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Interior Structures / Re: 323 Water Tanks

« on: April 12, 2025, 06:50:29 PM »

Thanks for reply, I am going into the yards for bottom paint and some projects.  Thought I would try the plastic welding first since I don't want to remove any bulkheads to install a new tank unless it becomes my only option!  I really do appreciate the tank supplier and dimensions.  I plan to keep these on file for the future.  DavidG

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New Member Introductions / Re: Owner Pearson 32.3

« on: January 06, 2025, 01:56:08 PM »

Welcome, Bobby this is a great forum to learn about the P323!

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Standing & Running Rigging and Fitting/Tuning / Re: topping lift on the backstay ?

« on: January 05, 2025, 11:04:40 AM »

I have this configuration on the backstay but very rarely if at all ever used, since a topping lift is also installed/normally used on my boat.  The attachment to the boom (either way) is only used during no mainsail hoisted, as it is there to keep the boom off of the deck and out of the way.  Depending on the wind conditions, it is unattached when the mainsail is raised and can support the boom.  I do not keep my boom vang installed unless I need it since it interferes with my salon hatch, and is only needed during sailing conditions.

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Interior Structures / Chart Table Drawer Pull Project

« on: November 25, 2024, 12:27:34 PM »

I don't know if Pearson installed a chart table side drawer or not?  It gives an arm reach access to the hidden booze locker behind the chart side of the table when the drawer is removed.  Even so, I added what I believe to be a tasteful SS drawer pull that gives me ease of access to opening the drawer. I though it worthwhile sharing this little detail project since the flush pull (the smallest dia. size SS  pull I could find) does not establish interference of any sort - externally nor internally; although, the tolerance for the depth of the recess not to break through the back of the 1/2 teak was tight! You must go slow checking often with the forstner bit - It was a balance between flush mounting and not breaking thru the back side!

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Mast and Spar Issues / Re: New Mast Step

« on: November 24, 2024, 11:34:20 AM »

Can you give me contact information?  thanks, DavidG

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Mast and Spar Issues / Pearson Boom Pad Eye

« on: November 24, 2024, 11:31:16 AM »

I am adding a 3rd Reef point on my P323 boom and need to source a padeye to match all the others on the boom - I don't want to add a different fitting than what is already there!  Any help would be appreciated, thanks

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For Sale and Wanted / Pearson Boom Pad Eye

« on: November 24, 2024, 11:28:23 AM »

I am adding a 3rd Reef point on my P323 boom and need to source a padeye to match all the others on the boom - I don't want to add a different fitting than what is already there!  Any help would be appreciated, thanks

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Interior Structures / Re: Plastic Bin under Nav Seat-

« on: November 24, 2024, 10:36:29 AM »

Very good simple idea, as this is a must for me relieving my organizing overload kinumdrum(s) throughout the boat...  I have yet to try and weld plastic - have a bow tank that needs welding if possible (see my response to 323 Water Tank posting?  Your weld looks very nice (if that is what I see in the photo (triangular add-on). Thanks for the good idea as I plan to add it to my list for winter projects!  Lastly, did you use cardboard for templatinng the plexiglass cutout? DaividG

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Interior Structures / Lee Cloth and Galley Safety Bar

« on: November 24, 2024, 10:14:57 AM »

I recently finished a couple of projects that were needed; since my P323 doesn't have a sea berth, I decided to add a lee cloth to the Port side settee berth but while doing so also encorporated a galley safety bar.  The aft lee cloth padeye bolt provided for the fwd safety bar stantion base upper mounting screw (integral design).  I wanted something simple and yet non-intrusive, which this design hit the mark!.  The materials are easily accessible and found on-line, and are all 316 SS paying particular attention to strength specifications of the padeye bolts (400 lbs).  The safety bar is composed of 1" SS  rail and I drilled and tapped (1/4x20) the outer set screw hole into the railing tube to anchor the padeye bollts to the fitting and tube locking it all together.  It works nicely and is substantial, and I was able to get a nice finished look.  The lee cloth was pretty straight forward after "measuring thrice drill once" to install the padeye bolts.; also added were a second set of barrel bolts for the sliding settee berth board to ensure the weight of the lee cloth under load will give extra security with the supporting board.  Lastly, I added 3 equally spaced tie rings to the lee cloth to allow extra holding by tying cloth to salon grab rail (it works nicely) and gives me the much needed features.

