I'm considering buying a Pearson 31-2 to sail on the Chesapeake Bay, often by myself. Can anyone speak from experience to this boat's sailing characteristics in the Chesapeake's chop and how easy she is to single-hand? Many thanks. Al
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Sailing a 31-2
Al, I have a 36-2 that I occasionally sail by myself with no problems. The 31-2 is set up just like the 36-2, just a bit smaller. The main and jib sheets are not idealy placed for singlehanding but it is easily doable. The wheel makes getting around the cockpit somewhat a chore, but it is easy if you have an autopilot. Almost any boat can be singlehanded once you get used to the boat. I had a friend that passed away last year at 82 and he singlehanded his Hinckley 48 right up to the end. Good luck. The -2 series is a wonderfull crusing boat, nomatter what the size. Dave
Al, I have a 36-2 that I occasionally sail by myself with no problems. The 31-2 is set up just like the 36-2, just a bit smaller. The main and jib sheets are not idealy placed for singlehanding but it is easily doable. The wheel makes getting around the cockpit somewhat a chore, but it is easy if you have an autopilot. Almost any boat can be singlehanded once you get used to the boat. I had a friend that passed away last year at 82 and he singlehanded his Hinckley 48 right up to the end. Good luck. The -2 series is a wonderfull crusing boat, nomatter what the size. Dave
Singlehanding
I singlehand my P-33-2 almost exclusively here on the Chesapeake, and know lots of folks who own P-31-2's. You won't have a problem doing it. The 31-2 is a very nice boat.
I singlehand my P-33-2 almost exclusively here on the Chesapeake, and know lots of folks who own P-31-2's. You won't have a problem doing it. The 31-2 is a very nice boat.
considering buying a P31-2
What kind of rough weather can a P31-2 handle? I am considering buying one and plan to sail it to Alaska, Queen Charlotee Islands, and perhaps around Vancouver Island. Would be interested in your comments. thanks
What kind of rough weather can a P31-2 handle? I am considering buying one and plan to sail it to Alaska, Queen Charlotee Islands, and perhaps around Vancouver Island. Would be interested in your comments. thanks
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