Pearson 365 and 367

Well guys, having a lifestyle change so my 365 is for sale. 

1976 Ketch, the boat is loaded with electronics, new A/C, new bottom job and all the
basic repair has been done.  Fuel tank, rebuilt engine, deck paint on and on.  I am only the second owner.  You could pack the boat and go cruising, tons of spare parts including V-drive and starter.  3 page listing sheet I can email you, everything from 6 man life raft, storm drogues, offshore life jackets.  If you want a very very clean well equipped boat you don't have to work on for a year on this is it.

billwismar@bellsouth.net  email
251-928-5830 work
251-689-6815 cell

boat located in Fairhope AL    $50,000.00

Hi Ray

have to re enter my best email, toooo mucchh wine  billwismar@metalbendersgallery.com

do you have the bookshelf on the port side, mine was taken out and an a/c evaporator was put in its place.  I am moving the ac and would love to go back to the original book shelf.
Best email billwismar@metalbendersgallelry.com 
Thanks
Bill

It's time for a new airconditioner and I am trying to think outside the box.  The old one is under the V-berth so I listen to it all night long. 
It is a split system with 2 separate condensing units and I am going with forced air unit. Since I have to run ducts anyway I am thinking about moving the location.  So here comes the question.  I am thinking about putting it all the way forward in the pilot berth, it would be easy to get ducts to the v berth and the main saloon without any major work.  We never use the pilot berth for sleeping it has been storage since day one.  It would be much quieter at night while sleeping and would allow the drain to go overboard instead of the bilge.  Sounds good to me so what am I missing in my thinking, there must be something.   The storage I would loose would be made up under the V-berth in the old location. 

Bill

I might get a lot of negative feed back from this but here goes.  I had a Catalina with lines to the cockpit before the Pearson and actually hated it.  First disclaimer: I do not sail in rough ocean waters much.  I actually missed going to the mast to raise the sail, it is part of sailing, as much as I like roller furling headsails I miss raising them.  You have to go up to connect the halyard anyway and you have to go tie in the reef points so whats the big deal.  All the extra deck blocks and extra line cluttered the cabin top and made walking a hassle.  I can see where it would be great on smaller less stable boats but our Pearsons are such stable boats going forward for me is not an issue.

Happy Sailing
Bill Wismar

Hey Ron

I would like one just for parts in case something breaks.  If someone wants all four let them go.  I just hate to see them go to the landfill.  Also I am in Pensacola, I am hoping to have the time to go to Panama City, maybe we could meet up if you want to sail around Apalach.
Best email for me is billwismar@metalbendersgallery.com check it all the time.

Bill

I was really lucky finding a boat that had most of the big items done.  I paid top dollar because I did not want to spend my time fixing the boat.  When I added up what had to be done to a less cared for boat vs what I had in the one I bought I was way ahead.  Also the big thing is I work with my hands and my time is money, it does not pay me to spend time fixing up a boat vs what the same time could make me in real dollars.  Also the big thing for me is I don't have the money to put out huge amounts at a time.  I can afford $150 a month more for a payment that has everything already in it.  Of course there is always something to do no matter how well cared for the boat is, I just rebuilt my head last weekend, not that bad.

Bill

I have never had fiberglass water tanks, so my question is.  The water has a fiberglass smell, is that normal, or have my tanks seen better days. 

Had a great sail today
Bill

I see a reply from Alan Gomes, or might be a copy from the Catalina 30 site, if it is Alan let me know, I just sold my Cat 30 for a 365, did you also.   

Thanks for the replies, I think I will just let the line pile up and see how it does, at some point I will separate the locker and add a bottom for both anchors, next years project its time to go sailing.

Bill

The anchor locker on my 365 has never been used for rope and chain storage.  I replaced the dorade vent with a deck pipe, my question is what do others have to keep the chain from going underneath the water tank.  I am thinking about cutting a board to fit in the lower part of the locker, with holes for water to drain.  But then I thought the extra rope in the bottom of the locker would keep things in place. 

Happy Sailing
Bill

Hey Ralph

There are so many potential problems that you might have.  First, when you let the genoa out do you keep some tention on the furling line letting it out slowly.  If you let it out fast it could tangle in the drum.  You should not have to use a winch to bring the sail in.  It could be you are keeping the sail too tight as you are bringing it in.  Second and worst of all, your roller furling might be worn out and need replacing.  Some units have spots to oil them.  Check that out.  You should always move your cars forward as you reef the sail. You would also do that with changing sails to a smaller size.  Also check all the  blocks that the furling line goes through.  If the sheaves are frozen or they are at a weird angle that would make a huge difference.

Good luck

Bill

OK, I am don't understand electricity but here goes.  It is a magic little box that stops the low voltage stray current that causes electrolysis.  West Marine sells them and probably has a little write up online about them.  Its just magic.

Bill

Sorry I posted my last post before I meant to,  you can get a galvonic isolator for 200 to $300.00.  Well worth the money vs replacing your shaft and prop. 

Can't wait for the weekend, its going to be in the high 70's, looking forward to some good sailing.

Bill

I hate to tell you but I have refrigeration also, but my wife who is a big sissy likes cold beer on the boat when we get there and skimpy bikini's, so what is a guy to do.  Tell her no cold beer.   

Bill