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Dulcinea:
I was re-registering my boat in NY last week and the DMV (ugh) clerk told me my HIN was wrong and asked me to get a picture or etching of it.  The number on it is:
PEA = Pearson
58 = Model (323)
148 = (hull number)
M78 = Model Year (1978)
H = Build month (March)
The problem is that after all that follows "-P".  Does anyone know what -P (dash P) means and do other 323's have that.  The DMV's problem is that their system is only set up to accept a 12 digit hull number and the dash P doesn't fit.  Any ideas?

Sea Haven:
I have the same "-P" on Sea Haven, Hull No. 124.



However, when I registered her after the sale last month, I was lucky enough to have a transferable  NY Registration (no title) from the previous owner and I used the HIN minus the "-P" on all the paperwork. Flew right through our DMV.

FWIW, first thing I do when I boat shop, I record the HIN and do what research I can before I go much further. Decoding it, Googling etc. and insuring I won't have DMV issues. When I was shopping and looked at hull no 244 located on the North fork of Long Island, I noticed she DOESN'T have the "-P". But I ended up purchasing 124 with the "-P" and like I said that wasn't on ANY documentation.

I would suggest dropping the "-P" on the paperwork and try again.

BTW, I'm in Mt. Sinai Harbor on the North shore of Long Island. Hull no 244 much to my astonishment was purchased as well and sits in the harbor not far from me. Plus, the son of owner of the Marina who manages my mooring has a 323 he's getting ready for the water as well. Soon, 3 323's will be in the same harbor. Looking to start a local users group. Are you in the NY/NJ/CT tri-state area?

"Sub" Ed

Dulcinea:
Ed:
Thanks for the reply.  I sure would like to know what the dash P stands for tho.  I'll take your advice in the meantime and drop the P.

We are across the Sound from you in Mamaroneck, NY (East basin) at the Orienta Yacht Club between McMichaels Yard and Derekter.  Yeah, it might be fun to have a local group.  Stay in touch.
Thanks again,
Dennis

Sea Haven:
Awwwwwright!

More local Pearson owners! I enjoy the west end of the Sound and even prefer urban sailing. A personal favorite is the Worlds Fair Marina at Flushing Meadows. Get to and see my team play at CitiField and then spend the night aboard!

Will keep in touch especially when heading your way.

"Sub" Ed

selene:
FWIW, mine does not have a -p.  PEA58212M80A.

I guess you guys are special :-)

Possibly dropped from later hulls, as in this thread it appears 212 (mine) and 244 don't have it, but 124 and 148 do. I wonder if there were any slight variants made earlier models?  I'd settle for the -p standing for "Pride" or "Prestige".

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