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Sails and Canvas / Re: loose or fixed foot
« on: March 19, 2024, 12:00:32 AM »
Loose fit is the way I've been taught and told since I started sailing in 2007, and works out great for me with the 2 boats I've had, especially the
Pearson 31-2. It's the way I would go.

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P303 / wrong light!
« on: March 11, 2024, 12:05:10 AM »
you're talking about the bow navigation light, and he's asking about the anchor light on top of the mast :)     My anchor light uses a Festoon 43 bulb on my 90 Pearson, but beware....don't get one so bright it attracts every bug in the anchorage if you do anchor out, as it's quite a mess in the morning. My 1st one was 62 LEDs, and I've bought a 36 to replace it with this season.  Being LED, it will still be more than bright enough.

You're right though about the nav light, they don't make them anymore.  I found the last 2 that I could find in the world in England 5 years or so ago and had them delivered to me through Germany, USA and then to Canada with the help of other boaters on the net!

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Electrical Systems & Electronics / Re: P323 Main Fuse
« on: February 14, 2024, 09:08:17 AM »
on my 1990 31-2, mine was the same "shot gun shell" looking fuse, but only a 40A.  When I found it  (a screw had come loose and was shorting out the connection to my panel), I quickly replaced it with a newer 40A 2 prong push in fuse, like we use everywhere now, but it was MUCH bigger in actual size from an auto fuse.  I just took the 2 wires of the existing holder and joined them with the new 2 prong spade holder (just hanging freely, no mounting at all) and just plugged the new fuse in.  It was a 10 minute job for me as the fuse is located under my aft cabin with my batteries. Maybe you can remove/cut the 2 red wires off and move them to a more workable area. If I was going to do mine today though, I'd use this fuse holder and mount it and not have to join any wires: 

https://www.amazon.com/SCOSCHE-PMFHIKF-Maxi-Fuse-Holder/dp/B072JHSW5J?th=1

I have also switched over to LiP04 batteries and no issues.  Good Luck!!

 

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General Discussion / Re: Garmin now the new Microsoft of Marine products!
« on: February 10, 2024, 12:06:22 AM »
the latest garbage reply from Garmin!  Nothing has changed :(    Still out gouging their customers and forcing them to buy new equipment when the original is still working!  Can you imagine if MS had shut down Windows 10 support COMPLETELY after only a year or 2 and made EVERYONE buy Windows 11 to get their support.  Yes it did happen, but not after only 2 years or so!

from Garmin Support:

My apologies, however Product Support for the GPSMAP 721 is no longer available due to its age; that unit has now been moved to online support only (see link below).  That unit is not compatible with any of our current charts and we have not tested it with any current charts.  Even the 2019 charts had very limited compatibility with that generation of chart plotter (such as limited fishing charts, etc.).  I would not recommend updating or purchasing any newer charts for that unit as they have not been tested with it, and if you run into any issues we cannot provide any support for it.

Online Support Center: https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?productID=119865&tab=topics

Thank you,

Chad W
Marine Product Support
Garmin International
800-800-1020

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Engine and Drive Train / Re: Starter Battery
« on: February 06, 2024, 09:21:55 PM »
it can be, and waiting for the lead acid to die is sensible.  I had 3 31group AGMs as mentioned, and they all died early thanks to Covid and sitting for too long without proper charging by my marina at the time :(   So new batteries where in order.  To replace the 3 AGMs, I was looking at around $1500CDN all in for 3 more, which would've gave me around 160 actual amp hours of use (you only can use 50% of lead acid), but I bought the 2 LiP04s 100ah from Renogy for under $600Cnd on sale a piece (going now for $419cdn) with NO taxes at that time (they've do charge now though!), and now have 200 actual amp hours of use, although I've never had to go down below 65% with my solar panel, and no hydro as I anchor out the whole summer.  Also for you US boaters who are looking at Renogy, their prices in the US are somewhat higher than in Canada, and if you buy in Canada, you also get the great exchange discount as well :)

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Engine and Drive Train / Re: Starter Battery
« on: February 03, 2024, 11:44:58 AM »
a group 24 battery is more than enough for a starting battery.  I know some that use a golf cart or motorcycle battery to start their Yanmars.  I use a basic G24 marine myself for starting, and 2 100ah LiP04 for my house (which replaced 3 G31 105ah AGM batteries, and the 2 LiP04s give me more actual ah usage than the old 3 did :)).  It takes alot of special wiring, devices and such (alot of research), but with the price of LiP04 starting batteries, it's the best solution right now.  Once the LiP04 starter batteries come down in price, I'll most likely switch my G24 out too. 

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New Member Introductions / Re: Pearson 36-2 New Owner
« on: January 26, 2024, 02:01:21 PM »
you'll find a goldmine for Pearson info here as well!   Between these 2 sites, I've always managed to get all the help I needed :)

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


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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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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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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 / Re: 1988 Pearson 27-2 Holding Tank
« on: June 19, 2023, 10:21:20 PM »
this thread is for the 31-2, but you will find a lot of pertinent info regarding yours as well.  It may even be the same size. 

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

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For Sale and Wanted / Re: Prop
« on: June 16, 2023, 06:13:55 PM »
who told you a 3 blade would be better to back up???? it's actually WORSE!!!!!  The only thing the 3 blade did for me was reduce rudder turbulence.  I couldn't back up worth a shit with my 3 blade, so went back to a 2 blade.   So if that's the only reason you want a 3 blade, you may want to do more research on the brand and type you're looking to buy. Good Luck!!!

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P37 / Re: Windlass
« 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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I read your updated edit, and I've done all those upgrades except for the WIFI...that to come maybe :)  I've switched to lithium batteries, full canvas with the solar panel on top of the back bar.  And have added a few more upgrades or replacements as well, including mainsail bag, new stanchions, etc., plasteak toe rails, etc.  :)      BTW, I still have the originals should anyone want them FREE!!!!  Just have to get them from Southern Ontario, or can arrange Pittsburgh area :)

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