- Cruising Speed: 7 kn
- Beam: 17' 4''
- Hull Material: Fiberglass
- Max Draft: 6' 4''
- Displacement: 17,500 lb
- Fuel Tank: 1 x 640|gallon
- Fresh Water: 1 x 860|gallon
- Holding: 1 x 24|gallon
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1984 Irwin 65 Ketch "Blue Pearl". Turn-Key Luxury Cruising in Paradise, the Sea of Cortez
Blue Pearl is a rare, custom owner’s version of the renowned Irwin 65 Cutter rigged Ketch: fully equipped, exceptionally spacious, and designed for performance. Whether you're seeking a luxurious liveaboard, a capable bluewater cruiser, or a vessel for charter or private use, Blue Pearl delivers.
This classic yacht is truly turn-key and ready to sail today. Her balance of comfort and sailing prowess will impress even the most seasoned cruisers. She is ideally suited for:
KEY FEATURES:
Blue Pearl is more than just a yacht—she's a lifestyle. From her classic lines and robust construction to her modern systems and thoughtful upgrades, this Irwin 65 stands out from the rest. Don’t miss the opportunity to explore all that she has to offer. Be sure to click on “Full Specs” for the complete equipment list, and contact us today to schedule a showing or discuss yacht ownership in Mexico, where cruising dreams begin!
This vessel is located in beautiful San Carlos Sonora, Mexico, A short 250 mile drive on a safe 4 lane highway from Nogales, Az. San Carlos is a known boating destination/community, featuring breathtaking scenery, quiet anchorages nearby, great fishing, diving, two marinas, 3 haul out facilities and much more.
This listing is courtesy of the BoatWizard MLS and may be centrally listed withanother broker. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey representation of a particular vessel.
Denison Yacht Sales offers the details of this yacht in good faith but can’t guarantee the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of this boat for sale. This yacht for sale is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal from that yacht market without notice. She is offered as a convenience by this yacht broker to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a specific yacht for sale.
2022 upgrades:
Starlink dish and router
cockpit upholstery
Rod holders
Stack-packs and Dyneema Lazy jacks
Awlgrip Topsides paint
Zodiac tubes
TS-MPPT-60 Morningstar solar charge controller and TS-RM-2 remote meter
DXdivers Hookah regulator/hose kit
Magma propane crossover firebox (BBQ) pushpit mounted
Magma filet table pushpit mounted
8 gal 110v water heater
2023 upgrades:
Rebuilt windlass motor and cabling
250 watt solar panels x2
Magma padded paddle board rack arms (2 sets)
LG washing machine
Force 10 three-burner propane stove
B&G WS310 wind sensor
LED lighting throughout
USB and USB-C outlets throughout
12v fans throughout
Custom salon shades
65 inch LG flat screen TV
2024 upgrades:
Renogy 12V 200 Ah Bluetooth LiFePo4 battery x 4
All new 4/0 Cu marine cabling
Victron Multiplus-II 12V/24V 3kVA 2x120 V inverter charger
Victron BVM 700 battery monitor
Victron Ekrano GX controller
11Kw Kohler marine generator
Badland 5500 lb davit winch with Dyneema cabling x 2
Harken Carbo OneTouch locking winch handle x 2
Dock lines x 4
1/4 inch SS steering cables
zodiac switchboard and upholstery
Zodiac stereo-Pyle Marine
All four sails inspected and reenforced
Regalvanized anchor and chain
Sink faucets x 4
Thru-hulls replaced or repaired
Edgestar SS dishwasher
Hisense 110v AC galley refer
Cost Way 110v AC bar refer
2025 upgrades:
B&G Zeus 3S 12-inch chart plotter
B&G Triton 2 remote display x 2
B&G Triton 2 Autopilot controller
B&G V20S VHF radio
B&G NAIS-500 AIS Transceiver
B&G GPS-500 GPS antenna
B&G Precision 9 electronic compass / heading sensor
NMEA 2000 cabling complete
Jabsco fresh-water pump (boat wide water supply)
Jabsco fresh-water pump (for the washing machine)
Furling line and clutch x 2
Main sail track cars (wheeled)
Faux teak cockpit flooring
Zodiac prop, control cables, faux teak flooring, battery, and Yamaha service.
