Welcome to the Pearson 365 Yacht Club

[Nelson]

Hello all,
I am the original owner of hull No. 136, bought new in 1978. I am in the middle of a complete restoration. I have overhauled the 4-108, transmission and v-drive and have a wonderful reliable source for engine parts. Overhaul w/ new jugs, pistons rods bearings, seals, all but the crank and cam, cost 998.00 w/ UPS charges. If anyone needs drawings, technical info, dimensions etc, please contact me. I have accumulated a vast library of specs and documentation all in electronic format. I have the original layout and sailplan drawings from Pearson in PDF. I also have drawings of the standing rigging with dimensions and specs for each individual member of the rig.

Nelson Tolar
Dancing Rabbit
Mobile, AL

[Dale Tanski]

Nelson,
You sound like you may have the mother load.  If you can upload that stuff that would be wonderful.
I myself am in the 5th year of a 2 year refit.  I suspect it will take a few more to truly complete the project.  My problem is that I keep launching the boat every spring.
Welcome aboard.
Good Sailing...
Dale Tanski

[Nelson]

Dale, I have been a member of the "Yacht Club" since it was first started. I started my renovation in 2006 and have had several set backs due to work transfers and other. Like you, tried to sail and refit at same time and did not work. Sorta like remodeling your house while living in it. Decided to put her on the hard and do it right. Problem I am faced with presently is spars. I had stripped the spars of all hardware and using a mig welding unit, filled all the holes and was getting ready to refit all mast hardware. That was until someone decided to steal the masts and cut them up for aluminum scrap. So now am looking for spars.

Presently getting ready to replace the original teak and holly floor with solid 3/4" X 2 1/4" teak flooring. I am also replacing the teak toe rail cap and outside rub strake. This is going to be a monumental task, but it will get done. I will be documenting both the toe rail and the cabin sole w/ photos.

Question. Is there  a repository for uploaded technical documents somewhere on the web site? I have several GBs that would help a lot of owners. I have converted to electronic documents as much info as I could find on P365s and have taken PDF drawings and converted to scaled Autocad drawings.

[SailingSeaDragon]

Nelson,

I am not sure how to post technical information on the site... However, I can post them on Sea Dragon's website if you email them to me...

http://www.sailingseadragon.com/Manuals.htm

I am also willing to post any projects you would like to share.

http://www.sailingseadragon.com/Projects.htm

If you are interested in me posting the information PM me and I will provide you with an email that will accept any size file.

Thanks,
Garner

[Dale Tanski]

Nelson,
Get a hold of Ray from Ray & Wanda.  He has the spars from his old boat last I knew. 
Dale

[Nelson]

Dale,
Many thanks. Rig Rite bought up all the spars from MetalMasts when they folded. They have the raw sections (bare poles). Quoted 5679.00 for the main and 2645.00 for the mizzen.

Nelson

[SVJourney]

Greetings!
And much thanks to you all for all the info we used to select our new boat!  It was very helpful during inspections to know all the foibles of a Pearson 365.

So anyways, looks like we are the newest members of this ship of crazies.  Wayne & Dana here.  We just purchased Journey, Hull #176.  The boat is moored in St Lucia and we plan to retire this summer and start our cruising life from there this coming Sept.

Here's the boat listing:
http://www.yachtworld.com/core/listing/boatMergedDetails.jsp?boat_id=2431698&ybw=&units=Feet&currency=USD&access=Public&listing_id=77729&url

Any suggestion you folks might have would be MOST welcome.

[SailingSeaDragon]

Very nice boat..

Welcome aboard....

Garner

[SV THIRD DAY]

Great Boat.....and looking her over made me home sick for our P365.  Sure we love the room on our Hudson Force 50...but this boat don't handle as well as our beloved P365 Ketch!

Welcome!

[Already There]

Thanks for the site!!  Glad to be a member.  Will be looking forward to sharing info.
1976 Pearson 365 ketch  "Already There"

[John Z]

We are the proud owners of hull 249, ex "Salty Dog" now "Stronghold", located in Long Beach, CA. I am just learning the boat and have a ton of questions I hope you all can help me with.
Thanks for the site! 

[Resolute]

For 13 years I have owned "Resolute", a 1983 Pearson 367 Hull #44. We have 30,000 miles together, including Atlantic Crossing and coastal cruising from Belize, CA to Maine. USA. I'm hope to connect with other Pearson owners who love these fantastic boats.

[INCOMMUNICADO]

Thom,Welcome I hope you will tell some of your adventures on Resolute.Allen

[Resolute]

Thanks Allen. Invaluable resource. Resolute and I are home in Nashville for a refit. 1st time in 12 years. It's been nice to have her close to home, but I'm ready to go again. Changed out the bow platform and just finished the V-drive. Motor next. Hope to be done by Oct. and head down the Tenn Tom to Mobile....not sure from there. What boat do you have? Where's your cruising ground?

[INCOMMUNICADO]

Thom,We have a ketch.This Oct.we start a new plan that will be six months on the boat and six months at our home.The Bahamas are just right for us diving,fishingand sailing.You can spend weeks alone or be in the company of like minded people.The last time we were in George Town there was six 365s in the anchorage.Keep us informed of your progress.  Happy Refit Allen