Another "Newbie"

[Jayman]

Hi everyone,

It looks like I am taking the plunge into Pearson World.  I am currently looking at and will probably purchase a Pearson 365 (1979) from a personal friend who has owned the boat since 1980.  He has kept it maintained and updated as needed.
The original engine, transmission, v drive, standing rigging & fuel tank are on the boat.  I plan to sail it down from N.Y.C. to Virginia hopefully, this fall.

I have been reading everything on your site with regard to maintenance issues that are problems like the mast step, the fuel tank etc.  You folks seem to be a tightly knit community of sailboat lovers.  You share a wealth of information.  Is there anything else that you recommend that I inspect before I attempt to bring her down on the "outside" to Virginia? 

I would prefer not replacing the stainless steel fuel tank before I transport her.  I hope to have the fuel "polished" and the tank cleaned as best as possible for the trip.  I will also carry engine extras, extra fuel filters and a host of tools.
Your advice and wisdom would be most appreciated.

Thanks for your help,
Jayman

[EdHouston]

Welcome aboard you have picked a great boat and an even better forum if its not been done by one of these great people then it is fixing to be done and the help is there.


Ed
S/V Moonlight Mile #110

[dutchie]

First of all Welcome, a great choice  .
I would check the rigging and the sails also, it is a sailboat and will behave more sea-friendly under sail. It is cheap wind-driven and the boat was designed to sail, the motor is just auxiliary power. And yes when you plan a long distance offshore trip that means also to check the connections of the rigging and running gear in both mast heads  

Nice sailing