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General Discussion / Re: Slow Leak From under engine

« 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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P27 / Re: Main sheet traveler

« on: June 14, 2025, 11:07:28 PM »

I don't have a 27, but I can't believe having a line in the doorway was factory put.  My 31-2 runs near the mast from the traveller and back again to the cockpit for control on the starboard side.  Look for a block or where one may have been just behind the mast.

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For Sale and Wanted / Re: Winter cover for Pearson 26

« on: March 28, 2025, 01:07:58 PM »

https://www.shipshapecanvas.com/

I just ordered one for my 31-2, and since they already had done many of them, they're making it from their templates since my boat is 6hrs away and getting measurements at this time of year were not available.  $2450US shipped in US.  Most likely they'll have templates for yours too.  I've talked to others who have the same ones and they're very pleased.  My only other alternative was to pay for a dock for 2-3 weeks locally and have it custom made there fro about the same CDN dollar value, and this way I don't have to deal with any delayed time

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P34 / Re: Need lower companionway hardware...or a picture to go on

« on: August 17, 2024, 12:04:45 PM »

Is this what your looking for?   This is mine on my 31-2, but it looks like there was something else once upon a time before I got the boat in 2011. 

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P323 / Re: Windlass

« on: July 18, 2024, 07:16:03 PM »

I went with the 8 strand as suggested, but if I don't pull on it from underneath, it binds up easily.  With just the little tug/pull, it runs through nicely.  Not sure there'd be enough weight even with a big drop, unlike my 10"  

I got the V700 looking around for only $600 US in 2022, so do your searching if you go with it

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P323 / Re: Windlass

« on: July 17, 2024, 10:43:35 PM »

This was my install 2 years ago on my 31-2.  Yours is somewhat similar, so maybe you can get some ideas from my install.  Good Luck!

https://groups.google.com/g/pearson-boats/c/yv55gerxL8U/m/oInNcredAQAJ

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P27 / Re: Sea Strainer

« on: July 10, 2024, 12:51:26 PM »

If you have the original, probably brass, it's time to replace the whole unit and put in a modern one that you can see through and deal with much easier.  I changed mine a decade ago to a Vetus model

https://www.vetusmarine.com/store/p/228-Strainer-Type-140-3/4.aspx

and love it.  There are many different manufacturers of this type of strainer.
It's an easy swap. Just match up the hose sizes to the model you need and all set.

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Engine and Drive Train / Re: new motor

« on: June 24, 2024, 11:28:06 PM »

I believe it's a scam myself, but likely the same as everyone else here, I didn't want to say anything in case it was for real and you missed it.   Again though, if it seems to good to be true, it "usually" is. 

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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