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Thanks selene.

Your response confirms information I've garnered since my initial post.  I'll look into using an additive.
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AFAIK there are two main types of diesel.

The stuff sold in gas stations, which works fine. Also called on-road or clear diesel. It's what I have been using in my Westerbeke for 10+ years.

"red dye" diesel. Very similar to the regular diesel, but cheaper, as it is tax-exempt. If you put it into your car and it is discovered, you may get a fine. But in your boat it is legal.

There is also #2 diesel, normally used in long-distance trucks, and biodiesel. #2 diesel (I am told) will work fine, but has a lower cetol rating and so will be more difficult to start, especially in lower temperatures.

I have no experience with biodiesel.

One other tip - you may want to consider a fuel additive. Depending on how long you leave fuel in the boar, some algae will happily start consuming the fuel (!), and some stabilisers also improve starting. Personally I use biobor JF - but I am no expert!
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For Sale and Wanted / Looking for an original builders plate
« Last post by Lundell on June 03, 2023, 08:34:00 PM »
I am looking for a Pearson builders plate for my 1960 Triton. I believe she would have originally had one of the blue plates with her hull number engraved. No one seems to be making new ones so I thought I would ask the group.
Thanks.
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I just purchased a Pearson 323 with a Volvo MD11c engine.  The tank is about 1/3 full and I'm starting to think about getting fuel.  I'm pondering if the diesel sold at gas stations will work.  Please kindly advise.  Thank you!
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P37 / Re: Windlass
« Last post by Dalliance on May 24, 2023, 05:19:38 PM »
The issue is to find a windlass that will fit; the issue is not weight and strength.  We haven’t been able to find a make/model that will fit the 37-2. We had a Pearson 36 which had a working windlass.
Thank you for your response.
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General Discussion / motor mounts
« Last post by chuck stas on May 18, 2023, 10:15:58 AM »
Good Morning, Does anyone have a good source for motor mounts for a 1983 p303 13 HP yanmar diesel.
The engine is shacking like crazy Sometimes.
Thanks for any info.
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P37 / Re: Windlass
« Last post by Last Resort on May 17, 2023, 11:54:30 PM »
Specs????   are you referring to weight and strength of a windlass to install, or how and the ability to install one at all? 

If your looking how to install on a Pearson, after 10 years of thinking it out, I finally did it on my 90 31-2 last summer, which can be found here:

https://groups.google.com/g/pearson-boats/c/yv55gerxL8U/m/oInNcredAQAJ

Of course you would need a bigger windlass than the 1 I was able to use for my small boat, but maybe you can get some ideas for installing one on yours :) Good Luck!!!!

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P37 / Windlass
« Last post by Dalliance on May 17, 2023, 10:37:51 AM »
We recently bought the Pearson 37-2 which did not come with a windlass. We have been having difficulty finding one that fits the boat’s specs. If you have one that does fit, please let me know the make and model number. Thanks!!
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Plumbing and Galley Systems / Re: Deck drain/scuppers P31-2
« Last post by Dolce_Vita on May 16, 2023, 12:08:44 PM »
If the Forespar parts don’t fit, you can always just grind down the Marelon flange till it does. Shouldn’t take much.
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Plumbing and Galley Systems / Re: Deck drain/scuppers P31-2
« Last post by edithcollins on May 15, 2023, 04:47:18 PM »
I just replaced mine with fittings in stock at west marine.  They worked perfectly.
It was $54.00 or so.
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