Pearson Yachts Forum
General Category - Pearson Owners and Enthusiasts => New Member Introductions => Topic started by: mitchellthomas on April 16, 2020, 10:40:17 PM
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Hello!
This is my first sailboat, which I actually purchased in November of last year, and since I haven't sailed in over 30 years. I'm pretty much starting from scratch there as well. My boat has a ton of deferred maintenance that needs to be tackled (the PO had a major health issue right after purchasing the boat so it sat for a year) - and before that it was a live-aboard for a few years.
I've already done a bunch of work on it, but the big target right now is the engine. Currently it is powered by a Volvo MD11c, but I'm considering going electric - so if anyone here has any experience with that I would love to hear from you.
Cheers
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Welcome! I acquired my 323 2 years ago after setting for 4 years so I understand your issues. Engine is one of my issues though I'm sticking with the existing gas Atomic 4. Keep us updated as you search out the electric option.
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I just rebuilt my Atomic Four but electric is viable for the sailing we do- you might like this:
these two have already done extensive sailing with a converted golf-cart motor they call "Electrobeake". Now one of their patrons has given them a sweet electric sail drive which they install in this episode.
They are young and both architecs- And they are a lot more mechanically inclined than the architects I've worked with...
https://youtu.be/WAhlrGck-bc
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Nice, but expensive! You could put $15k into a setup like that with batteries at a minimum.
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Alma - thanks for the link! Uma was actually one of my inspirations for making this change. Apparently, there are a few other YouTubers that are also all-electric.
I will definitely post updates. Initial cost estimate for motor and battery pack are in the $8-10k range, add to that solar and related electronics.
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Mitchell,
Welcome to the forum! I hope you'll keep us appraised of your progress. Maybe even start a blog or YouTube channel of your own!
I..these two have already done extensive sailing with a converted golf-cart motor they call "Electrobeake". Now one of their patrons has given them a sweet electric sail drive which they install in this episode.
They are young and both architecs- And they are a lot more mechanically inclined than the architects I've worked with...
https://youtu.be/WAhlrGck-bc
Alma,
OMG! I don't know whether to thank you or curse you! Being an engineer, I was interested, and immediately viewed their episodes on installing the new electric saildrive. THEN I went back in time and view the episodes on installing their original electric motor. By then, I was hooked, and went back to episode #1 and started binge-watching. Nine hours and 35 episodes later, I called it quits for the day! (What else have I got to do during the COVID-19 shutdown? ;) ) Only ~200 more to go!
Although I enjoy all the "lifestyle" stuff, my favorite episodes are the more technical ones covering cabinetry, anchoring, fiberglassing, etc.
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Good for you!
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Darn. I am now hooked also...
They seem like good people.
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Yes they are really nice folks.
If you want to see our very favorite sailing couple try these two on their Hallberg Rassy 54 Cloudy Bay.
For a time I worked at the Cherubini Yard so I've seen some 'Bristol' yachts but this HR 54 is maintained better than anything I've seen. It is 6 or 7 years old too!
We love show this because most of the show is sailing and that boat sails like a dream.
This episode they anchor in Cape May, NJ our home port, and they say it is one of the most lovely places they've been- That's saying something with everywhere they've been and we couldn't agree more...
https://youtu.be/wPLvLN-epiM