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General Discussion / Re: INSURANCE

« on: February 25, 2026, 03:09:27 PM »

Geico wants a survey before renewal date on my '77 P323. Current premium is about $200/yr. Who knows what it'll be post survey if at all. Progressive will insure for about $300 no survey. Unknown whether they will require one in the future. I'd have to buy towing insurance if I go with Progressive. Can anyone relate?

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Standing & Running Rigging and Fitting/Tuning / Re: Chain plate removal and inspection

« on: February 25, 2026, 02:52:36 PM »

I'm making it a priority this season to closly inspect my original chainplates and go from there.

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Standing & Running Rigging and Fitting/Tuning / Re: Stainless Steel Chainplates (failed 50 miles offshore)

« on: February 25, 2026, 02:19:30 PM »

This experience convinces me I need to replace original rigging on my '77 P323!  Freshwater boat used a few months a year but still. Maybe I'll replace original sails as well. Ha

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P323 / Re: Pearson 323 Rig Tension using a Loos Gauge

« on: February 25, 2026, 01:51:55 PM »

One night mast pumping caused me to tie the whisker pole halyard to a bow cleat which got me through the night.

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P323 / Re: Nesting Dinghy

« on: February 25, 2026, 01:44:37 PM »

Good question. I bought a 15 yr old 11 ft Achilles last spring with a 15 hp 4 stroke yamaha. I was shocked at just how big that rig is once i got it home. No way i putting that on deck or hanging off the stern. I towed it last summer only on short jaunts.

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P323 / Re: Engine Gauges

« on: February 25, 2026, 09:52:09 AM »

Nicely done! I do find the location a bit annoying the way people's legs block line of sight!

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P323 / Re: Cockpit drains

« on: February 25, 2026, 09:30:11 AM »

I assume you are on the hard. Why do you shut the seacocks rather than let the cockpit drain?

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Electrical Systems & Electronics / Re: Shorepower inlet.

« on: February 25, 2026, 09:21:07 AM »

I still have the original Newmar BRE38 panel. I plugged in to shore power to charge batteries while on the hard and am getting reverse polarity on two out the 4 individual breakers. Going with this ELCI upgrade is more than I want to tackle.   I'm hoping to either find replacement breakers or a complete panel. Anyone with this experience?

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Steering System, Hull Structure / Emergency tiller on P323

« on: November 18, 2024, 09:35:01 PM »

My emergency tiller useless unless I remove the compass and guard from my pedestal. I feel like I am missing something. See pic.

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Steering System, Hull Structure / Re: steering fix

« on: November 18, 2024, 09:31:55 PM »

I used brass rods to fashion new pins. We'll see how they hold up. More concerning to me was the condition of the idler plate. It's a total rust blob. I replaced it with a 12x12 5/16 aluminum plate. I don't understand why Edson used steel. Everything else is either bronze/brass or aluminum. Even the bolts holding the pedestal in place. Oddly, steel nuts were used which were totally fused to the bolts. I've attached pics of my old plate.

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Plumbing and Galley Systems / Fuel shutoff valve setting

« on: November 04, 2024, 10:41:16 AM »

I noticed on my fuel shutoff valve, which is an electric solenoid valve, mounted directly on the tank, has a flat blade screw head to select "Normal" or "By-pass." It's set to By-pass. What does this setting do?  It seems to be working. I experienced fuel issues this summer so I'm looking everything over.  However, I'm pretty sure it was a dirty carb.  A pic is attached.

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Standing & Running Rigging and Fitting/Tuning / Re: Loose Bonding wire

« on: December 25, 2022, 09:01:59 PM »

I had replaced the valve, through hull and strainer a few years ago. That stud must have detached from the strainer some time ago. I should be able to simply extend that wire over to my valve to accomplish the same bonding.

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General Discussion / Re: Our new Pearson Portsmouth 43

« on: December 18, 2022, 05:29:01 PM »

She's a beauty and looks comfy!

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Standing & Running Rigging and Fitting/Tuning / Re: Loose Bonding wire

« on: December 05, 2022, 12:11:01 PM »

Is there a bonding wire attached to it from the inside of the bilge?

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Standing & Running Rigging and Fitting/Tuning / Re: Loose Bonding wire

« on: December 03, 2022, 04:29:37 PM »

Is it safe to assume there is nothing inside the bilge wall that that stud was specifically screwed to that needed to be bonded?  I'm thinking that stud is there as a means to attach a jumper wire to the through hull ball valve a few inches from it.  What's the best way to attach the wire to the valve without removing the valve?  I've attached a picture that I thought I had attached earlier.