Interior of a 1978 Pearson 365 with striped sofa and decorative pillows.

The interior of a 1978 Pearson 365 features a cozy dining area with a wooden table and cushioned seats.

Interior of a 1978 Pearson 365 with wood paneling, blue carpet, and a cozy bed.

The cabin of a 1978 Pearson 365 features a cozy bed with starfish-patterned bedding.

1978 Pearson 365

Name: 1978 Pearson 365
Brand: Pearson
Price: 26500 USD
Availability: InStock

| 34'

Whitehall, MI 49461

$26,500

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Engine

Total Power

Engine Hours

Class

Ketch

Length

34ft

Year

1978

Model

365

Capacity

What Owners Say

Pearson 365 owners tend to value the boat’s classic cruising character and comfortable liveaboard appeal. The ketch rig is a strong draw for sailors who appreciate flexible sail handling and a balanced feel underway. Its practical cruising setup is reinforced by the listed water and fuel capacity, which suits extended time aboard. The Pearson name and this era’s straightforward build style fit the kind of dependable, no-nonsense sailing many owners prize. As a 1978 example, it stands out as an appealing traditional cruiser for sailors who want a proven, self-sufficient platform.

Owner Highlights

Ketch Rig

Cruising Comfort

Liveaboard Appeal

Extended Range

Classic Build

Boat Details

Description

## 1978 Pearson 365 Ketch – *Vixen* $26,500 *Vixen* is a 1978 Pearson 365 ketch that has spent her life in freshwater and is currently in the water in Whitehall, Michigan until the middle of October. She is a comfortable, capable cruising sailboat with the storage, tankage, equipment, and interior layout that make the Pearson 365 particularly well suited for extended cruising or living All her major systems are in regular use. She is federally documented, has no liens, and is available for inspection and sea trial for serious buyers. ### Engine & Electrical * **Westerbeke 40 HP diesel** * Engine hours: 2226 (9/16/26) * Approximately 38-gallon custom bladder-style fuel tank * 30-amp shore power * ProSign inverter/charger and battery monitoring system * Four golf-cart-style house batteries * Engine and shore-power charging ### Navigation & Electronics * Garmin GPSMAP 7610 chartplotter * Garmin radar * Autopilot * Depth sounder * VHF radio with AIS receive *wind instruments *NEMA 2000 to tie it all together ### Rig & Sails * Ketch rig * Keel-stepped main mast * Deck-stepped mizzen * Roller-furling headsail * Main, mizzen and jib in fair condition * Blooper sail * Spinnaker with sock * Additional sail included * Standing rigging in good condition * No known soft spots in the deck ### Cruising & Deck Equipment * Dodger and bimini in good condition * Cockpit cushions in good condition * Cockpit table * Dinghy davit system * Swim ladder * Anchor bow roller * Approximately 20–30 ft. of chain plus rode * 30 LBS Bruce Anchor * Pressurized raw-water washdown at both bow and cockpit * Hot and cold freshwater cockpit shower *A frame for winter storage cover without the cover included * A keel support for when on the hard in stands. ### Galley & Interior * Frigoboat Keel-cooled refrigeration system converted from original icebox * Gimbaled three-burner Force 10 propane stove and oven * Pressurized hot and cold freshwater * Approximately 100 gallons freshwater capacity * 3-gallon water heater using shore power or engine heat exchanger * Composting head * Separate shower — not a wet head * Customized interior cushions in good condition * Comfortable accommodations for 2–4 people ### Condition *Vixen* presents as a solid freshwater cruising boat with no known major issues. There are some minor cosmetic imperfections at the bow and some areas of the exterior teak on the Starboard side, consistent with her age and use. Winter storage would be included in the current marina details to be discussed at the time of offer. *Vixen* is currently in the water, making this a good opportunity for a prospective buyer to inspect and sea trial her before haul-out. **Asking: $26,500 **Location: Whitehall, Michigan **Federally documented / no liens **Sea trial available to serious buyers

Measurements

Speed & Distance

Max Speed:7.34kn

Dimensions

Length:34ft

Length Overall:37ft

Beam:11.42ft

Tanks

Fresh Water Tanks:1 × 100gal

Fuel Tanks:1 × 38gal

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