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New Member Introductions / Re: New member looking at a Pearson 36-2

« Last post by NavChic on May 06, 2025, 09:55:27 PM »

I’m well past retirement and cruise long distances solo and love it. Adding an anchor windlass and good self steering made a huge difference.

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P323 / Re: Engine Gauges

« Last post by 323Voyager on April 23, 2025, 07:13:16 PM »

Here are background graphics for the panel I created with the Cricut Craft Machine. I used two colors, dark blue for the background and gold for the details. This matches how I painted the boat last year.

I'll be reinstalling it this weekend. Can't wait to see how much fuel I have!!

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P323 / Re: Engine Gauges

« Last post by 323Voyager on April 23, 2025, 07:11:03 PM »

Here is the design. I created a template in Sketchup to lay out the gauges. and started cutting up the Ikea cutting boards to make the spacers and framing.

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P323 / Engine Gauges

« Last post by 323Voyager on April 23, 2025, 07:09:44 PM »

I wanted to add a fuel gauge so I don't have to dip the tank with a wood dowel anymore. I had the typical Universal cluster which has no room for another gauge.
I decided to make a new cluster.
I used plastic cutting boards from Ikea to make the frame , spacers and backing plate, and used the Cricut craft machine to cut some vinyl to make the background graphics.
The new gauge set measures 8 x 10.5 inches, which is only slightly bigger then the old one.
Pics below of how it turned out. The final pic was difficult because the sun was reflecting poorly off the plexiglass for the picture, but you can see it for the most part.

I also added LED's for the bilge pump and a future ACR which I don't have yet. The Bilge Pump LED flashes when the bilge pump is running so I know when I'm in the cockpit. The ACR LED will flash according to the charging mode. I plan on getting the Blue Sea 7650 ACR eventually.

Hope the pics and ideas help if someone else is looking to change their current gauge cluster.

Here is the old cluster:

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Standing & Running Rigging and Fitting/Tuning / Re: Jib and Main lines/halyards. what is the right length and gauge?

« Last post by J.Twighlight on April 23, 2025, 04:07:53 PM »

Found this very helpful, along with the attached chart...

https://rigworks.com/selecting-rope-length-diameter-type/

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

« Last post by J.Twighlight on April 22, 2025, 10:34:38 AM »

Good day,

This site as been a great discovery! After many years of racing , cruising and assisting with maintenance on OPB's,  I finally landed one of my own a couple of years ago; a 1980 Pearson 32 which "featured" a Universal M15/5411engine. As I learned from many that spent time on the P32 w/M15, she was under-powered and "motor sailing was usually the way to go. This coupled with the engine being straight "raw water" cooled, requiring a good amount of attention to maintenance. Lack of attention to this element of this motor lead to the demise of the engine and removal for scrap.

Fast forward, After two years finally scored a totally re manned M25 with all the upgrades, new control panel, motor mounts, and a custom built riser assembly for the exhaust. Upgraded exhaust hose from original production to Vetus hose and plastic waterlock muffler to a CenTek muffler. The original muffler was installed directly below the riser output of the old motor. The new muffler's location will be shifted several inches aft and to port off C/L.

Should I feel comfortable routing the new exhaust hose just as they did for the production build ? Thanks for any insight and forgive all of the details, its been quite a journey jut finding a replacement! Cheers

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For Sale and Wanted / Person 323 For Sale

« Last post by robjlemaire on April 15, 2025, 09:50:11 AM »

LAST CALL ASKING $6500 or best offer-A long story but I sadly have to sell my Pearson 323 located in Cape May County, NJ. There has been some work done on the vessel and some work in progress. It has a rebuild Walter Vk Drive. A new never used precision head sail.  A cobbled together head. Any way $6,500 or best offer. For more info email me at robjlemaire@gmail.com

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Interior Structures / Re: 323 Water Tanks

« Last post by DavidG on April 12, 2025, 06:50:29 PM »

Thanks for reply, I am going into the yards for bottom paint and some projects.  Thought I would try the plastic welding first since I don't want to remove any bulkheads to install a new tank unless it becomes my only option!  I really do appreciate the tank supplier and dimensions.  I plan to keep these on file for the future.  DavidG

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For Sale and Wanted / BEST OFFER 1966 PEARSON VANGUARD 32 Hull 291

« Last post by Ginger on March 30, 2025, 11:55:29 AM »

PV 32, 1966, Hull 291 BEST OFFER

Saoirse was last sailed regularly the summer of 2021. It was pulled out of the water as usual in the fall, shrink wrapped  for winter storage in Wareham MA and  has been there since.

The deck has some soft areas -the plan was to have repaired over winter but that never happened. Otherwise, the boat is in great condition given her age. Bukh DV 20 engine was working when boat was pulled. All  contents of boat, sails, cushions, safety equipment etc. are stored off boat, indoors. The boat is empty, as it was every year, during off season.

Saoirse belonged to my husband and his brothers.  I can do my best to answer any questions but am not an “expert”  on these things..  I can provide pictures.

 I would love this boat to be in the hands of someone who loves sailing on a beautiful, sturdy, gracious and well loved PV32.

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

« Last post by Rfarretta on March 29, 2025, 06:26:11 PM »

Thanks so much for the info. It’s very much appreciated.