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Blue Haven - Pearson 32 -Yanmar diesel

Berkeley, CA, United States 5/5 stars 49 reviews
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Highlights

Captain Optional
Up to 6

Blue Haven is set up well for shorthanded sailing and easy to handle on the bay. Great for sailing with friends and family.
****Captain is available on a limited basis, please contact to determine schedule availability.

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Activities

Sailing Sailing
Cruising Cruising

The Boat

Model: Pearson Yachts PEARSON 32/SL
Type: Sail
Year: 1979
Length: 32 ft.
Passenger Capacity: Up to 6
Sleeps: 6
Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Capacity: 19
Horsepower: 13
Gallons Per Hour: 1

Features

Anchor
Anchor Windlass
Bimini Top
Chart Plotter
Cooler
Depth Finder
Galley
Gps
Grill
Head
Roller Furling
Sink
Swim Ladder
Vhf Radio

Boat Rules

Treat the boat like it was your own. Be safe and keep your crew safe. If you don't know, ask. Have fun! ***Follow directions from the owner/Captain

Description

Blue Haven is a well maintained with a classic design that can take you across the finish line or to any anchorage you desire. Well maintained Yanmar diesel engine, Edson pedestal steering, cabin top traveler which provides more space in the cockpit, roller furling, 2 reefed main, lazy jacks, chart plotter, depth sounder, and Lewmar anchor windlass.

Sleeps 6 with large cabin and galley. Deep sink and icebox in galley with 2 burner alcohol stove for easy kitchen prep. Fold out table for 6 places as well as fold up chart table.

Blue Haven is set up well for shorthanded sailing and easy to handle on the bay. Great for sailing with friends and family.

Berkeley Marina is beautiful and provides easy access to some of the best sailing on the bay.

Feel free to contact me for more information on locations to sail.

****Renting the boat with a captain is an option but is only available on a limited basis. Please contact for details.

Wind and Tides is an easy to use weather site that is great for the bay area.

Navionics has great charts as well.

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Javier J.
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5/5 stars
(49)
  • James
    James
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Blue Haven - Pearson 32 -Yanmar diesel
    Oct. 27th

    Blue Haven is a really great boat! It handled so well on the bay, and it's easy to sail. He's got it rigged up as basically a one man sailing vessel with all lines accessible from the helm. (though it's still very nice to have some helping hands on the SF bay.) Brian takes good care of her, she was clean, and full of gas for our trip. His marina is in the perfect location for a day sail, and Brian was very helpful in guiding us towards the lay of the bay, locations to avoid and places to explore. When I'm looking to sail in the Bay Area again, I will definitely be reaching out Brian.

  • alban
    alban
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Blue Haven - Pearson 32 -Yanmar diesel
    Oct. 21st

    We had a great day on the Blue haven. The boat is very well maintained. Very easy to coordinate with Brian. I will be very happy to sail again on Blue haven.

  • Stefan
    Stefan
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Blue Haven - Pearson 32 -Yanmar diesel
    Oct. 15th

    Great boat great instructions from Brian the owner, everything workednwell on and off the boat. It is also very clean. Thanks for the great day.
    Stefan

  • Robert
    Robert
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Blue Haven - Pearson 32 -Yanmar diesel
    Aug. 12th

    Brian was attentive and thorough. My family and I had an amazing time.

  • Nathaniel
    Nathaniel
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Blue Haven - Pearson 32 -Yanmar diesel
    Mar. 31st

    Great day charter! Brian is easy to work with, checkout covered what we needed to know and we got on the water quickly. The Pearson 32 is a great SF Bay boat... can keep moving in lighter winds, handles heavier wind well, even goes to weather decently with headsail alone (a nice touch if you have non sailors who are a little overwhelmed by winds out toward the Gate). A few things to note: boat has good selection of both adult and children's PFD's, all the USCG required safety equipment is right at hand, and there is both a throwable horseshoe and a LifeSling as additional safety gear, reefing system (done at the mast) is quick and easy. Would definitely rent this boat again.

