Pearson 365 and 367

Thanks SVJourney!

Update - I managed to get it out without cutting anything.  The port side bulkhead is affixed with a few screws on the bulkhead side, facing the engine bay.  The vertical board across the alcohol tank cabinet is screwed into the bulkhead, and comes out in one piece with it.  That vertical board is glued across the bottom - I was able to easily delaminate it with a flat head screw driver.  The other end of that vertical board is nailed in.  If you're patient, you can pull the nails, but I just broke it off. 

I also had to remove the panel that is facing the engine bay on the galley sink side.  That is a bit more confusing but a few staples across the top insulation and a few screws, it pops right out. 

After that it was just wiggling around and trying not to break any of my bilge pump wires. 

Left it on my cockpit until I can get a second set of hands to help me get it into my van. 

I pulled the original 50 Gal iron tank out and had to cut a portion of the cabinet.
Here's a thread that has pictures of where I made the cuts: 

https://pearson365.com/index.php?topic=2002.msg10137#msg10137
There are other threads on here about fuel tank replacement you can find.
It wasn't exactly easy to get the tank out but doable.  The cuts were not really noticeable after reassembly.

I have my engine out.  Didn't have to disassemble the galley to remove the engine.  The fuel tank has a couple of pitted spots that should be repaired.  Otherwise, I will have to cut the AL tank out and replace it with a new one. 

Ideally, I get the tank out, clean it very well and inspect the inside.  If no pitting from the inside is discovered, have a welder add patch panels on the exterior pitted spots, repaint, and reuse the tank.

How do I disassemble the galley enough so the tank will come out?   Is it non-destructive?  The opening is 20 inches wide, and the tank is 24 inches wide with no space to rotate it vertically.

Another option is to reinstall the insulation from the staples and screws, wait until tank develops a leak, then cut the tank out since I can do that with the new engine in place.  Which might be in a year, or ten years..

Hi,
I'm looking to repower my boat and I am trying to decide if I am going to get a rebuilt Perkins 4.108 or a Beta 35.  Obviously, the Beta 35 is more expensive, but it is new.  I noticed most of the things on the Beta are located 'forward' of the engine, with the exhaust coming out the 'aft' side of the engine.  I am wondering if engine access is even more difficult on the Beta 35 than the P4108. 

I imagine a lot of P365 owners went from the P4108/W40 to the Beta, and I would love to hear more about your experiences. 

Just updating - my transmission is stuck again.  Engine will start and run in forward.  Same symptoms, except I can't knock it out of gear using a rubber mallet anymore.  Oil looks clean and not sludged up.  I'm 3 hours away from the boat.  I will try backing off the adjustment collar and see if it makes any difference, but I really can't figure out whats wrong. 

I had been using the transmission just fine all season but I ran the engine for about 15 hours.  It seems to get stuck after an extended amount of time. 

On visual inspection the friction plates look fine.  I cannot get any movement from the lever (at the transmission, not at the pedestal).  The set screw at the shaft will slip before that moves. 

just a update.   Found a new c155 on ebay.   I believe it is old new stock that was sitting on a shelf for years.  800 dollars.  it's installed and looks great.   What are the odds?  sometimes the universe provides

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I'm not affiliated with this boat but I know it's being sold by the widow. I also have a Pilothouse and we were docked together a few years ago. It'.s currently on the hard in Bayfield Wisconsin

thank you

I found a used C-155 on a boat recycler site a few years ago for $75. Got it powder coated and it looked like new. Note that Bomar changed the design ever so slightly during the production run--the hinge height on the old version doesn't match the updated version. You can call them and find the model year the change occurred. Here is the contact person that knew:

Tracy West
Bomar Customer Service Rep.
603-826-5791

Sorry I can't remember it.

the hinge on the main salon cabin broke.  anyone out there replaced their hatches?   What did you use?  What was your source of supply? any other advice is welcomed