1980 Pearson 365 Ketch (Dominican Republic)

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$32,500 (USD) Ocean World Marina, Dominican Republic (Dominican Republic)

S/V Garuda is an Ocean World Marina, Dominican Republic based 1980 Pearson 365 Ketch For Sale By Broker. Responses to inquiries may come from a broker who is representing the owner as a fiduciary. This owner requires financial settlement only. No trades.

Garuda is a thoughtfully upgraded cruising sailboat designed for safe, comfortable, and truly independent offshore and liveaboard sailing. Her standout feature is a powerful off-grid electrical system that allows extended cruising without reliance on shore power or frequent generator use.

Security and peace of mind are enhanced by a remote monitoring system that provides real-time alerts and remote access to onboard systems via a smartphone app.

Her modern navigation suite provides excellent situational awareness for offshore and coastal cruising.

Garuda carries a full and versatile sail inventory and robust ground tackle suited for a variety of conditions.

Repowered with a modern diesel engine, upgraded charging systems, and well-maintained running gear, Garuda is a capable, comfortable, and well-equipped cruiser ready for extended adventures and off-grid living.

Features

  • Solar Power
  • Victron Equipment
  • Battleborn Lithium
  • Generator
  • Offgrid Ready

Specifications

NameS/V Garuda
MakePearson
Model365 Ketch
Year1980
TypeMonohull Sailboat
BuilderPearson
DesignerBill Shaw
ConstructionFiberglass
Cabins2
Heads1

Dimensions

Loa36ft 5in / 11.10m
Lwl29ft 11in / 9.14m
Beam11ft 5in / 3.48m
Headroom6 ft 3 in
Draft4ft 5in / 1.37m
Mast Height49ft 0in

Tankage

Fuel Tanks50 gallons
Water Tanks150 gallons
Holding Tanks15

Performance

Engines38HP Beta Marine 38 2010
GeneratorHonda EU2200i portable generator; wind generator (untested)
Displacement8029 kilos
SailsMainsail, mizzen, 140% genoa, 110% genoa (new), spinnaker, roller furling on genoa

Layout Diagram

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Inventory

Summary

  • Garuda: upgraded Pearson 365 ketch, 36 ft, shoal-draft keel 4.50 ft (1.37 m)
  • Powerful off-grid electrical system: 400 Ah Battle Born lithium, 780 W solar, Victron power management
  • Repowered with Beta-Marine 38 HP diesel (2010 repower)
  • Navigation suite: Raymarine Axiom 9, radar, wireless wind instruments, autopilot, AIS, dual VHF, external Garmin GPS
  • Ground tackle: Rocna 20 primary anchor, plow secondary, Fortress storm anchor
  • Windlass: Maxwell HRC-10 rope/chain windlass
  • Designed and outfitted for extended offshore cruising and liveaboard use

Accommodation

  • Saloon headroom: 6 ft 3 in
  • Navigation station with chart table
  • Secondary Raymarine Axiom 9 chartplotter at nav station
  • Wet locker
  • Four-drawer dresser
  • Fold-down dinette table
  • Twin settees seating for 6 (settees convert to berths for 4)
  • Pilot berth for 1
  • Forward V-berth cabin for 2
  • One head with sink
  • Electric freshwater toilet with new macerator
  • Separate shower stall

Interior Comforts and Amenities

  • Gimbaled electric stove
  • Electric oven with air-fryer function
  • Custom one-burner induction cooktop
  • Single-basin stainless steel sink
  • Separate filtered water faucet
  • Large top-loading icebox converted to electric refrigerator
  • Cabinet storage and adequate counter space
  • Propane system removed for safety (plumbing and solenoid still in place)
  • Propane Magma BBQ grill mounted on cockpit rail
  • Rainman watermaker, 30 L/hour
  • Freshwater electric head

Security and Remote Monitoring

  • BRNKL remote boat monitoring system
  • House battery voltage monitoring
  • Starter battery voltage monitoring
  • Bilge activity monitoring
  • Temperature and humidity monitoring
  • Impact detection
  • Geofence alerts
  • Security camera
  • App-based monitoring and text alerts

Electronics and Navigation

  • Raymarine Axiom 9 touch-screen chartplotter (primary at helm)
  • Secondary Raymarine Axiom 9 at navigation station
  • Internal GPS capability
  • External Garmin GPS receiver mounted on dinghy arch (primary GPS source)
  • Raymarine Quantum radar
  • Raymarine T120 wireless windspeed transmitter
  • Raymarine autopilot (helm-mounted)
  • Depth sounder
  • Speed transducer
  • Em-Trac AIS receiver
  • Two VHF radios

Electrical Systems

  • Total solar array: 780 W arranged in two banks
  • House battery bank: (4) 12 V 100 Ah Battle Born lithium batteries (400 Ah total, installed 2021)
  • Engine starter battery: AGM deep-cycle starter battery

Solar Panels

  • (2) Newpowa 180 W monocrystalline panels (mounted on dinghy arch)
  • (2) Newpowa 210 W monocrystalline panels (mounted on bimini)

