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General Category - Pearson Owners and Enthusiasts => New Member Introductions => Topic started by: Frayed Knot on April 29, 2013, 12:55:39 PM

Title: New to me
Post by: Frayed Knot on April 29, 2013, 12:55:39 PM
Hello, My name is Dick Martin.  I just purchased a Pearson 323 Hull # 89 last week.  It was just put in the water last week and I will have to fix things on it without taking it out till next year, but I will use it this summer.  A lot more boat than I had, but I am depending on this site for some helping words.  I have fixed a few things already like spreader lights, bilge pump, halyards, etc.  Working on the autopilot today. If I put this in the wrong section let me know this site is new to me also.   Thanks, Dick 
Title: Re: New to me
Post by: selene on April 29, 2013, 02:24:51 PM
Congratulations on your new boat - I hope you get as much enjoyment out of her as most of us do!

Feel free to post questions; you'll also find there is a lot of useful information already here (I found the project links very inspirational).
Title: Re: New to me
Post by: Dulcinea on April 29, 2013, 04:33:38 PM
Welcome Dick.  Good luck with your boat.
Title: Re: New to me
Post by: Rusty Pelican on April 29, 2013, 05:13:31 PM
You came to the right place Dick.
Lots of knowledge here
Title: Re: New to me
Post by: Dave on April 30, 2013, 07:38:37 AM
You bought the right boat! We have had many great experiences and have been caught in some very snotty conditions 50 miles offshore and the boat was rock solid. I moved up from a 25' Oday and the amount of systems on my loaded 323 was very intimidating at first. I have been plugging away and it is not so bad when you takle it like eating an elephant........ one bite at a time. Make sure you check the base of the mast.
Title: Re: New to me
Post by: Dolce_Vita on May 01, 2013, 12:41:12 AM
Welcome to the forum, Dick, and congratulations on your purchase. 

You will find the 323 to be a boat with a very "seakindly" behavior. 
We've had ours for 3 1/2 years and love it.  It's a great crusing boat
for a couple.
Title: Re: New to me
Post by: Weatherhelm on November 07, 2013, 09:16:03 PM
the Pearson 323 really looks a lot nicer without the "bandit stripe"  on the cabin   Nice looking boat

Ron Wolfgram
Saint Paul MN
Title: Re: New to me
Post by: selene on November 08, 2013, 10:27:23 AM
Congratulations! When I got Selene, she was a lot more boat than I had also, but very quickly builds confidence and will soon  feel just right.  The P323 are solid, seakindly, well-built and well designed boats, and well worth the effort you are putting in.  And the work you are putting in is a great way of familiarising yourself with the vessel and her systems!  Good luck, and keep us posted.
Title: Re: New to me
Post by: Sea Haven on November 08, 2013, 12:12:38 PM
Welcome aboard!

I won't bother to echo the other sailors here other than: "Right boat, right community forum!"

"Sub" Ed
Title: Re: New to me
Post by: The Great Godsea on November 08, 2013, 01:21:52 PM
Welcome!
Title: Re: New to me
Post by: Dulcinea on November 13, 2013, 02:39:49 PM
Welcome aboard dick