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New Member Introductions / New member, owner of a 1987 Pearson 28-2

« on: September 11, 2024, 04:21:14 PM »

I’m an avid sailor, a retired biological oceanographer and educational technologist living in Connecticut. I own a 1987 Pearson 28-2 since 2019. My boat, Zazen, is berthed in New London, CT. This boat has a unique history, as it was dry stored in a warehouse for 13 years. Her second owner purchased her at an auction and started restoring and renovating her. Unfortunately, he fell ill and put her up for sale. He had her in his driveway when I found and purchased her, and transported her to the marina, where I re-assembled her and restored her to seaworthiness. Zazen is now a lively but comfortable cruiser that I enjoy sailing in the Long Island Sound.

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New Member Introductions / Re: New 28-2 owners

« on: July 17, 2020, 01:39:48 PM »

Hi, Pearson 28-2 owners! My wife and I acquired a 1987 Pearson 28-2, Hull No. PEA80200E687, in excellent shape. Zazen had been in covered storage for 13 years. The gentleman who sold it to us did some restoration, but she still needed some work. The Yanmar 2GM20F needed some cleaning, change of hoses, belts, oil, and filters, and runs very well. I had to repack the propeller shaft gland and change the packing hose over the winter while in dry dock. Some of the lines had to be replaced, and some of the rope clutches' handles replaced. After almost a year of restoration and repairs, we took her out to the Long Island Sound, and she sails beautifully. We'll be going out this weekend, weather permitting.