Pearson 365 Sloop

OWNER'S COMMENTS: TROPICBIRD is a unique Pearson 365. Only a handful of 365's were built as sloops with Hood in-mast furling systems. This vessel was originally built for La Vida Yacht Charters, and as a special order for a charter company, all ports are opening type with screens. Other unique features are a result of modifications made during repairs of damage caused by a Hurricane in 1981, and improvements over the ensuing years. We have owned TROPICBIRD since 1986, have cruised over 15,000 miles and lived aboard full-time for 14 years. For the past 7 years we have cruised the Maine coast June-September. Age and infirmity (ours not the boat's) have finally forced us ashore. Like all "good old boats" TROPICBIRD is not perfect, but it has been continuously upgraded and well maintained. It will take new owners safely, economically, and in comfort along the coast of Maine or south to the Islands, as it has taken us.

HULL & DECK:

• Hull #248.
• White hull, painted with Interlux Perfection, red boottop and sheer stripe.
• Blue bottom painted with Petit Hydrocoat.
• Solid fiberglass hull with molded bulwarks.
• 1996 wing keel installed (without lead ballast. Fiberglass with foam core). Wing keel adds more directional stability under power. Wings fabricated by Mars Metal in Canada. 1992 gelcoat on bottom stripped off and West System epoxy barrier coat applied ( a few blisters remain).
• All seacocks replaced with Appollo bronze ball-type seacocks except cockpit drains are original bronze.
• Aluminum arch aft.
• Edson pedestal wheel steering with S/S wheel.
• S/S Dodger frame with Royal Blue Sunbrella Dodger with Strataglass windows (restitched in 2014).
• Royal Blue bimini; zippered panel between Dodger and bimini.
• 2013 S/S double lifelines installed.
• 2012 Lofrans Cayman horizontal anchor windlass.
• All opening ports are painted cast aluminum with screens.
• Two overhead deck hatches.
• S/S swim ladder.

TANKAGE:

Fuel: 48 gallons in steel tank with inspection port; interior coated with epoxy.

Water: 150 gallons in 3 fiberglass tanks.

Holding tank: 20 gallons with 12V macerator pump.

ENGINE & MECHANICAL:

• Single Westerbeke 4-108 diesel, 40 hp, FWC.
• Engine hours unknown, estimated to be 4,000 hours.
• Cruising speed: 5.5 knots at 1/2 gph.
• BW velvet drive hydraulic transmission.
• 2011 drive shaft reconditioned with new universal joint and splined shaft; new engine mounts.
• 2011 Walter vee drive (beds and supports rebuilt and reinforced 2011).
• New 2011 Aquamet 1 1/8" prop shaft with new stuffing box with teflon packing.
• Bauman "Sail-Drive" LH bronze prop (offering low drag).
• Spare LH bronze prop.      
• 2013 "Shaft Shark" line cutter.
• Racor 500 fuel filter.
• 12V electric fuel pump.
• 2012 rebuilt injector pump and fuel piping to pump and injectors.
• 2006 4 injectors reconditioned by Stewart Houston and vacuum sealed for storage.
• Westerbeke 40 shop manual and parts list with diagrams.
• 1997 transmission cooler.
• 2012 new end caps on heat exchanger.
• Exceptional engine room access.
• Ammeter at engine panel not operating but ammeter below on 12V panel working.

ELECRICAL:

120V AC SYSTEM:

• 120V 30 amp shore power inlet.
• 50' shore power cable.
• Shore power breaker panel with dual pole main breakers and reverse polarity light.
• Freedom 2000w inverter.
• Water heater with 120V element (as well as engine heating).
• 120V outlets with GFCI protection.

12V DC SYSTEM:

• 4-220AH 6V deep cycle batteries in 2-12V banks (440AH, 2010).
• 1-Group 27 sealed marine engine starting battery, 2011.
• Blue Seas battery combiner, 2011.
• 2013 new 800 gph electric bilge pump.
• 2013 new 2500 gph bilge pump with high water alarm.
• 2013 new platform and battery boxes in port cockpit locker.
• 2007 new 6 gallon S/S hot water heater.
• Main battery switch.
• Starting battery switch.
• Paralleling switch.
• 100 amp alternator.
• "Smart" alternator controller, 2007.
• Link battery monitor.
• Freedom inverter/50 amp charger.
• Air Marine wind generator.
• 12V breaker panel.
• Interior 12V lighting.

ACCOMMODATIONS:

• For four.
• Accommodations are similar to standard 365 except that the separate shower stall was removed and starboard settee extended to make and L-shaped settee.
• Vee berth forward.
• Next aft to starboard is enclosed head with Raritan W.C., sink and handheld shower (new pump 2008).
• Hanging locker to port.                            
• Next aft to port is a Force 10 LPG cabin heater, with lockers above and below.
• The main salon has two pull-out settees, port and starboard with lockers above and outboard.
• The starboard settee has been altered to be an L-shape with open storage outboard and a bookcase added as well.
• A small dining table mounts by portside settee.
• Large U-shaped galley to port with Waeco Coldmachine 12V DC refrigeration (freezer makes ice), Force 10 gimballed 3 burner propane stove with oven and broiler, S/S sink with hot and cold pressure water with Shurflo 12V DC pump, and numerous lockers and storage.
• Aft to starboard is a full nav station, with circuit breaker panels, VHF radio, wet locker and more storage.