Solar Charge Controllers

  • (2) Victron MPPT 100/50 solar charge controllers
  • One dedicated to dinghy arch panels
  • One dedicated to bimini panels
  • (1) Victron MPPT 100/30 solar charge controller wired to auxiliary input plug in dodger for temporary/portable panels

Charging and Power Management

  • Victron Multiplus pure-sine inverter/charger, 12 V / 3000 VA / 120 A
  • Victron Orion-TR Smart 12/12-18 isolated DC-DC charger
  • Victron Smart Shunt with BMV-710H smart battery monitor
  • Balmar 100 A alternator (installed 2021)
  • Balmar MC-618 external voltage regulator (installed 2021)
  • Balmar MC-618 external regulator for alternator control

Generator and Shore Power

  • Honda EU2200i portable generator
  • 50 ft shore power cord
  • Wind generator (installed 2023, untested)
  • Shore power inlet and shore power capabilities

Deck and Hull Equipment

  • Shoal-draft keel: 4.50 ft / 1.37 m
  • Lead ballast: 7,300 lb / 3,311 kg
  • Skeg-hung rudder
  • Hand-laid-up fiberglass hull

Primary Anchor

  • Rocna 20 primary anchor
  • 220 ft of 3/8 in chain

Secondary Anchor

  • Plow secondary anchor
  • 30 ft of 3/8 in chain
  • 150 ft of anchor rode

Storm / Spare Anchor

  • Fortress storm anchor (stored in cockpit lazarette)

Windlass System

  • Maxwell HRC-10 rope/chain windlass
  • Handheld remote control
  • Foot pedal controls
  • Backup windlass controls at the helm

Cockpit and Deck

  • Large cockpit: 8 ft / 2.4 m
  • Faux-teak foam cockpit liner
  • Sunbrella cockpit cushions
  • (2) deep, lighted lazarettes with added shelving
  • Custom Sunbrella dodger (installed 2022)
  • Custom 2 in stainless steel bimini cage
  • Integrated dinghy davits
  • Starlink mount
  • Integrated dinghy arch (with solar mounting)

Sails and Rigging

  • Masthead ketch rig; main mast height (air draft): 45.67 ft / 14.22 m
  • Mast re-stepped 2010
  • Roller furling system on genoa
  • Whisker pole

Sails

  • Mainsail with custom Sunbrella stack-pack
  • Mizzen sail with custom Sunbrella stack-pack
  • 140% genoa
  • New 110% genoa by Precision Sails (0 hours)
  • Spinnaker with stowable turtle bag
  • Custom sail logo on new genoa

Mechanical Equipment

  • Beta-Marine diesel engine, model K17948, 38 HP, inboard (repowered 2010)
  • Engine serial #: 6H0297
  • Engine hours: unknown
  • Borg Warner Velvet Drive transmission
  • Bronze three-blade left-hand propeller (extra propeller included)
  • Cutlass bearing replaced 2020
  • Dripless shaft seal installed 2022

Fuel System

  • Diesel fuel type
  • 50-gallon / 189-liter steel fuel tank (aft of engine)
  • Racor fuel filter
  • Raw water sea strainer

Charging and Cooling (Engine-related)

  • Balmar 100 A high-capacity alternator (installed 2021)
  • Balmar MC-618 external voltage regulator (installed 2021)
  • Engine heat exchanger plumbed to external hot water heater

Propulsion

  • Bronze three-blade left-hand propeller
  • Extra propeller included
  • Extra shaft: not included

Maintenance and Upgrades

  • Cutlass bearing replaced (2020)
  • Dripless shaft seal installed (2022)
  • Alternator and regulator upgrades (Balmar 2021)
  • Mast re-stepped (2010)
  • Multiple electrical upgrades (Victron systems, lithium house bank)

Included Spares

  • Assorted spare parts
  • Filters
  • Impellers
  • Extra propeller

Engine Manufacturer Details

  • Manufacturer: Beta-Marine
  • Model: K17948 (38 HP)
  • Year: 2010 (repower)
  • Serial #: 6H0297
  • Drive type: Borg Warner Velvet Drive transmission
  • Fuel type: Diesel
  • Propeller material: Bronze (three-blade, left-hand)
  • Engine hours: Unknown

Tankage

  • Fuel: (1) steel tank, capacity 50 gallons / 189 liters
  • Water: (3) fiberglass water tanks, 50 gallons / 189 liters each
  • Centerline bow tank plumbed to electric head
  • Additional inspection/cleaning ports added
  • Electric tank gauges installed
  • Blackwater: (1) plastic holding tank, capacity 15 gallons / 57 liters
  • On-board electric pumpout system

Owners Comments and Boat History

  • Pearson 365 ketch known for solid fiberglass construction, roomy layout, offshore capability (designed by Bill Shaw)
  • Garuda purchased by current owner in 2020 and significantly upgraded for bluewater cruising
  • Last surveyed October 2022; fully insured
  • Recent cruising areas: Florida, Bahamas, Turks & Caicos, Dominican Republic
  • Boat weight and stability: 7,300 lb lead ballast; forgiving skeg-hung rudder

Disclaimer

  • Details offered in good faith; accuracy and condition not guaranteed
  • Buyer should verify details via agents or surveyors
  • Vessel offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice

Listing

  • Listing MLS by Yachtr.com

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