1992 Pacific Seacraft 37 "Equanimity", Sausalito, California

7/21

Ability analysis

Everything below is costed to cross the Pacific.

Archived on August 27, 2026. Everything researched about it is still here; it sits under Archived on the boats list rather than in the comparison.

Specifications

All-in, cruising

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not analysed

All-in, offshore

$227k–$289k

offer + full refit

Length

36.92 ft

Draft

5.83 ft

Capability

6.6 · 6.7

cruising · offshore, of 10

Capability is scored for both standards from the same design research, re-weighted. The money is not: a coastal refit has to be costed on its own, which is why it can read “not analysed” above while the score beside it is real.

Item	Cost estimate	Probability	Priority	Product	What and why	Range	Notes
	$6,300
Replace 2015 rig by departure	$14,000 $0$40k	45%$6,300 weighted into totals	blocks	—	—	$9k–$22k	Rigging will be about 13 years old at March 2028. The vessel-system reference's 10-15 year band starts with professional inspection and insurer acceptance, not automatic replacement, but bluewater insurance may still demand new wire.
	$2,400
Mast, boom furler and spar inspection/service	$3,000 $0$17k	80%$2,400 weighted into totals	blocks	—	—	$1k–$9k	The painted aluminum deck-stepped mast is original-era unless proved otherwise, and no spar inspection history is provided; the boom vang was rebuilt in 2022 but the mast/boom/furler inspection history is silent.
	$2,925
LeisureFurl overhaul contingency	$6,500 $0$33k	45%$2,925 weighted into totals	blocks	—	—	$3k–$18k	The LeisureFurl boom furler was installed in 2015 and will be 13 years old at departure. Listing does not provide model, service history, reefing reliability under load, mandrel/bearing condition or manual recovery procedure.
	$5,775
Replace/renew 2015 working sails	$10,500 $0$40k	55%$5,775 weighted into totals	blocks	—	—	$4k–$22k	Main and jib will be about 13 years old at departure; listing says the jib was re-sewn in 2023, which supports possible renewal rather than automatic replacement, but offshore cloth strength and shape are unproven.
	$12,750
Repower original-era Yanmar	$42,500 $0$108k	25%$10,625 weighted into totals	blocks	—	—	$30k–$60k	The engine will be 36 years old at March 2028, but the listing gives 2,875 hours, regular List Marine care, a 2023 factory-spec cooling-system rebuild and almost $15,000 spent in 2023-2024; repower is now a failed-inspection outcome rather than the base case.
Baseline service for retained Yanmar 4JH2E	$2,500 $0$10k	85%$2,125 weighted into totals	blocks	—	—	$1k–$6k	Even if the engine passes inspection, a 2026 purchase for a 2028 ocean departure needs a documented baseline: all fluids, filters, impeller, belts, zincs, hoses/clamps review, valve schedule review and spares list.
	$2,275
Shaft, packing gland, cutless bearing and prop baseline	$3,500 $0$17k	65%$2,275 weighted into totals	blocks	—	—	$1k–$9k	Direct drive, shaft, packing gland and Flex-O-Fold prop are listed, but age and service history of the cutless bearing, packing gland, coupling, alignment and folding prop are absent.
	$2,250
Fuel tank inspection, fuel cleaning and hose baseline	$3,000 $0$16k	75%$2,250 weighted into totals	blocks	—	—	$900–$9k	Model reviews specifically flag aluminum fuel tanks in the bilge; listing gives double Racors but no tank material, bottom sample, cleaning, hose dates or leak history.
	$5,190
Electrical audit and correction of legacy/DC safety faults	$6,000 $0$36k	70%$4,200 weighted into totals	blocks	—	—	$2k–$20k	Listing reports a 2024 Victron inverter/charger and power-management upgrade, redundant NMEA, lead-acid 8D bank and 75A alternator, but no one-line diagram, fuse schedule, cable sizing, shore-power safety, inverter installation details or alternator protection.
Refrigeration recommissioning for Adler Barbour 12V system	$1,800 $0$13k	55%$990 weighted into totals	—	—	—	$300–$7k	Adler Barbour 12V refrigeration is listed, but age, compressor model, refrigerant status, amp draw, evaporator corrosion and tropical performance are not stated.
	$2,000
Whitlock steering service and emergency-steering proof	$2,500 $0$14k	80%$2,000 weighted into totals	blocks	—	—	$800–$8k	Whitlock pedestal wheel steering is listed, but no cable/chain/sheave/quadrant age, lubrication, replacement or emergency-tiller deployment evidence is given.
	$1,400
Raymarine autopilot identification, diagnostic and drive service	$2,000 $0$15k	70%$1,400 weighted into totals	—	—	—	$500–$8k	Listing says Raymarine autopilot but not the computer, sensor, drive type, age, mount, rudder reference, spares or offshore suitability. The generic catalogue still carries the main offshore autopilot strategy unless this unit proves equivalent and serviceable.
	$5,525
Renew antifouling before March 2028 departure	$6,500 $0$22k	85%$5,525 weighted into totals	—	—	—	$4k–$12k	Bottom paint was done in July 2025; by March 2028 it will be about 32 months old and then face a year of tropical cruising.
	$2,475
Service or replace suspect seacocks and hoses	$4,500 $0$27k	55%$2,475 weighted into totals	blocks	—	—	$1k–$15k	No through-hull inventory, age, material or exercise history is listed for a 1992 hull that will be 36 years old at departure.
	$2,275
Head, sanitation hose and domestic-water baseline	$3,500 $0$22k	65%$2,275 weighted into totals	—	—	—	$700–$12k	Groco Model K head was rebuilt in 2011, so it will be 17 years since rebuild by departure; water tanks are model-integrated and should be carefully inspected; hose age is not given.
	$1,440
Windlass service and rode compatibility check	$1,800 $0$12k	80%$1,440 weighted into totals	blocks	—	—	$500–$7k	Maxwell 2200 windlass is from 2015 and chain/line rode is not specified; the generic ground-tackle catalogue cannot be integrated safely until gypsy and chain compatibility are confirmed.
	$1,875
Electronics verification, software and RF test	$2,500 $0$17k	75%$1,875 weighted into totals	—	—	—	$700–$9k	The listing advertises a meaningful upgraded suite, but no model numbers, install dates, software/chart status, antenna tests, AIS MMSI transfer procedure or radar sea-test evidence are provided.
	$1,625
Dodger restitch, window and attachment service	$2,500 $0$17k	65%$1,625 weighted into totals	—	—	—	$500–$9k	The offshore dodger dates from 2015 and will be 13 years old by departure. Listing praises condition but gives no canvas-shop report, window clarity, thread, frame/base or waterproofing details.
	$1,125
Hatch and portlight gasket/rebed allowance	$2,500 $0$22k	45%$1,125 weighted into totals	—	—	—	$500–$12k	Listing says retrofitted stainless hatches and portholes, but no dates, models, hose-test results or bedding/gasket history. Model reviews flag older overhead hatches as leak-prone, though this hull may have upgraded units.
	$900
Interior offshore functional latches and galley restraint check	$1,500 $0$9k	60%$900 weighted into totals	—	—	—	$300–$5k	Interior was largely renewed in 2015 and the galley has a safety bar, but offshore locker latches, sole security, stove gimbal stops, propane locker/drain and heavy-item restraints are not documented.