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Plumbing and Galley Systems / Re: crack

« Last post by 323Voyager on August 17, 2026, 08:32:33 PM »

If its an original tank, it may be fiberglass. If its been replaced, its probably polyethylene, that seems to be the popular plastic that's used.

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General Discussion / Re: Slow Leak From under engine

« Last post by 323Voyager on August 17, 2026, 08:29:25 PM »

I have a 323 , So its slightly different setup, But I had a weeping leak that turned out to be my rudder post. It uses the stuffing box rope, like the propeller shaft so it just needed some tightening. But when it leaked it was just a very small stream that ran under the engine. It would dry up and be hard to find, but I would have fresh water accumulating under the engine.
Good luck hunting.

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Engine and Drive Train / Re: Dockside engine removal - for conversion to electric

« Last post by Scott on August 12, 2026, 10:55:43 AM »

Just read this thread. Anybody know how the conversion to electric went, or is there anyone else that has done this ? Scott

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General Discussion / Re: Slow Leak From under engine

« Last post by Last Resort on August 07, 2026, 11:40:01 PM »

the only suggestion I have is my experience that took 2 years to track down a leak on my 31-2....it was from my exhaust hose where it joins the SS exhaust port on the stern.  They do not meet up horizontally and the SS port wore a hole in the top of the exhaust hose and would then find it's way under the gas tank and under the motor to the bilge.  It wasn't till I finally got some black exhaust mixed in with the water that I finally traced it. It wasn't easy on my boat to reach, but luckily I have a speaker hole to work with and 2 of us managed to get the new line on.  Before that I had to empty the bilge every morning before sailing or I'd wash out the cabin floor, but now I've had a completely dry bilge since then. Good Luck!

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General Discussion / Slow Leak From under engine

« Last post by dlarusso on August 05, 2026, 12:29:55 AM »

Hoping to get some ideas on where this slow leak is coming from. I've tried baby powder, paper towels around the hull, seacocks, etc. etc and those all seem to be dry.  The one spot I see is a small trail of water coming from under the engine - but not FROM the engine. The engine seems to be sitting on a mount of some sort and there is now water directly below it...but I did notice it has a small gap under it and can see a slight water line.  I have an '85 P303 with a 2GM20F.  The pics attached show where it is leaking (about 1/2 gallon every 3-5 days. Sometimes slower and I can't find a pattern of when we sail vs. when we run the engine vs. when she's just sitting in the slip - it still comes at different flow levels that don't align to any one use case. 

Any thoughts or tips here? I'm on the verge of pulling her out of the water to see if something strange is up on the hull.

Puzzled by this...many thanks for any thoughts.

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Plumbing and Galley Systems / crack

« Last post by Frayed Knot on July 27, 2026, 08:41:16 AM »

Does anyone know what kind of plastic was used for the bow fresh water tank.  Has a crack and going to repair it.

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General Discussion / Electric motor conversion

« Last post by Scott on June 17, 2026, 06:35:51 PM »

I’m wondering if anyone here has converted their diesel or atomic 4 engine to an electric motor, and if so what motor did you install ?

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For Sale and Wanted / 32 Pearson for sale in cape cod

« Last post by frankyathink on May 30, 2026, 03:32:53 PM »

I am selling a 32 Pearson in good condition.  Great racer or cruiser

Well outfitted.  Tall rig rod rigging hydraulic back stay lots of sails winches auto helm etc ets

Sailed her for 25 years. Is aging up and lack energy

Great boat for short money. Parts alone are worth a lot

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Sails and Canvas / Re: loose or fixed foot

« Last post by Frayed Knot on May 05, 2026, 10:07:59 PM »

Just wanted to say that I love my new sail...  Have had it almost a year and it's great.

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New Member Introductions / Re: 323 - New to me! Yea!

« Last post by 323Voyager on April 25, 2026, 07:37:57 AM »

Congrats!
I don't know of any quirks, the 323 is a solid design. Like any old boat, you will have plenty of things wearing out, but there is a lot of info online and on this site, to help guide you.
Enjoy your new old boat!