Dean 365 Sailboats for Sale

Hull Type

Catamaran · twin

Rig

Cutter

LOA

36.75' · 11.2 m

Disp.

12,346 lbs · 5,600 kg

First year

1990

The Dean 365, frequently marketed under the evocative moniker "Oceanliner," represents a pivotal moment in the South African catamaran industry. Launched in the early 1990s by Peter Dean, this vessel was engineered to provide the bluewater security and interior volume of a much larger yacht within a 36foot footprint. Unlike many of its contemporaries that prioritized charterfriendly lightness, the Dean 365 was built with a philosophy of "overengineering," resulting in a heavydisplacement cruiser capable of handling the notoriously rigorous conditions of the Agulhas Current and the Southern Ocean. While production ceased as the shipyard evolved toward larger models like the 440 and 5000, the 365 remains a soughtafter vessel for couples and small families seeking a rugged, oceancapable multihull on the secondary market.