Thank you Captain and Ran-day. I’ve been a bit depressed lately and this is the only channel that keeps my dreams alive. I wish I could buy this boat, buy the rigging, lines and buff and paint. What a perfect boat to sail away down east coast and float to Bahamas.
Keep dreaming, Beverly!! Keep you eye on the prize... and get on the road to salty freedom. We're both tickled that two goofballs like us can brighten anyone's day... so cheers to you and thank you for the kind words!
I just made an offer and that was accepted on a Pearson 385 in Puget Sound!!! You're video helped solidify the purchase decision. Thanks for all your videos. I've started up my Broad Reach RU-vid channel and will be focused on sailing activities in the Puget Sound.
If I was buying now this would be the boat for me. I absolutely love this boat. This one has me close to rethinking my ownership time line and buying right now.
The one thing that would concern me is the engine, especially if it hasn't been run for 5 years and has sat through that many winters. A favorable survey by a good diesel mechanic would put my mind at ease. Otherwise a perfect boat. Thanks Captain Q for another great review.
I'm putting together a crew of 3 firemen to help me in the spring bring a boat down to SW Florida. I figure the Captain Q will find 3 to 4 boats a month. Spring 2021 is 10 months away. That's 40 boats and alot of possibilities. Take care of that leg Capt.( wound care and elevation ..advice from your personal paramedic. )and keep'em coming!
I always love your little history lessons. Love Pearsons. One of these days, I am going to adopt one of these boats you seem to mysteriously find. You are a great boat hunter. Am learning a lot from these videos you make. Thanks for sharing. Drooling on the sidelines for now. Love your little dog too. He is so well trained. :) You have nice legs too. ;) I wonder why they did not fix it so that two sides of the wall could open to make for easy engine access.
When Capt Q opened the door to the head and said surprise I thought maybe we were going to see another ducie...this sailboat is looking like what the ...Magic Carpet ...couple are fixing on right now....Take a good look at your Navel !...hahahahaha
Oh Captain, my Captain ... how great the sea. I love Thursdays and the lessons you bring. And the red shorts bring out retorts, and even some snorts. 😄
I really like this boat. I heard center cockpit on a 38 ft. and my first reaction was 'no thanks' but the layout was terrific. No small thing is the engine access. I can't believe the size of the cabins and headroom for a boat of this size. I don't mind the elbow grease/ sweat equity of cleaning and re-finish of the wood. Only issue is the 5 years of sitting. There will be a lot of work and expense that you won't find until you get into it. The price sounds good because it will be worth a little more after you clean it up but the line replacement, probable fuel issues etc. will eat up whatever equity built into the price.
That is an exceptional boat, especially for 38'! It is obvious that smart design played a huge part in that boat, it has more usable space than many larger boats. It is hard to find fault with a well designed center cockpit. Her stats indicate a boat very suited to voyages beyond coastal cruising. The condition isn't the greatest down below but it is not hard to freshen it up. Nice find AK at a great price!! I bet that one sells quickly now.
@@michaelfarinola5044 I would want more fuel tankage, a whole lot more as I hate Jerry cans on deck. With that said, I think the design is brilliant and just needs to be accessorized before any long journeys are undertaken.
@@NotOnYourLife If you replace the front water tank with diesel you could more than double the capacity, especially if you fit in a watermaker somewhere.
@@michaelfarinola5044 You could, though with a smaller boat fitting everything you want/need into the available space is always tough. With the massive amount of living space in this boat, the infrastructure space is very limited. I still love the boat though I cannot imagine a 5-10 year globe trot aboard her.
I notice Captain Q your latest fashion accessory of a bowling glove on the right hand. I too had a disagreement with gravity and lost recently so I feel your pain. Nice tour. I thank you. Still looking for a Hans Christian though.
Captain Q, if I had 1/10th the knowledge you have of sailboats, I would die a happy man. I learn so much watching your videos, you are the best keep up the good work love your video's
Always impressed, Cpt. I "do a virtual tour" with you mornings with a joe regularly. I'm hoping you get some acknowledgement of appreciation from Dinty Moore. You reincarnated my joy of it. You might want to "stage" one of their new 3 pack microwaveable offerings in your next subject boat if it has a microwave. Thanks again for all the joy you bring to me and your followers WELL Done Cpt.!!
hello Bob, how are you doing. I hope you are safe and in good health. Looking for a new friend and i saw your pic here. I hope you don't mind thank you.
