1979 Pearson 365 Ketch

This 1979 Pearson 365 is a William Shaw design built for serious cruising and liveaboard living. The fiberglass hull and ketch rig offer balanced sailing characteristics, with the design known for its sweetness of helm and ability to maintain course with minimal correction. The boat carries main and mizzen sails in serviceable condition, a retractable staysail with pelican hook, and double anchor rollers on the foredeck.

The interior provides comfortable accommodation across two cabins and one head. The main salon features 6 feet 3 inches of standing headroom and includes a separate shower stall with standing room. The saloon is equipped with a 3-burner propane stove and oven, plus a large combined freezer and refrigerator. A composting toilet handles wastewater management suitable for Great Lakes and inland cruising.

Power and systems reflect thoughtful upgrades: twin solar panels mounted on a hard bimini over the helm feed lithium-ion batteries for extended independence. Air conditioning is installed. Cruising electronics include radar, autopilot, SSB radio, and a windvane steering system. Solar-powered ventilation ports are fitted in the forward stateroom and shower.

The hull and topsides are in overall good condition with upgraded polished aluminum window frames. The Westerbeke diesel engine produces 42 horsepower, providing auxiliary propulsion at modest fuel consumption.