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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 / FOR SALE 1966 PEARSON VANGUARD 32 Hull 291

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

Saoirse, PV 32, 1966, Hull 291
3 owners, last of which were 3 brothers, all now deceased.

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.

This was my husband and his brothers’ boat. 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.

$7500.

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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.

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

« Last post by Last Resort on March 28, 2025, 01:07:58 PM »

https://www.shipshapecanvas.com/

I just ordered one for my 31-2, and since they already had done many of them, they're making it from their templates since my boat is 6hrs away and getting measurements at this time of year were not available.  $2450US shipped in US.  Most likely they'll have templates for yours too.  I've talked to others who have the same ones and they're very pleased.  My only other alternative was to pay for a dock for 2-3 weeks locally and have it custom made there fro about the same CDN dollar value, and this way I don't have to deal with any delayed time

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For Sale and Wanted / Winter cover for Pearson 26

« Last post by Rfarretta on March 27, 2025, 07:13:07 PM »

Hi, I’m looking to purchase a winter canvas cover for my Pearson 26. Anyone have one for sale or suggestions of a good canvas company to work with. I live in Mass.

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Interior Structures / 323 Dog Steps

« Last post by 323Voyager on March 24, 2025, 10:19:30 PM »

As most of the 323 owners know, the companionway ladder is not the pet friendliest. I made prototype dog steps, that fold up into a box to store. they can't be used for a person as the salon roof would be too close, but a dog can fit between the roof and the steps.

I'll let you know if the dog will use them in about 2 weeks. But they fit and fold up for storage. So far a win. Below are some pics unfolded and secured to the ladder, and folded up.

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Interior Structures / Re: 323 Water Tanks

« Last post by 323Voyager on March 24, 2025, 08:59:58 PM »

PS forget what I said about epoxy, I just saw your picture. I don't think epoxy sticks to PTFE plastic, which is what that looks like.

It is plenty thick though, I would try welding it. It should hold just fine.

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Interior Structures / Re: 323 Water Tanks

« Last post by 323Voyager on March 24, 2025, 08:57:05 PM »

Hi DavidG sorry for the late reply, I haven't been very attentive at the forum. It was not too bad, but I'm doing a semi complete refit so all the cutting and fabricating is just a part of it.
I completely cut out the bow and settee tanks. Then built fiberglass reinforced wood cradles, and mounted the new plastic tanks in the cradles.Below are a few pics. If you have the original fiberglass tanks, You can use epoxy and some light weight fiberglass to repair your tank. However my tanks were really nasty inside, there was no way I was ever going to bath or drink water from them. SO I got all new tanks.


Also I decided to move the black tank to behind the head instead of under the V-Birth.

Labor of love Dave.

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Interior Structures / Re: Lee Cloth and Galley Safety Bar

« Last post by 323Voyager on March 24, 2025, 08:45:17 PM »

I realize this post is old, But I'm currently refitting the interior on my 323. Great ideas, thanks for posting, it gives me something to think about!

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New Member Introductions / New owner

« Last post by Dave Holt on March 17, 2025, 10:24:02 PM »

Hello
I am a very excited new member and new owner of a 1987 Pearson 33-2.  Looking forward to getting advice and help from everyone.
Dave Holt
sv Carolina