  • Michael
    Michael
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Blue Haven - Pearson 32 -Yanmar diesel
    Jan. 12th

    Great boat, well prepared, friendly owner

  • Damon
    Damon
    4/5 stars (4/5)
    Blue Haven - Pearson 32 -Yanmar diesel
    Feb. 11th

    Brian's Pearson 32 is a good boat for a day sail on the San Francisco Bay with a nice dodger. Be aware that you need to have someone go to the mast to raise or lower the mainsail or to reef and reef early.

  • Mike
    Mike
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Blue Haven - Pearson 32 -Yanmar diesel
    Jan. 27th

    Had great weather for January and boat handle well, Brian made everything easy from check in and check out to getting on our way. Will rent again.

  • Al
    Al
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Blue Haven - Pearson 32 -Yanmar diesel
    Jan. 01st

    Easy working with Brian - even for a morning meeting on New Years Day! Thanks Brian for a great experience.

  • cameron
    cameron
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Blue Haven - Pearson 32 -Yanmar diesel
    Nov. 09th

    Had a terrific day in the bay on Blue Haven. Brian was super easy to deal with and the boat was in very fine shape. Would rent from him again.

  • Clément
    Clément
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Blue Haven - Pearson 32 -Yanmar diesel
    Sep. 23rd

    Awesome as always

  • Clément
    Clément
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Blue Haven - Pearson 32 -Yanmar diesel
    Jul. 22nd

    Great boat!

  • Marsha
    Marsha
    4/5 stars (4/5)
    Blue Haven - Pearson 32 -Yanmar diesel
    Aug. 13th

    We enjoyed our sail. Boat handles well in light and moderate winds. Would need to reef the main on windy days. Boat was clean and free of clutter. The boat is old but in good condition for its age.

  • Antonio
    Antonio
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Blue Haven - Pearson 32 -Yanmar diesel
    Jul. 20th

    What an awesome day of sailing on the bay! Brian was helpful and easy going. Blue Haven was in great shape and handled like a dream! The whole experience was worth every penny. Will definitely do again.

  • Ron
    Ron
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Blue Haven - Pearson 32 -Yanmar diesel
    Jun. 15th

    We had a great day of sailing on Blue Haven. Nice, solid boat, well rigged and in very good condition. Brian is easy to work with and was helpful with the checkout. We will be back!

  • Germain
    Germain
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Blue Haven - Pearson 32 -Yanmar diesel
    May. 29th

    Fun boat to handle on the Bay. Easy and straightforward. Brian kept everything simple! I'll rent again.

  • Oliver
    Oliver
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Blue Haven - Pearson 32 -Yanmar diesel
    May. 14th

    My friends and I had a blast sailing out to the Golden Gate and around Angel Island on Blue Haven. The boat is in good sailing condition and handled 20 knots of wind no problem. Brian was very easy to coordinate with and made the check-in/check-out procedure a breeze. Highly recommend!

  • Sagiv
    Sagiv
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Blue Haven - Pearson 32 -Yanmar diesel
    Nov. 05th

    Took the boat out to Angel Island and back. Very easy to maneuver and operate. Brian was helpful and easygoing - thanks for setting us up!

  • Ryan
    Ryan
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Blue Haven - Pearson 32 -Yanmar diesel
    Oct. 22nd

    Once again Brian's boat was in excellent condition. Everything went well and worked as expected. Had an amazing sail.

  • Guy
    Guy
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Blue Haven - Pearson 32 -Yanmar diesel
    Oct. 10th

    We had a perfect sail on the Bay with Brian's boat. The wind and tide worked for us the whole afternoon, for which I give Brian full credit. The boat had clearly been outfitted for ocean passage; everything felt solid and reliable. Brian was very easy to deal with. Highly recommended.

  • Ryan
    Ryan
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Blue Haven - Pearson 32 -Yanmar diesel
    Oct. 08th

    Brian kept the boat in great condition. He was very willing to answer questions and be available for us. Had a great time sailing. Would definitely rent from him again.

  • Tony
    Tony
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Blue Haven - Pearson 32 -Yanmar diesel
    Aug. 27th

    Brian's Pearson can easily handle San Francisco Bay making it a very comfortable sailing experience. Brian has been the best owner I've rented from. He even sent my hat & jacket (left behind in error) back to me. Next Bay sail will most definitely be on Brian's Pearson.

