Used Dean 365 Sailboats for Sale

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 blue-water security and interior volume of a much larger yacht within a 36-foot footprint. Unlike many of its contemporaries that prioritized charter-friendly lightness, the Dean 365 was built with a philosophy of "over-engineering," resulting in a heavy-displacement 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 sought-after vessel for couples and small families seeking a rugged, ocean-capable multihull on the secondary market.