The main mast step and standing rigging was replaced by the previous owner.
1984 Irwin 65 cutter-rigged ketch, owner’s version layout with three en-suite cabins, wet bar, crew’s berth and V berth. She sleeps nine comfortably.
REFRIGERATION: Hisense 110V in galley. Cost Way 110V in wet bar
FREEZER: Below countertop
WATER SYSTEM: Pressure
WATER HEATER: 8 gal 110V
STOVE: Force 10 3-burner propane with oven
DISH WASHER: Edgestar SS
SINK: Single SS
OTHER: Large pantry
Utility room/storage
LG Washing machine
AUTOPILOT: B&G AC42N
RADAR: B&G Broadband 4G. 36 mile range
VHF: B&G V20S (2025)
VHF: Icom handheld
GPS: B&G NAIS500 AIS transciever
B&G GPS500 antenna
CHART PLOTTER: B&G Zeus 3S 12" (2025)
DEPTH SOUNDER: Airmar DST810
WIND SPEED / DIRECTION: B&G WS310 wind sensor
COMPASS: B&G Precision 9
STEREO: Jensen
TV: 65" LG Flat screen
OTHER: (2) B&G Triton 2 remote display
B&G Triton Pilot controller
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: DC - 12V / 24 V
AC - 110V / 220 V
BATTERIES: (4) Renogy 12V 200 Ah Bluetooth LifePo4 batteries. 800 amp hrs.
BATTERY MONITOR: Victron BMV700
INVERTOR: Victron Multiplus II 12V/24V 3kVA 2x120V
GENERATOR: 11 Kw Kohler Marine (2024), 565 hrs
SOLAR PANELS: (2) RICH 250 watt
ALTERNATOR: 100 amp
DOCKSIDE ELECTRICAL CABLE: 50 amp
OTHER: LED interior lighting
Victron Ekrano GX controller
Morningstar TSRM2 remote meter with TSMPPT60 charge controller
AIR CONDITIONER: Three AC units
BILGE PUMP: Automatic
RAW WATER SEA STRAINER: 7
BILGE BLOWER: Yes
FIRE EXTINGUISHING: Halon, auto
FUEL FILTERS: (3) Racor
FUEL SHUT OFF: Engine
LUBE OIL SYSTEM: Electric
HOLDING TANK: Electric
HEAD: Electric, overboard
WATERMAKER: 34 GPH Blue Water water maker
STEERING: Wheel
TRANSMISSION: Borg Warner, emergency engine stop
BOW THRUSTERS: 24 V
Semi skegged rudder & Wing keel
Ground tackle: 88 lb Lewmar Delta on 210 ft of 1/2” chain
75 lb CQR on 200 ft of 3/4” line
65 lb CQR on 200 ft of 3/4” line
ANCHOR WINDLASS: Maxwell/Nisson HWC 3000 horiz windlass w/chain wheel and drum
DINGHY: 14 ft Zodiac center cockpit inflatable dinghy with 50 hp four-stroke engine (30 mph)
BOW ROLLERS: 2
LIFELINES: SS
GATES: 2
RAILS: Bow and stern
DINGHY DAVITS: Electric
DECK WASH: Freshwater
DECK MATERIAL : FG
DECK WASHDOWN: Fresh water
BOW PULPIT: Yes
OTHER: Hatch covers, winch covers
Four underwater lights
Cockpit enclosure (clears, screens)
SAIL PLAN: Main, #1 Genoa, Mizzen, Staysail. Approx. 5 yrs. old
ROLLER FURL: Harker
TRAVELER: Yes
WINCHES: 2 electric, 6 manual
BOOM VANG: (2) Quickvang
MAST: Aluminum, deck and keel stepped
LINES LED AFT: Yes
STANDING RIGGGING: SS wire. Approx. 5 yrs. old
LIFEJACKETS: (6) Type V, (6) Type II
LIFESLING: 2
LIFE RINGS: 1
EPIRB: Global Fix V4
LIFERAFT: Revere 8 person self-inflating life raft (expired 2022)
STROBE: Yes
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