide body and the wife needs a bit more room)  I was set on a Pearson Vanguard, but then I ran across the Pearson Wanderer/Coaster boats and think I've found a better fit.  Although I really like the Vanguard, I don't want to get any bigger boat than I need.

There isn't a lot about these boats on the internet, so I thought I'd ask this forum.  You guys seem to have the same idea of cruising that I do.

Any information, opinions or experiences would be much appreciated.  I've found 5 likely candidates listed now and would be buying sometime this May.

Thanks in advance.

John