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72 ft' Irwin Cutter Ketch 1984

$ 370,000

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:

  • Liveaboard cruising with family or guests
  • Long-distance passagemaking
  • High-end private ownership or charter business

KEY FEATURES:

  • Custom Owner’s Version. Designed with livability and function in mind
  • Roomy, Comfortable Interior. Ample space for entertaining or family living
  • Strong Sailing Performance. Satisfies serious sailors with a powerful ketch rig
  • Well-Equipped and Maintained. Fully outfitted for extended cruising
  • Luxurious Touches Throughout. High-end appointments and generous accommodations
  • Sea-Tested and Proven. Actively cruising and ready for her next adventure

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.


Specifications

  • Price USD:$ 370,000
  • Builder:

    Irwin
  • Model:

    Cutter Ketch
  • Location:

    MX
  • Type: Sail
  • LOA: 72 ft
  • Beam: 17.33 ft'
  • Category:

    Ketch
  • Water Capacity: --
  • Fuel Capacity: 640 gallon
  • Engine Details: Perkins 6-3544M
  • Engine 1: 135 horsepower
  • Engine Fuel: diesel
  • Days on Market:

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 

  • VHF: Icom handheld

  • GPS: B&G NAIS500 AIS transciever
    B&G GPS500 antenna

  • CHART PLOTTER: B&G Zeus 3S 12" 

  • 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, 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: Harken

  • 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 


  • Bauer Junior SCUBA tank air compressor 
  • 80 cf SCUBA tanks x 2
  • Linens 
  • Many spares

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

United Yacht Sales - Florida Treasure Coast is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Associated Yacht Brokers of Mexico.

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