What a treat. Capt. Q and Randy hit another home run w this one. Not sure how I found your channel, but I've been with you for a little while now. Nice snippet of Alberg, Pearson, and Shaw history in the beginning. Nice pic of the Triton too. I like looking at those and the Alberg Bristol w the hump. ....I think I'll go comb thru your episodes to see if you covered either of these. Great work fellas......
Dammit, Captain Q! I've been looking for a 385 Pearson, and now you've told everyone else how good they are. Demand, and therefore prices, are going to go up on me!
I met a guy that convinced me a Pearson is the best boat for people that like to make their boat a home. His was the most, has everything and everything has it's place boat, I've ever seen/been in.
Captain Q and Randy, Your videos are so great. I love coming home from work on Thursday. Q-I grew up on a Cal 27. They are amazingly fast and don't look it. Over 10 Knors flying Spin and taking in water from the aft deck plug! Good times. Please keep it up. Randy you have a Phd in sailing - you hide it well! Best to you both, Mike
hello Michael, how are you doing. I hope you are safe and in good health. Looking for a new friend and i saw your pic here. I hope you don't mind thank you.
Great boat for a couple. There is definitely some homework to do but it's every penny worth. I personally prefer the 386 for single handed sailing, which has the same hull. It's very comfortable and seaworthy boat that brings you around the world. Thanks for the video.
I thought for sure Captain Q was going to start singing , ...So Long Farewell....but it's ok if he just talks and teaches me as he goes along...Thanks Guys....
What do non-oldtime sailors do with their Foulies when they come down the companion way?.... asking for a friend! Seriously fantastically well designed boat, absolutely love it, think it's probably my favourite. Shame I don't hve $30K, seriously though I can see someone doing work on her living on board and cruising the world, feels bigger than her 38ft really impressive.
Cool boat. Love all of your videos. Thanks. Not quite ready to retire otherwise I would be purchasing. Thanks so much for sharing and keep the suspenders
I think you do a wonder job of reviewing these yachts, however, I think you should always pull up the floorboards to show the condition and configuration of the bilge. Keel bolts or encapsulated? Bilge pump and throughhulls. Steering quadrant, propshaft, cutlass/pss, and rudder post. Chainplate articulation? In this episode, it looks like there was a major crack on the skag just below the the rudder gudgeon. I wonder why there was no comment? FYI my first keelboat was a 1961 Aeromar (Pearson) 24' Aero.
Your line of thinking is spot on for any boat, and especially older boats. This one was on the hard for a while. The first thing I look at is the bilge. That being said, I think Capt Q and his very fine and able Crew tend to try to teach the potential buyer what's good about that particular boat. The things you mentioned, and rightly so, would be a discussion with the buyer's surveyor. My $.02
These dudes are not surveyors, and I feel like if they pulled floorboards and chipped any teak on the nicer boats they would face liability. It is a youtube channel made for entertainment first.
@@spider0804 I guess I disagree. They are showing what to look for in a yacht. Rather than opening every single drawer and commenting about how many doors to the head, they should spend more time educating the buying public what is actually important to evaluate.
@@michaelrafferty5441 I agree with it being a good idea but I maintain the sentiment that it will never happen unless the owner were to come in themselves and remove the floorboards or sign a waiver or something. In the end it's up to the prospective buyer to know their crap or hire a surveyor anyway.
That's it, I found my boat, now all I need is the money to buy it, the money to fit it out, and the money to retire and sail it around the Caribbean. Might be a while... Also, I love the captains dog, he is so quiet and obedient, must be a PD for the PB. Keep up the great videos.
Amazing use of interior space! I work with the latest Italian sloops which have less useable space in a 60 footer! Not to mention interior design based on a well known Swedish producer of household goods.
American boats tend to be designed for Americans who tend to be slightly larger than Europeans thank you fast food. So we on the shores do need room don’t we
I really enjoy your videos. You guys have a good synergy; very entertaining and educational. It is also nice that the boats you feature are affordable to most all. Keep up the good work.
