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Standing & Running Rigging and Fitting/Tuning / Tension on the upper and lower stays

« on: May 16, 2012, 02:47:49 PM »

I am just rigging Blue Spray for the summer and would like to know the tension the upper, lower and back stays  This is the first time for me with this boat, someone at my club  suggest 1000lbs for the upper and 800lbs for the forward lowers and 600lbs for the rear lowers not sure about the rear stay.  Any input will be appreciated.

Thanks
Gerry Blackwood
Halifax Nova Scotia

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Interior Structures / Re: Help with water tank replacement

« on: April 22, 2012, 08:15:01 AM »

Hi Sid
You might want to check out this site by Dan Pfeiffer on the Pearson 10 meter not exactly the same but very close to our 323's, he has done a lot of mods I think including water tanks. http://dan.pfeiffer.net/10m/10m.htm

Gerry Blackwood
Blue Spray hull number 135
Halifax, Nova Scotia

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Standing & Running Rigging and Fitting/Tuning / Boom vang

« on: April 19, 2012, 08:53:22 AM »

My new to me 323 does not have a boom Vang and I was wondering how many other 323 do not have one.  I use the boom Vang as a important part of sail trim and I am considering adding one.  I purchased my 323 last September and only had her out two times and did not have the time to put her through paces. Any info will be greatly appreciated

Gerry 

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Electrical Systems & Electronics / Alternator Wiring

« on: April 17, 2012, 02:16:04 PM »

I am in the the process of changing my battery switch to an add-a-battery switch and on the back of my old switch two wires attached to field lugs and two small gauge wires going to the alternator.  Does anyone know what there wires do? there is no place for them on the new Add-a-Battery switch. I have an Atomic4 with I believe the original alternator

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Boat Handling / Re: Backing up my P323

« on: October 23, 2011, 08:01:52 AM »

Hi everyone:
Thanks for all your tips on backing up my P323 hull number 135. I now have a good handle on backing up using more RPMsin short burst and she responds well when underway. She is now on the hard getting ready to put her away for thr winter.
Thank you,
Gerry

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Boat Handling / Backing up my P323

« on: October 05, 2011, 09:34:40 AM »

I am having some difficulty backing out of my berth (tight quarters) with my new to me Pearson 323 #135 A4 motor. Anyone have any suggestion or tips on how to do this with out making a fool out of myself.