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New Member Introductions / Re: Pearson 36-2 New Owner

« on: January 25, 2024, 12:58:03 PM »

Welcome.  I took ownership of a 1990 36-2 in late spring of 2023.  Would be happy to trade info and experiences.  There are a lot of Pearsons out there and there definitely is some support, but the forums are generally either much quieter or not as useful/searchable as I was used to with a previous boat.  I had an Ericson before and their forum is a goldmine for current feedback and historical threads.  I miss that!

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New Member Introductions / Re: New member looking at a Pearson 36-2

« on: February 27, 2023, 09:24:43 PM »

Thank you, Steve. Sorry for not responding earlier. I'm used to my old ericson board that sent me a notification when I got a response to a thread I was involved in. Maybe this board does too and I missed it?

I appreciate the advice.  I may ask for more description on the spring line usage for leaving the dock and returning.

I have purchased my 36-2. It sits on the hard right now in Mystic CT. I'll be sailing it down to Hampton VA in late April/early May with an acquaintance who is a legit delivery captain and one other crew. My experience is in the Chesapeake so I'm not keen on doing the trip with less experience on board.

I'm hoping to get a slip in my marina that will allow me to turn to starboard so I can use that back and fill method when the prevailing winds are working against me.  And a slip to port to lay up against, rather than a neighbor's boat lol. 

My 36-2 has autopilot underneath on the quadrant. The only "major" thing I want to work on before leaving on the trip is to sand and paint the bottom and more importantly change the bolts that hold the cables to the quadrant and the bolt that does the same for the autopilot arm. There are rusty and not stainless. I plan on getting up there to meet with the owner to go over the boat's unique characteristics and do some sailing and maneuvering under power. 

Did I mention this boat has a new engine with 4.9 hours on it?  I'm reading up on how to properly break in the engine.  A lot to learn.

Jay

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New Member Introductions / New member looking at a Pearson 36-2

« on: February 11, 2023, 09:40:08 PM »

Thanks for the ad! I've been sailing a 27' Ericson for about 10 years. I have sailed 99% of that time solo, and I sail regularly on the Chesapeake. Some overnights when I have time.

I recently sold my Ericson in order to get the next one (I can't own two!). I have been looking at various larger S/Vs in the 32 to 36 foot range.  The boat that grabbed my attention the most so after has been a Pearson 36-2.  I'll add that my wife is much more interested in this vessel and expresses interest in sailing it. But, realistically, I'm sure I'll be solo a lot of the time.

I'd love to hear from other 36-2 owners about your experiences. How do they handle? What would the learning curve to single hand this boat be? Any specific advice?

It's a shoal draft, all lines lead to cockpit. No windlass. 

I'm a determined learner and I'm nearing retirement and see myself spending even more time on the water. Mostly if not exclusively coastal sailing, perhaps poking out to head towards New England and, who knows, maybe the Bahamas and beyond. 

Thanks!  Jay