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Interior Structures / Re: 323 Water Tanks

« on: November 22, 2024, 10:40:56 AM »

Voyager,
Thanks for the tank information as I have been considering plastic welding my bow tank fitting/side wall that was busted out of the tank (i.e., triangular tank side wall piece along with the hose fitting was busted/separated). It looks like someone stepped on the fitting and the side wall triangular piece busted out from the stress1?  Never the less, your replacement info has me considering replacing the bow tank altogether.  Could you expand upon how you got the bow tank into its location; was there a lot of interference removal required?  If it is not a major ordeal I am considering the replacement otherwise will try my hand at plastic welding as a starting point.  Thanks, DavidG/Independence

PS - I am located on the Sassafras River not to far from your hailing port.

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Boat Handling / Re: P323 Boatspeed

« on: February 18, 2023, 10:17:54 AM »

Selene, thank you for the information.  I will use this to see how these data tools work with my P323, Independence!   Also not knowing if you're following this thread anymore, it somewhat perplexes me in regards to some other threads about pointing ability of the P323 and until I get more first-hand feedback from my P323, the polar speed chart (as well as the table); these imply the boat will point at least 45 degrees with modest performance!?  Others imply that 110 degrees is best tacking capability, which I am assuming is maximum performance (speed) verses beating off a lee shore capability?  I also assume the wave/wind work against making ground too...  Thanks again for the data charts!

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Boat Handling / Re: Broad reach sailing in high wind and following seas

« on: February 15, 2023, 09:28:55 AM »

Thanks for rule of thumb reefing!  I experienced at times heavy roll sailing while wing and wing, with 4-6 foot seas, on my first sail this past Thanksgiving (sailing my new purchase home).  Wind conditions were building and were between 15 - 17 kts.  The rolling was somewhat more my fault (from heavy steering) and with chasing shifting wind conditions while trying to pinch around a point.  I should have rigged a preventer to help with this the point of sail, but the rudder was very effective and boat quickly responded to keep my sails full - dicey at times, and there were some times the roll was very heavy!  I should have reefed...

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General Discussion / Re: mast foot bracket.

« on: October 29, 2022, 08:24:59 PM »

Ed, I think this is the case for the boat I am buying; it looks painted with a high-quality paint too.  I will take a picture of it when I go back for the survey.  Mine is definitely steel and the rusting (superficial, at least at this point) is along a weld line - the rest of it 90% looks really good.  It could be associated with the bolting like yours, so I will take a closer look.  I may go ahead and have one fabricated out of aluminum like yours, it is a good idea.  Not sure if the fabricator needs it in hand to copy or is there a drawing/specs out there?  I would like to have one on the shelf for when I do pull the mast, but for now I will clean this one up and epoxy paint it as my first project when I get the boat home! Thanks for the fabricator as I have added them to my references!

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New Member Introductions / Re: New Member/Owner

« on: October 29, 2022, 08:00:33 PM »

Thanks for the welcome and insights!  Ed I will keep an eye out for cbpsa activities, but with my hands full buying the boat and hopefully sailing her up here from the Rappahannock River before too much into December!  I do hope all goes well too - survey and sea trial is scheduled for Nov 10 and closing is Nov 18, then it wait for a weather window while I prepare her for the trip.  The previous owner is not much of a sailor so she did not get used a lot and appears to be more of a dock sider, day sailor if that.  So I am very focused on safety gear and essentials!  Ed I have read a lot of your modifications and will be reaching out as I start my journey with SV Independence (fingers crossed)!

Selene thanks for your assessment, which helps confirm my readings and belief in the design.  I love a fresh wind and weather sailing, but not too fond of the cold!  Good to know her wind and sea ability; I was reading about a P323 owner out in CA that was modifying his boat with some nice features, one of which was to have a forestay shroud just behind the jib shroud (roller furling genoa) to allow for higher wind conditions sailing since the roller furled genoa loses its lift when less than 75% (or there about). I read a little more about this from the boat builder of Shannon boats who discusses the conundrum of having a large genoa (170%) and a small one (120%) which limits performance on either end of the spectrum for each sail size, thus the second staysail (for heavy weather and storm weather too). It looks like a straightforward modification, and the stay shroud easily detaches and pulls out of the way for utilizing the genoa.  I like the idea and would consider it...

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General Discussion / Re: mast foot bracket.

« on: October 25, 2022, 03:40:42 PM »

Dolce_Vita, Thanks for the fabricator that did your mast plate as I am not sure whether I need one... yet!?  I have what I believe to be superficial rust on mine when I inspected it.  Most of the plate still has what looks like epoxy paint from when it was blasted and repainted 5-6 years ago.  There may have been some welding rebuilding done on it as I was rubbing around on it and felt like there was some weld buildup from maybe where there was previous pitting.  However, I see you went with Aluminum; would this because of elimination of dissimilar metals?  How has yours been holding up and did you coat it with anything or anodize it?  in the meantime, before I pull the mast for a demanding reason, I will clean mine up and epoxy paint it to keep on top of its maintenance.  I am interested in your thoughts!?