PEARSON 365 KETCH
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 36.42 ft |
| LWL | 30 ft |
| Beam | 11.42 ft |
| Draft | 4.5 ft |
| Displacement | 17,700 lb |
| Ballast | 7,299.5 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.3 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 41 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 15 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 36 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 11.75 ft |
| PYmizzen luff | 24 ft |
| EYmizzen foot | 7.82 ft |
| FLforestay | 15 ft |
| Mainsail | 535.9 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 307.5 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 522.8 sq ft |
Engine
| Commonly | Atomic 4 |
About the PEARSON 365 KETCH
The Pearson 365 Ketch, designed by William Shaw and built by Pearson Yachts (USA) from 1976–1982, is a robust cruising ketch known for its spacious interior and solid construction. With a displacement of 17700.0 lb and a comfort ratio of 33.44, it offers a stable, motion-dampened ride suitable for long-range cruising, though the exact number of hulls built is not specified in the source data.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for coastal and offshore cruisers who prioritize interior volume, stability, and ease of single-handed or short-handed handling due to the ketch rig configuration. It appeals to owners seeking a comfortable, slow-cruising platform for extended passages rather than high-performance racing.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 17700.0 lb, a capsize ratio of 1.76, and a proven fin keel design, the Pearson 365 Ketch demonstrates strong bluewater capability, supported by owner reports of successful offshore passages and common installations of watermakers, solar panels, and wind generators for self-sufficiency.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the Pearson 365 Sloop, which shares the same hull and interior layout but differs in rigging, and the Cal 40, which offers similar displacement and cruising comfort from the same era. These boats are comparable due to their heavy displacement, fin keel designs, and focus on interior livability over speed.
Direct variants of the PEARSON 365 KETCH
Near-identical models — same hull, builder and designer, re-badged or lightly changed. Specs and owner-reported issues are typically shared across the group, so a sister model's page may carry detail this one doesn't.
Performance
Estimated Value
Medium ConfidenceAsking price by model year
13 listings · boat years 1976–1981 · median $32,500
Each dot is one listing · hover for details · dashed red line marks the median · obvious data-entry outliers (top & bottom 2.5%) excluded.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 36.42ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
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Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
14 reported issues across 8 systems for the PEARSON 365 KETCH, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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