Pearson 365

Solosailor · 29-04-2009, 22:40

Just interested in the opinions as to the Pearson 365. In general and specifically as a blue water cruiser?

GordMay · 30-04-2009, 04:19

Things I like about the 365:
General construction quality
Cruise-friendly interior layout

Things I don’t like about the 365:
V-Drive
Split rig
Long-shoal (cutaway forefoot) keel.

slap · 30-04-2009, 06:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by GordMay

Things I like about the 365:
General construction quality
Cruise-friendly interior layout

Things I don’t like about the 365:
V-Drive
Split rig
Long-shoal (cutaway forefoot) keel.

The Pearson 367 uses the same basic hull but has a deeper keel and a cutter rig, solving your 2nd and 3rd points. Still has a V-Drive, though.

Solosailor · 30-04-2009, 07:34

What's wrong with a V-drive?

GordMay · 30-04-2009, 11:10

V-Drives are typically more costly, more complex & less efficient (extra gearing), and less reliable (than straight shaft drives).

They are primarily used as “problem solvers”, to locate the engine further aft, and often result in cramped (difficult to access & work on) engines, transmissions, and shaft logs.

Often, the only practical alternative to a V-Drive would be a Sail-Drive. I'd view it as a "Hobbs choice" - choose your devil.

Curmudgeon · 30-04-2009, 05:12

Things I like about the 365

1. You can get one in decent condition for under 40k.

redcobra · 30-04-2009, 18:19

Walters Machine company is still in business and makes V-drives. they also service them and supply parts. My 1975 Pearson 39Y has one. i wrote to them with the serial number and they sent me a list of what parts had been replaced and in what year, the drive ratio, an instruction manual and advice on how to modify it for my new engine. Great company and the boat has the origianl V-drive (albeit with some replacement parts) that is 33 yrs old.

They are converting it from a 1:1.67 to a 1:1 since my new engine has a 2:1 transmission. Don't know the cost yet but will let you know if there is any interest.

anathema · 01-05-2009, 18:48

Doing some research it does seem like a fairly nice boat. Or more, seems to be very good value for the money. Under 40k for a nice condition one, no more than 55-60 for a turnkey. And reported widely as a blue water cruiser. Seems roomey inside, and performance is average.

I was looking pretty hard at the CSY33, but for not much more this can be had.

The cutaway full keel is just what I'm looking for in a keel! Don't want the deep draft and poor running/bluewater performance of a fin keel and the lack of maneuverability of a full length keel.

29-04-2009, 22:40	#1
Solosailor Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 81	Pearson 365 Just interested in the opinions as to the Pearson 365. In general and specifically as a blue water cruiser?

30-04-2009, 04:19	#2
GordMay Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario - 48-29N x 89-20W Boat: C.L.O.D. (Cruiser Living On Dirt) Posts: 12,576	*Things I like about the 365:* General construction quality Cruise-friendly interior layout *Things I don’t like about the 365:* V-Drive Split rig Long-shoal (cutaway forefoot) keel. __________________ Gord May ~~_/)_~~ (Gord & Maggie - "Southbound") "If you didn't have time/$ to do it right in the first place, when will you get the time/$ to fix it?"

30-04-2009, 07:34	#4
Solosailor Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 81	V-drive What's wrong with a V-drive?

30-04-2009, 11:10	#5
GordMay Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario - 48-29N x 89-20W Boat: C.L.O.D. (Cruiser Living On Dirt) Posts: 12,576	V-Drives are typically more costly, more complex & less efficient (extra gearing), and less reliable (than straight shaft drives). They are primarily used as “problem solvers”, to locate the engine further aft, and often result in cramped (difficult to access & work on) engines, transmissions, and shaft logs. Often, the only practical alternative to a V-Drive would be a Sail-Drive. I'd view it as a "Hobbs choice" - choose your devil. __________________ Gord May ~~_/)_~~ (Gord & Maggie - "Southbound") "If you didn't have time/$ to do it right in the first place, when will you get the time/$ to fix it?"

01-05-2009, 18:48	#8
anathema Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Kelowna, BC Boat: Any time now! Posts: 112	Doing some research it does seem like a fairly nice boat. Or more, seems to be very good value for the money. Under 40k for a nice condition one, no more than 55-60 for a turnkey. And reported widely as a blue water cruiser. Seems roomey inside, and performance is average. I was looking pretty hard at the CSY33, but for not much more this can be had. The cutaway full keel is just what I'm looking for in a keel! Don't want the deep draft and poor running/bluewater performance of a fin keel and the lack of maneuverability of a full length keel. __________________ ~^~ ^~^ /\|\ ~^~ ^~ ~^~ ^~ (_\|_\ ~^~^~ ~^~^~ \====/ ~^ ~

30-04-2009, 05:12	#6
Curmudgeon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Boston, MA Boat: Sam Devlin Custom 28.5 Posts: 446	Things I like about the 365 1. You can get one in decent condition for under 40k.

30-04-2009, 18:19	#7
redcobra Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Towson, MD Chesapeake Bay Boat: Pearson 39 Yawl "ZigZag" Posts: 193	Walters Machine company is still in business and makes V-drives. they also service them and supply parts. My 1975 Pearson 39Y has one. i wrote to them with the serial number and they sent me a list of what parts had been replaced and in what year, the drive ratio, an instruction manual and advice on how to modify it for my new engine. Great company and the boat has the origianl V-drive (albeit with some replacement parts) that is 33 yrs old. They are converting it from a 1:1.67 to a 1:1 since my new engine has a 2:1 transmission. Don't know the cost yet but will let you know if there is any interest.

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