Of all the boats we've checked out the Pearson 385 would be the best for us(2 retired buddies for 40 yrs+). First it was motorcycles & ski boats, now it's time for a boat capable of extented time aboard. 😁✌
I’ve got a bone to pick with you captain Q 😃. Your videos inspired me to put an offer in on 47’ Swan today. All I can say is THANKS! I hope she turns out to be our PB. Your show is great. Keep it up.
Hey That is really great. I spent good part of a summer on a swan 48 just after they came out and that group of S&s designs were just solid good boats Keep us apprised and good luck
@@YachtHunters I’ll fill you in after the survey. She needs a lot of below deck lipstick but rigging, electrical and instrumentation are 2019. Fingers crossed.
Nice review, we love our 385! For reference the port side "bench" does slide out. Any chance you noted the hull number? Also, there is a Pearson 385 Group on Facebook.
Awesome! Would you consider this a boat someone could single hand easily? Also I didnt notice any dinghy davits. Do you think they could be added without adding too much weight? And would this be a good boat for the Bahamas?
@@bucknaykid5821 As far as single handed sailing I am far from an expert but we have tried to set ours up so it can be sailed from the cockpit by one person with lines coming back and a windless control both up front and at the helm. I think it would depend on set-up and, more importantly, the person's skill and experience. I would say she also handles nicely so I cannot see why not. Regarding Dingy-davits, some 385s have them but they are not OEM, they are on my wishlist though and readily possible. I would not worry too much about weight, it takes 1,200 pound to lower this boat one inch in the water. Lastly, I hope so. She draws 5'6" so she is reasonable for Bahamas and Caribbean.
@@georgesanchez9971 I have not, only owned her 4-5 years and have been refitting and learning, but mine has reportedly been to the Bahamas at some point.
Captain, I love your very informative and clever videos. The pearson 385/386 have been in my Atlantic passage short list. Is this boat capable for such task? If it is, how extensive would the mods need to be? Love to hear your take on this topic. Looking for your top 3 end of the year picks vide!
It appears the boat is sold. Love the channel, and you guys are great. Constructive feedback would be that you keep tabs on the boats you show and change the title to say they have sold. It can be very disappointing to find your video too late.
“Dog’s age.” Glad you remembered the new way of saying it. A nice video. One Capt to another,: Hello. I’m going to subscribe. Always loved boatyards. 🦉🌴Capt Rob Kunkel, St. Thomas, VI
Enjoyed your video as always. I owned a 1969 Kenner Kittiwake designed by Carl Alberg. It was a fantastic boat.....well made and a very seaworthy vessel. So I'm a big fan of Alberg's designs, although for the past nine years I have owned a '96 Beneteau 42s7, which I'm enjoying very much.
After watching your channel I'm thinking of buying in the usa , spending years sailing back .the pricing and quality compared to down under is amazing.im learning about different cruiser design.thanks
I remember my days at sea on a Submarine. By the time we pulled into port, my clothes reeked of diesel and it took multiple washing’s to seem normal without people excusing themselves to provide distance. A clothes locker above a diesel exhaust doesn’t sound vary appealing to me
Thanks Dan. Last of the 17 stiches resulting from my assault on a Dyer in the dark have been removed Interesting l shaped reminder that I’m not 25 anymore
Another outstanding video (and boat). I like the looks of the 386 aft cockpit version of the boat a lot better, but this is a great price! Maybe perfect for a summer home in New England (38' slip is cheaper than a bigger one!), with legs for New Brunswick and Nova Scotia! Or maybe a few years of snowbirding back and forth. Glad to see that generation of Pearsons looking so good.
I am an American currently living in Vietnam having retired 4 years ago. Sailed Comets as a kid in Long Island. Sir Francis Chichester an idol. Young Filipina wife and 7 year old child. This appears to be a perfect vehicle to flullfil dreams of nearly a lifetime.Would you recommend a cruise down intercoastal to acclimate and thence lessons for trans continental travel. She is a beauty. Especially with a few upgrades. No endless pocket book. BTW your series is fantastic. Makes me homesick. Beautifully done and informative.
you would be well-served to budget a lot of time on any new boat with lots of shake-out sails in order to learn her quirks.... and gradually build up to something likes sailing the ICW. That would be an excellent intermediate step with the eye towards long distance cruising .