  • doug
    doug
    3/5 stars (3/5)
    Blue Haven - Pearson 32 -Yanmar diesel
    Sep. 29th

    Brian was easy to deal with. Explained what was needed to know. Boat was pretty tired, and not at all near what the pictures showed. My crew was disappointed. All in all she handled the journey well. Boat needs a lot of tlc, as with most rentals.

  • Bill
    Bill
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Blue Haven - Pearson 32 -Yanmar diesel
    Sep. 24th

    Another great experience working with Brian. Great boat and a good value.

  • Will
    Will
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Blue Haven - Pearson 32 -Yanmar diesel
    Sep. 10th

    We had an amazing day sailing on Blue Haven! We sailed under the Bay Bridge and the Golden Gate Bridge, and around Angel Island, in glorious winds! The boat was in good shape and had everything we needed, and Brian was super friendly and easy to work with. He got me quickly up to speed on everything I needed to know about the boat and the waters nearby. I can't wait to sail on Blue Haven again soon!

  • Peter
    Peter
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Blue Haven - Pearson 32 -Yanmar diesel
    Jul. 08th

    We had an awesome day sailing Brian's boat. We had myself and 5 passengers on board. It was comfortable. The crew had the time of their lives. Brian is attentive and easy to deal with. The boat is well maintained and easy to sail. I would definitely recommend Blue Haven.

  • Peter
    Peter
    4/5 stars (4/5)
    Blue Haven - Pearson 32 -Yanmar diesel
    Sep. 10th

    Had a great time on Brian's boat. It's a nice sailing Pearson for the Bay. Brian was very easy to deal with, responsive with integrity. I would recommend him to a friend

  • Ceredig
    Ceredig
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Blue Haven - Pearson 32 -Yanmar diesel
    Jun. 10th

    Wonderful afternoon sail on the bay. Brian was great: Communicative, on time, relaxed, knowledgable, and all in all, a real pleasure to charter from. His boat sailed beautifully and made for a perfect day in and out of easy access Berkeley Marina.

  • Andre
    Andre
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Blue Haven - Pearson 32 -Yanmar diesel
    May. 15th

    Incredible. As usual!

  • Yonatan
    Yonatan
    4/5 stars (4/5)
    Blue Haven - Pearson 32 -Yanmar diesel
    May. 16th

    Brian has a nice boat in Berkeley marina. He is very responsive and accommodating and happy to help if having any difficulty.

  • Michal
    Michal
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Blue Haven - Pearson 32 -Yanmar diesel
    May. 02nd

    Great solid yacht. We have been sailing with the wind 6 th Bofort scale. Well equiped with everything. Brian is a great host :)

  • Andre
    Andre
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Blue Haven - Pearson 32 -Yanmar diesel
    Apr. 09th

    Wonderful boat. Wonderful communication. Brian is great!

  • Marshall
    Marshall
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Blue Haven - Pearson 32 -Yanmar diesel
    Apr. 30th

    Had a great sail! Brian is always responsive when scheduling a trip, and is always available if you have any issues with the boat the day of your sail. We had a great time!

  • Alejandro
    Alejandro
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Blue Haven - Pearson 32 -Yanmar diesel
    Apr. 16th

    Had a great day out! Brian is very responsive and amicable, laid back kind of person. The boat is in great condition; not a speed machine but very seaworthy. All rigging worked great, maybe hoisting the main required a little extra attention with the luff cars needing some guidance and wanting to jump off the track (also duly noted by Brian) but remained firm once fully hoisted and no issues when bringing the sail down.
    Some of the gimmicks like GPS, grill or autopilot were not working, but didn't need them this time and Brian clearly pointed it out at check in. We had a pleasant sail with no surprises; a great experience over all!!

  • Emre
    Emre
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Blue Haven - Pearson 32 -Yanmar diesel
    Apr. 02nd

    Brian is very helpful and easy to work with. We enjoyed our sailing trip with his boat.

  • Bill
    Bill
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Blue Haven - Pearson 32 -Yanmar diesel
    Feb. 28th

    We had a great time on Brian's boat. He was communicative and very easy to work with. We look forward to working with him again.