ELECTRONICS:

• 2008 Garmin 3206 GPS color chartplotter - Radar display.
• 2008 Garmin GMR-18 4kw radar, 35 mile.
• Standard Horizon VHF with DSC emergency calling - linked to GPS.
• Standard Horizon VHF RAM - remote mic and controller in cockpit.
• 2006 Shakespeare masthead VHF whip antenna.
• 2012 Raynav X-5 Wheel Pilot Raymarine 6002 with core pack, compass and control head.
• Depthsounder (old, but operating).
• Speedlog (display screen weak).
• Speed log control panel with odometer.
• Hand bearing compass.
• 6” Ritchie binnacle compass professionally reconditioned 2011 with new card and bearings.

SAILS & RIGGING:

• Mast clearance: 49'.
• Sloop rig.
• Neil Pryde main and 120% genoa, new 2006 - very good condition (washed and serviced by Bay View Sails every winter).
• Hood stoway mast (in mast furling).
• 2006 Mast, boom and spreaders stripped, professionally painted with Awlgrip, rewired, all parts inspected and reassembled.
• New OGM LED Tricolor/anchor light, new deck/steaming light.
• 2012 Furling gear box factory refurbished (for mainsail).
• Mast unstepped and stored on rack each winter; inspected and serviced each spring.
• 2006 all standing rigging replaced with Norseman swage fittings.
• Chromed bronze open-type turnbuckles.
• Harken roller furling on forestay.
• Backstay insulators for HF SSB radio antenna.
• 2013 Stemhead fitting replaced with new.
• Chainplates removed and inspected; one replaced 2006.
• 2006 new running rigging.
• 2005 Garhauer adjustable genoa lead blocks.
• 2013 new wire topping lift.
• 2003 new Arco chromed bronze genoa sheet winches with plastic insert to make self-tailing.

EQUIPMENT:

• S/S water heater with 120V AC and engine coolant heating coil.
• Brass ship's clock and barometer.
• 2-10 lb propane tanks with separate solenoid valves and propane lines to galley stove and cabin heater.
• Edson teak cockpit table.
• Lifesling.
• Radar reflector.
• Full set of manuals.
• Blue & white cockpit cushions.
• EXCLUSIONS: BOOKS, TOOLS, PRINT ON MAIN BULKHEAD BUT FRAME CONVEYS.

OWNER'S COMMENTS: TROPICBIRD is a unique Pearson 365. Only a handful of 365's were built as sloops with Hood in-mast furling systems. This vessel was originally built for La Vida Yacht Charters, and as a special order for a charter company, all ports are opening type with screens. Other unique features are a result of modifications made during repairs of damage caused by a Hurricane in 1981, and improvements over the ensuing years. We have owned TROPICBIRD since 1986, have cruised over 15,000 miles and lived aboard full-time for 14 years. For the past 7 years we have cruised the Maine coast June-September. Age and infirmity (ours not the boat's) have finally forced us ashore. Like all "good old boats" TROPICBIRD is not perfect, but it has been continuously upgraded and well maintained. It will take new owners safely, economically, and in comfort along the coast of Maine or south to the Islands, as it has taken us.

COMMENTS BY OWNER WHO ALSO HAPPENS TO BE A NAMS & SAMS SURVEYOR ON THE GULF COAST:

• Note 1. Small naturally-aspirated (non-turbo) sailboat diesels do not "wear out". They sicken and die from neglect. In industrial applications these same engines run well over 10K hours before major overhaul.The Westerbeke 40 is a marinized version of a Mitsubishi block, the same as marinized by Perkins as the 4-108. These were probably the most popular sailboat engines of this size in the 70's. The Mitsubishi engine was also used in many tractors and industrial generators. (Many, if not all small marine diesels are marinized blocks built primarily for other service even Yanmar probably makes more tractors than boat engines). Perkins parts can be used on the Westerbeke, and I have gotten a Massey-Fergusson tractor (Mitsubishi) water pump that is identical to  the  Westerbeke.                                                                                                            
• A universal "feature" of the Westerbeke 40, Perkins 4-108, etc. is a "rope" rear seal that leaks a small amount of oil. The seal can be replaced and may stop the leak, but the experience seems to be that it will return in a few hundred hours. Ours has leaked approximately the same amount of oil for 28 years. The mechanics I have discussed this with feel that replacement of the seal is not worth the effort/expense. Check the oil every day before running, add when necessary, and use an absorbent pad to keep oil out of the bilge.
• Note 2. Many spares were parted from another W-40 (with damaged cylinders but otherwise good) obtained in 2003.

Potential purchasers should assume that items on the vessel at the time of viewing, but not specifically listed on this specification sheet, are not included with the sale of the yacht. These specifications are believed to be correct but cannot be guaranteed. Specifications are provided for information purposes. Data was obtained from sources believed reliable but is not guaranteed by owner or brokers. Buyer assumes responsibility to verify all speeds, consumptions, capacities and other measurements contained herein and otherwise provided, and agrees to instruct his surveyor to confirm such details prior to purchase. Vessel subject to sale, price and inventory changes, and withdrawal from market without notice.

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