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General Discussion / Re: what is this tank for?

« Last post by chuck stas on December 01, 2025, 04:05:31 PM »

did you find out what the tank was for ??

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General Discussion / Re: 1987 Pearson 39-2 Chainplate replacement

« Last post by chuck stas on December 01, 2025, 04:04:43 PM »

any luck getting the plate replaced ??

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General Discussion / Re: what is this tank for?

« Last post by chuck stas on December 01, 2025, 04:03:33 PM »

any luck getting the plates replaced ??

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New Member Introductions / I just bought a 1961 Triton 28' built by Aeromarine

« Last post by pendoreillepete on November 26, 2025, 03:24:51 PM »

I just bought a 1961 Triton 28' built by Aeromarine, in Alameda California, the San Francisco Bay Area. I rented the slip from the prior owner, everything was going great until I tried to get Liability insurance for the Marina, and all of the recommended unsures from sailboat forums Progressive, Geico, Haggarty, etc over a dozen companies and insurance brokers, they all said they will not insure a boat over 40 years old, that some people were insured in the past and they are grandfathered in.

So, I am still looking for insurance, but my only other option will be to find a trailer and move the boat out of California.  I have a small farm in Idaho, and plenty of room, but I am 830 miles from Alameda.

Is anyone else currently having this issue with insurance in California? Anyone have a trailer to sell or rent?

I am still really excited about this boat, and I will find a work around, but I would appreciate any help the members of this forum could provide.

Thanks,

Stephen

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Plumbing and Galley Systems / Re: Freshwater pressure pump

« Last post by 323Voyager on November 20, 2025, 07:28:18 PM »

If its a jabsco then yes, there is a rebuild kit.

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Plumbing and Galley Systems / Freshwater pressure pump

« Last post by Frayed Knot on November 16, 2025, 02:08:07 PM »

My 323 is a 1977. I believe the freshwater pressure pump is original. I can’t post a picture of it but it’s a diaphragm pump. I just wanna know if they make a rebuild kit for the pump.

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P323 / Cockpit drains

« Last post by 323Voyager on November 15, 2025, 09:19:01 PM »

Time to winterize, I heard there's a good way to winterize the cockpit drains so they don't freeze but keep them open. Anyone have some tips? Dave G said something about running hoses through them, but he left my marina before I could get the specifics.

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Deck Mounted Hardware / 323 Stantions

« Last post by 323Voyager on September 23, 2025, 05:48:27 PM »

Has anyone moved their amidship stanchions out to, or on the toe rail?
 On the bow they overlap the toe rail, but as you go amidship mine come inline with the chain plates.
The genoa tracks will obviously be a small problem, but I'd like a little more walking room on the deck.
Any suggestions or experience with this would be appreciated.

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Engine and Drive Train / 1979 Pearson 323 Volvo Penta MD11 fuel and air filters question

« Last post by diamondgirlsails on September 08, 2025, 08:05:02 PM »

Diamond Girl is a 1979 Pearson 323 (hull 163) with a Volvo Penta MD11 diesel engine that is running great.  I need to change the fuel filter (I have an internal filter canister on the engine, and an water separator mounted above the engine on the port side).  Can someone provide a supplier for ordering the correct part(s)? 

I'm assuming I'll need to pump air out of the fuel lines after I change the fuel filter.  Any tips/suggestions when doing this?  I have the manual and have read those instructions, but just looking for 'real world' encounters with this process. 

How do I go about cleaning the air filters?  Are there parts I need for the air filters? 

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Engine and Drive Train / Re: 80" P-32 exhaust system

« Last post by 323Voyager on August 27, 2025, 05:28:28 PM »

Looks great. Hopefully the engine pan stays that pretty.