  • Marshall
    Marshall
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Blue Haven - Pearson 32 -Yanmar diesel
    Feb. 15th

    We had another wonderful sail. Brian is super responsive and the boat is in great condition. Five stars!

  • Bryan
    Bryan
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Blue Haven - Pearson 32 -Yanmar diesel
    Jan. 24th

    What a great day on the Bay! Brian had the boat ready to go and after a quick walkthrough, the six of us were comfortably on our way. The boat sailed great and was in good condition, particularly the sails and lines.

  • Marshall
    Marshall
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Blue Haven - Pearson 32 -Yanmar diesel
    Nov. 22nd

    Brian was very helpful, and the boat is in great condition. The sun shade is really nice as a wind blocker and a sun blocker. We had a great time!

  • John
    John
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Blue Haven - Pearson 32 -Yanmar diesel
    Nov. 21st

    I took out this Pearson on Saturday Nov 21st. There was no fog and moderate winds on the bay. We had a great time sailing around Treasure Island, out under the Golden Gate Bridge and back along San Francisco pier front. Everyone had a great time and there were lots of boats out enjoying the day. This time of year is a great time to enjoy the bay.

  • Dave
    Dave
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Blue Haven - Pearson 32 -Yanmar diesel
    Nov. 06th

    My wife and I had a great day on Blue Haven. The Pearson is a great boat for the bay. Everything was as expected, and Brian did a great job briefing us on safety, operation, and destinations. We also lucked out and had perfect sailing weather. We will definitely rent this boat again.
    Thanks again!

  • Brian
    Brian
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Blue Haven - Pearson 32 -Yanmar diesel
    Aug. 06th

    Brian was very prompt, through and easy to get along with. I had never sailed SF Bay and the experience was fantastic. The boat sailed well in the wind and everything was as expected.

    Location: great location as it is right in the wind "slot" easy sail to Bridge, city, went to Sausoiito, Tiburon

    Highly recomend.

    Brian M.

  • Serafima
    Serafima
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Blue Haven - Pearson 32 -Yanmar diesel
    Oct. 24th

    We had a great time on Blue Haven. Brian made sure we had all the safety information in advance of our trip and was overall very accommodating. The boat sailed well, even in very low winds. We particularly enjoyed the working head and running water. Highly recommended!

  • Joe
    Joe
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Blue Haven - Pearson 32 -Yanmar diesel
    Sep. 26th

    Brian was super helpful and very flexible. He's clearly a dedicated boat owner and takes excellent care of the boat. The Pearson 32 is in very good shape, sails well, and is well equipped for sailing on the Bay. Great overall experience.

  • Joe
    Joe
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Blue Haven - Pearson 32 -Yanmar diesel
    Sep. 20th

    I rented Brian's boat with some friends for a Sunday afternoon sail. There were 7 of us total and it was a very comfortable size for us. It was very clean, fun, and easy to manage. Would definitely rent again.

  • Baris
    Baris
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Blue Haven - Pearson 32 -Yanmar diesel
    Aug. 01st

    Brian was very helpful. He was prompt and ready. I had a great experience with renting his boat.

  • Sjoerd
    Sjoerd
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Blue Haven - Pearson 32 -Yanmar diesel
    Jul. 10th

    Had a great day! Boat is easy to sail, views are awesome, and Brian is easygoing and very flexible. We sailed the whole day and enjoyed it tremendously. Can recommend this to anyone.

  • John
    John
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Blue Haven - Pearson 32 -Yanmar diesel
    Jun. 21st

    I took my family sailing on San Francisco Bay last Sunday. The Pearson 32 was the perfect size boat for 5 adults with plenty space. The boat is set up to be easy to rig and sail and she handled very well, even when the wind got quite squally near the Golden Gate.
    Brian is very friendly, helpful, and reasonable and I would happily rent from him again.

  • Amir
    Amir
    5/5 stars (5/5)
    Blue Haven - Pearson 32 -Yanmar diesel
    Jun. 13th

    Me and my had a wonderful day sailing Brian's boat. It is well kept, clean and fun to sail. Brian was friendly and helpful. We will come back .

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