A GREAT Budget Liveaboard! The Pearson 365 Ketch $28k | FULL TOUR

#boatfoolssailing #sailboattour #budgetsailboat #cruisinglife A GREAT Budget Liveaboard! The Pearson 365 Ketch $28k | FULL TOUR Looking for a great budget liveaboard sailboat? The classic 1979 Pearson 365 Ketch, designed by the legendary Bill Shaw, might be exactly what you’ve been searching for. Canadian Ken and I return to Stockton Harbor, Maine (where we toured that Island Packet 38 sailboat last fall — the one our friend ended up buying!) to climb aboard this roomy, well-equipped cruiser that’s ready to move aboard and sail away. This Pearson 365 has been a summer home since 2018, and you can see why. She’s got serious liveaboard gear: ⚓ 500 watts of solar power + 400 watt AirX wind generator ⚓ Lewmar windlass with 44 lb anchor & 200 ft of chain (plus a 35 lb CQR backup) ⚓ Davits for a dinghy (dinghy available separately) ⚓ Raymarine autopilot + Garmin 12” chartplotter with AIS ⚓ EPIRB beacon for safety offshore ⚓ 3-burner propane stove, shower stall, and room to sleep 5 ⚓ 40 hp Westerbeke diesel with 50 gallons of fuel + 150 gallons of water ⚓ New bowsprit (starboard), new paint job (2023), sails in good condition ⚓ Survey completed in 2023 — available to interested buyers She’s currently in the water and on her mooring (available through mid-October 2025) — meaning you can literally step aboard, drop the lines, and head out. What surprised us most? The space — both in the cockpit and down below. For a “budget cruiser,” the Pearson 365 feels like a much bigger boat. No wonder so many sailors choose them as affordable liveaboards and bluewater cruisers. If you’re in the market for a budget-friendly cruising sailboat that’s liveaboard ready, this one checks all the boxes. HERE IS THE SELLER'S CONTACT INFORMATION: robinjomiller@gmail.com As always, be kind and courteous! ⛵ What do you think — is the Pearson 365 the best liveaboard value out there right now? Drop a comment below and let us know. TOC: 00:00 Canadian Ken tries for an Oscar with his PSYCHO re-enactment 00:13 Introducing the Pearson 365 ketch 01:17 The cockpit - it is much bigger than you think! 05:17 Going up on deck 10:49 Down below! 14:50 The V-berth 15:55 The head & Shower! 16:50 The Engine... 18:47 A tour around the boat from the water 21:36 Final Thoughts - and CONTEST ANNOUNCEMENT! DON'T FORGET TO TUNE IN NEXT WEEK TO FIND OUT THE WINNERS OF THE CONTEST AND TO LEARN WHO OUR SPECIAL GUEST WILL BE! Thank you for your support. -BoatFools Sailing Team Real boats, real people, real fun! Sailboats for the Rest of Us! We showcase affordable, well-loved classics that won’t break the bank. Join us for full boat tours, expert insights, and sailing adventures—all with a touch of humor. Join us on a new adventure as we explore a sailboat and do some boating! From bow to stern, we check every nook and cranny, and even find some interesting boat equipment. Whether you're into sailing, or just dreaming of living on a sailboat, this boat tour is for you!