As I have been going through contributions to our website I have discovered that all 365s are not the same. This seems to be the case both for some systems such as the head set up and shower drain as well as cosmetic differences. For example POG (1977 hull 118) sports teak on top of the cockpit coamings but many sister-ships apparently don't. On the other hand I look with envy at the interior of for example Deo Volente which seems to have a lot of nicely varnished mahogany. On POG the inside is more reminiscent of a trailer, with a lot of drab brown formica which is supposedly chosen to somewhat match the real teak of drawers and counter railings. Easy enough to care for but not very classy.
Were there options for interior and exterior finish, luxury and economy? Did the finish vary from model year to model year?
Carl
Carl,
As far as the interior goes, I believe that in 1980 Pearson went from the simulated wood formica to the real wood interior. The head and V-berth doors had rounded corners and the frames were ash? You are correct, some of the boats also had white formica with the teak accents reminiscent of the Hershoff days in the main cabin. A teak and holly sole was also an option as not every boat has that finish.
As for the teak caps in the cockpit, that had to be an option even way back when as my 76 has them. The eyebrow teak strips down the tops of the cabin was also an option. I particularly like the teak mid hull rub rail. That was definitely an expensive option as very few boat have that.
Dale
Carl,
As Dale mentioned there were several interior configurations for the 365/367 over the years. First the dark Formica wood grain, the bright white Formica with wood trim, then the all wood interior. Pilot berth, no pilot berth, and even an optional quarter berth. While the factory produced a nice price list with options (see the link below for prices for the 1983 models), Pearson was very flexible when it came to honoring owner's requests (see the order form for Silver Frolic, Sea Dragons original name) for configuration ideas, modifications, and changes.
http://www.sailingseadragon.com/Manuals/Factory%20Installed%20Equipment%20Options.gif
http://www.sailingseadragon.com/Manuals/OrderSilverFrolic.pdf
And of course my favorite, the quarter berth.
http://www.sailingseadragon.com/Pearson367Options.htm
Garner
Thank you guys,
More variations than I suspected. POG has "eyebrows", coaming teak, two-tone deck and teak and holly cabin sole. But what a difference between the fake wood formica interior and the real thing! Oh well, she is still beautiful - and I always turn around and give her a long, loving look before closing the gate to the dock on my way home.
By the way. How do you finagle the line and name of your boat etc at the end of your postings?
Carl