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Steering System, Hull Structure / Re: Pearson 323 Skeg

« Last post by Alma on December 06, 2023, 12:51:32 PM »

No worries. Fix it with thickened West System. I used some lightweight fiberglass cloth and epoxy first to lock up the seams. That may be overkill. There are plenty of tutorials on using epoxy on the West website. Go easy with the grinder- take away only what you need to get to clean fiberglass and don't maul the bronze fasteners- its hard to find good bronze hardware today and the last thing you want to do is use stainless steel replacements. Remember to fill the screw slots with modeling clay so if the bronze parts ever need to come apart the screw slots will still take a screwdriver. Take your time. Photo shows the parts- its a sistership.

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Steering System, Hull Structure / Re: Pearson 323 Skeg

« Last post by chuck stas on December 06, 2023, 10:41:22 AM »

Last year my skeg looked the same as yours.
I sanded some, than filled the gap with epoxy faring Than painted .
Just pulled the boat out and it still looks good.
easy project. Good Luck.

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Steering System, Hull Structure / Pearson 323 Skeg

« Last post by 323Voyager on December 05, 2023, 05:28:38 PM »

Hi,
   Now that my Pearson 323 is on the hard, I need to address an issue found during the survey. The skeg had a crack forming at the lower gudgeon.
I chipped away all of the loose material and found that it was a really thin layer of some type of filler, and it did not bond with the bronze gudgeon underneath (See pics attached).
So my question is, whats the best way to repair this? Do I just cover with epoxy filler, fair, paint and bottom paint? Or do I use a few layers of glass?

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Plumbing and Galley Systems / Re: Tank dimensions / specs on a 1983 Pearson 34

« Last post by geoffreykwright1 on December 05, 2023, 11:18:52 AM »

Will do.  I'll post the design specs on the forum.

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Plumbing and Galley Systems / Re: Tank dimensions / specs on a 1983 Pearson 34

« Last post by Last Resort on December 05, 2023, 11:01:55 AM »

Once done, if you could post your results and costs, that would be great as this is a common subject on both the Pearson Forums    If it works out, would be nice to have a CDN source!

THANKS!!!

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Plumbing and Galley Systems / Re: Tank dimensions / specs on a 1983 Pearson 34

« Last post by geoffreykwright1 on December 05, 2023, 10:35:15 AM »

Thanks.  Mass Precision Plastics in Whitby does custom marine tanks - so I think I'll source locally...I'll just need to make some mock-ups to get the correct dimensions.....thanks again for the help.

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Plumbing and Galley Systems / Re: Tank dimensions / specs on a 1983 Pearson 34

« Last post by Last Resort on December 04, 2023, 11:29:45 PM »

You're welcome, and yes, my holding tank is under the V-berth, and 2 water tanks in the cabin area.  I can't help with the exchange, but could provide assistance with bringing it up from the US, especially with the Toronto Boat Show in January if you can find what you need with Triple-M.  Being in Hamilton area myself, I'm not aware of anyone off hand to provide the tanks custom made, but if you do find someone, be sure to compare all final costs first      Could be very expensive here in the end?

Again, good luck!

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Plumbing and Galley Systems / Re: Tank dimensions / specs on a 1983 Pearson 34

« Last post by geoffreykwright1 on December 04, 2023, 01:37:44 PM »

Thanks.  Very helpful.  By the look of your drawing, looks like your holding tank might be under the v-berth?  The boat I am working on has the holding tank (bag) under the starboard settee along with one water tank.  Triple-M looks good, but I am in Canada so will likely look for someone local to save on the shipping, import duty and currency exchange.  But thanks again...

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Plumbing and Galley Systems / Re: Tank dimensions / specs on a 1983 Pearson 34

« Last post by Last Resort on December 04, 2023, 12:47:59 PM »

Try

http://triplemplastics.us/#&panel1-3.   

They've made many for Pearsons, and may know and have what you need. 

You may find some FYI info here as well

https://groups.google.com/g/pearson-boats/c/LauhLzYaTYI

Strange yours has bags, and unless I'm mistaken, likely replaced original tanks at some point.  My 90 31-2 are all solid. 

This is what my holding tank's dimensions are, and looks like, but yours could be different.

https://14545930777348296953.googlegroups.com/attach/67bb0d96565ed/FE3C050C-DE84-405E-B30D-EBA70087C278.png?part=0.1&view=1&vt=ANaJVrFjO1g54Gr1Y1WiVFB6WlAvBlLnEBG0XjChkX_haK2W4ZGkmcaaWt3pTGyzAUjxjOcsrmg3umujdl8A2kYKxq6OBeTnOE1VHE4H_rwRo1YPbhK9ryQ


Good Luck!!!

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Plumbing and Galley Systems / Tank dimensions / specs on a 1983 Pearson 34

« Last post by geoffreykwright1 on December 04, 2023, 10:37:16 AM »

Hi - I doing some work for a client who has a 1983 (might be 1984) Pearson 34 who wants the water and holding tanks replaced.  The boat currently has soft-sided bags.  Does anyone happen to have specifications for these tanks (or do I need to build a mock-up with cardboard)?  Thanks in advance.