Pearson 367 Buyer's Guide
The Pearson 367, built by Pearson Yachts as the Pearson 36 Cutter between 1981 and 1982 with only 49 hulls, is a Shaw-designed bluewater variant of the 365 that rewards the patient brokerage shopper with a split rig and a serious cruising interior. On the used market these boats turn up almost entirely in the United States, and because so few were made, each example carries its own refit history rather than a predictable production standard.
Layouts on the Used Market
The standard interior places the companionway to starboard behind a bridge deck, with a U-shaped galley and nav station to port and two 7-foot settees that become sea berths. A separate stall shower and a V-berth forward with removable aft section define the owner's cabin. Pearson also offered an alternate layout with a rotational nav station and a quarter berth, so buyers should confirm which plan a given boat carries. Teak-and-holly finishes, three 50-gallon water tanks, and an 11.2-cubic-foot ice box are typical of both versions.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Most 367s on the market carry a deep cruising equipment set. Power and energy commonly include lithium batteries, solar, an inverter, and a watermaker, meaning a buyer can expect off-grid autonomy without immediate investment. Navigation is usually covered by chartplotter, autopilot, AIS, and radar, while a Starlink unit is commonly fitted for communications. Sail handling and comfort clusters bring electric winches, a dodger, bimini, and heating, with spinnaker and asymmetric spinnaker gear frequently present for downwind passages. A freezer is also a common fitting. These are largely factory-era or owner additions that signal serious passage use rather than day-sailing.
What to Inspect
The steel mast base plate and lower mast suffer corrosion from standing water, though the lower few inches can be trimmed and longer aluminum steps fitted without replacing the mast anchor. Bent propeller shafts occur more often on the 367 because of the exposed shaft and narrow skeg-to-propeller gap anchor. The original 50-gallon aluminum fuel tank has a 25- to 30-year life and requires engine removal to replace, prompting many owners to fit two 25-gallon tanks through the sail lockers anchor. Leaking fixed ports are a regular issue and can damage surrounding structure over time anchor. Finally, the aft keel holds a 34-inch deep sump vulnerable to damage if hard stranded on rock or coral anchor.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
These cutters are found in the United States, and the small hull count means viewing several is unlikely; a single well-documented example is the realistic target. Check the mast base, prop shaft, fuel tank strategy, and ports before committing.
- Confirm layout: standard settee or quarter-berth alternate
- Inspect mast base plate and lower mast for corrosion
- Check prop shaft straightness and skeg clearance
- Verify fuel tank age and whether twin locker tanks were fitted
- Test fixed ports for leaks and surrounding rot
- Note deep aft sump on any grounding survey
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Pearson 367. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 2 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25 | 1 | $5,000 | — |
| May 26 | 1 | $39,000 | +680.0% |
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| Pearson 367You are here | — | $ 39,000 | 1 | 0 |