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Interior Structures / Re: Interior Cushion replacement

« Last post by Last Resort on October 29, 2026, 10:16:11 PM »

Since you have the cushions, just take them as is to any marine upholsterer you can find in the area and they'll do the rest.  I had all my 31-2 #252 cabin and the 1 upright in the aft cushions done (didn't see any reason to do the beds as they're always covered with bed sheets anyway). In 2014 it cost me $1000cdn for the job with keeping the original cushions as they were still in great shape.

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Interior Structures / Re: Interior Cushion replacement

« Last post by buffman on October 28, 2026, 04:11:59 PM »

Hi Sarah,

  You'll get the best results by using a local upholsterer who can come to your boat and make measurements.  Using the stretched-out threadbare original fabric as patterns will result in a less-than-ideal result.  At least, that has been our experience.

We're acquiring a '91 31-2 (Second Wind, Hull#240), and my wife would like the cushions re-upholstered also. Does anyone in the western NY area have a recommendation for a local upholsterer, and are the measurements available online anywhere? I have all the cushions in my garage for the winter, and suspect we'll be doing this in stages over the winter.

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Plumbing and Galley Systems / Re: 28-2 electric bilge pump

« Last post by Last Resort on October 25, 2026, 11:49:36 PM »

I have a 31-2, but doubt the bilge is much different. Mine is installed mid cabin, not in the small front bilge where the depth/speed/temp sender is as that appears to be my lowest bilge point.  The original was like all the others, but with the very shallow bilge of the Pearson's, it couldn't get the last 2 to 3 inches of water.  So I found a Whale Supersub Automatic Low Profile Bilge Pump that draws right down into the last inch of water and it works great when needed.  At the time I had a leak from my exhaust hose at the stern (took 2 years to figure that one and fix it) and had to drain my bilge each morning to be able to sail and avoid water into the cabin sole, so that's how I know it worked so well   Good luck!

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Plumbing and Galley Systems / 28-2 electric bilge pump

« Last post by O_Mahan on October 24, 2026, 06:02:07 PM »

Has anybody had success installing an electric bilge pump on their 28-2? If so, what model did you use and did you install in the forward bilge? It’s such a smallish space but I’d feel better with an auto bilge.

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Plumbing and Galley Systems / Re: Cabinet hardware

« Last post by 323Voyager on October 12, 2026, 05:12:00 PM »

Since you're in MD. Anchors and Oars Sailboat parts in Grasonville, or Bacon Sails in Annapolis, probably have used latches you can get. They both have a lot of older bronze and Stainless hardware.
Good luck hunting.

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Deck Mounted Hardware / Line clutches

« Last post by Urodoc on September 29, 2026, 05:00:45 PM »

Replacing my original EasyLock midi line clutches on my P31-2. Any comments on Antal, Spinlock, new design EasyLocks (mounting bolt spaces are not quite the same so I'll need to fill holes and drill new whatever I purchase)
Thanks in advance.

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Plumbing and Galley Systems / Cabinet hardware

« Last post by GAustin on September 10, 2026, 07:20:48 PM »

Hi all, the hardware that holds a locker door closed in the galley lost a spring and will not stay closed. I’m hoping to just replace it with what is already there so it’s consistent with all the other lockers. It’s the kind where you put your finger through a hole in the door and pull a little brass clasp which allows it to open. When you shut it, there’s a spring inside the pull that keeps it closed. I’m honestly not even sure what to search under but most stores only seem to sell newer latches and not the ones used in the 80’s. Anyone have a suggestion on where to get a replacement? I’m located on the Chesapeake Bay, so any stored in the Baltimore, DC, or with online ordering work well. Any help is greatly appreciated

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For Sale and Wanted / Forward V Bearth Door

« Last post by Jay Mize on August 20, 2026, 08:41:13 PM »

Pearson 32…looking for a head bifold door that leads into forward cabin.
Thanks

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P28 / Rub rail

« Last post by O_Mahan on August 20, 2026, 01:55:38 PM »

Looking for a 4-5’ section of rub rail for a ‘86 28-2. It’s the R1073 L shaped piece.

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Plumbing and Galley Systems / Re: crack

« Last post by 323Voyager on August 17, 2026, 08:32:33 PM »

If its an original tank, it may be fiberglass. If its been replaced, its probably polyethylene, that seems to be the popular plastic that's used.