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General Discussion / Slow Leak From under engine

« Last post by dlarusso on Today at 12:29:55 AM »

Hoping to get some ideas on where this slow leak is coming from. I've tried baby powder, paper towels around the hull, seacocks, etc. etc and those all seem to be dry.  The one spot I see is a small trail of water coming from under the engine - but not FROM the engine. The engine seems to be sitting on a mount of some sort and there is now water directly below it...but I did notice it has a small gap under it and can see a slight water line.  I have an '85 P303 with a 2GM20F.  The pics attached show where it is leaking (about 1/2 gallon every 3-5 days. Sometimes slower and I can't find a pattern of when we sail vs. when we run the engine vs. when she's just sitting in the slip - it still comes at different flow levels that don't align to any one use case. 

Any thoughts or tips here? I'm on the verge of pulling her out of the water to see if something strange is up on the hull.

Puzzled by this...many thanks for any thoughts.

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Plumbing and Galley Systems / crack

« Last post by Frayed Knot on July 27, 2026, 08:41:16 AM »

Does anyone know what kind of plastic was used for the bow fresh water tank.  Has a crack and going to repair it.

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General Discussion / Electric motor conversion

« Last post by Scott on June 17, 2026, 06:35:51 PM »

I’m wondering if anyone here has converted their diesel or atomic 4 engine to an electric motor, and if so what motor did you install ?

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For Sale and Wanted / 32 Pearson for sale in cape cod

« Last post by frankyathink on May 30, 2026, 03:32:53 PM »

I am selling a 32 Pearson in good condition.  Great racer or cruiser

Well outfitted.  Tall rig rod rigging hydraulic back stay lots of sails winches auto helm etc ets

Sailed her for 25 years. Is aging up and lack energy

Great boat for short money. Parts alone are worth a lot

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Sails and Canvas / Re: loose or fixed foot

« Last post by Frayed Knot on May 05, 2026, 10:07:59 PM »

Just wanted to say that I love my new sail...  Have had it almost a year and it's great.

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New Member Introductions / Re: 323 - New to me! Yea!

« Last post by 323Voyager on April 25, 2026, 07:37:57 AM »

Congrats!
I don't know of any quirks, the 323 is a solid design. Like any old boat, you will have plenty of things wearing out, but there is a lot of info online and on this site, to help guide you.
Enjoy your new old boat!

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New Member Introductions / 323 - New to me! Yea!

« Last post by Mike Roberts on April 23, 2026, 09:14:04 AM »

Hello all, just bought Hull#174. it is very good shape. Wondering if there are any quirks that I should be aware of? Look forward to chatting with you all soon.
Thanks
Mike

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P323 / Re: Nesting Dinghy

« Last post by 323Voyager on April 21, 2026, 01:09:42 PM »

That's why i was thinking of a nesting one. Then I could nest it up front, or have one half forward of the mast and one half behind the mast.

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P323 / Re: Cockpit drains

« Last post by 323Voyager on April 21, 2026, 01:08:33 PM »

I keep it in the water. The Marina has Bubblers. So I keep the Cockpit Drains open, Dave said he ran hoses through or something which kept the water from freezing up higher blocking the sink. Winter is over now, but if anyone knows that Hack, feel free to post it!

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P28 / Re: 1986 Pearson 28 parts for sale

« Last post by Djtskipro on March 24, 2026, 01:05:46 PM »

I need a section of rub rail to repair a break on my 1986 Pearson 28-2. Need at least a couple feet, but could always use more for future repairs. I think UPS shipping is fairly reasonable up to 8 feet. Can you help?