Hello. I am looking for any and all info, pros, cons, etc. on the Pearson 39-2 centerboard. We are contemplating purchasing a 1986 model- the first year they were made. We would like a boat that we could live aboard and cruise the Bahamas and Carribean. Thanks!
looking for info on Pearson 39-2 centerboard
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Here is more data on the P39-2:
http://www.pearsoninfo.net/39-2/39-2.htm
Note the review by Bob Perry.
Dave
s/v ARIEL
http://www.pearsoninfo.net/39-2/39-2.htm
Note the review by Bob Perry.
Dave
s/v ARIEL
P39-2 Info
Any more owners with P39-2 details for a potential buyer?
How does the K/CB version handle in heavy air? How much air before you reef?
Any typical problems with hull delaminations, bubbles on the hull, or tank problems.
What is the typical fuel usage per hour for the Westerbeke's?
Are they comfortable for cruising, 2 weeks, 2 months, a year??
Thanks
Any more owners with P39-2 details for a potential buyer?
How does the K/CB version handle in heavy air? How much air before you reef?
Any typical problems with hull delaminations, bubbles on the hull, or tank problems.
What is the typical fuel usage per hour for the Westerbeke's?
Are they comfortable for cruising, 2 weeks, 2 months, a year??
Thanks
I saw this and wondered if you bought the boat? I bought my 87 39-2 in St. Pete, FL and sailed it down the Gulf through Marathon and up to Miami, then finally into the Chesapeake. The centerboard works great and it is a very stout yacht. Even the Commodore likes sailing and staying on it. Liveaboard? Don't think so but good for a few weeks at a time. We use it as a floating condo while we visit our east coast kids & grandkids and while we search for a place to retire to near the DC area.
Let me know if you pulled the trigger on this boat. Since buying mine every system has been changed out so I am fairly well acquainted with the boat.
Steve
Steve,
Being a new owner, you may be interested in some of the things we have done to our P36-2. The boats are very much alike so what works on one, works on the other.
http://www.chesapeakesailing.org/project1/project1.html
If you have any questions just ask.
Where are you berthed in Solomans? We stop at Zanhiesers every time we sail through. If you ever sail north to Rock Hall, give us a shout. We are at The Sailing Emporum when we are not out cruising.
Dave
s/v ARIEL
Being a new owner, you may be interested in some of the things we have done to our P36-2. The boats are very much alike so what works on one, works on the other.
http://www.chesapeakesailing.org/project1/project1.html
If you have any questions just ask.
Where are you berthed in Solomans? We stop at Zanhiesers every time we sail through. If you ever sail north to Rock Hall, give us a shout. We are at The Sailing Emporum when we are not out cruising.
Dave
s/v ARIEL
I've owned my 39-2 for 12 years, changed out most systems, solid boat. Ariel - have you done any off shore sailing in yours?
Kflannery,
If by off shore you mean coastal then yes. We have sailed Ariel from Annapolis to Galveston, Tx and back via the Keys and the Bahamas, to Maine and back twice and visited Newport four times. Sorry we did not meet up. We live on Ariel for about six months each year, winter her in Rock Hall, MD and return home to Houston each winter. This has been going on for the past twelve years. This summer we will stay in Chesapeake Bay and sail (motor) to Washington, DC for awhile.
If you, or any other Pearson owners, are in the area give a shout. We always have ample red and white wine on board.
Dave
If by off shore you mean coastal then yes. We have sailed Ariel from Annapolis to Galveston, Tx and back via the Keys and the Bahamas, to Maine and back twice and visited Newport four times. Sorry we did not meet up. We live on Ariel for about six months each year, winter her in Rock Hall, MD and return home to Houston each winter. This has been going on for the past twelve years. This summer we will stay in Chesapeake Bay and sail (motor) to Washington, DC for awhile.
If you, or any other Pearson owners, are in the area give a shout. We always have ample red and white wine on board.
Dave
We did the Newport to Bermuda race this year, she performed, no problems except on the way back the centerboard axle pin apparetnly worked out and in the middle of the night the board dangled by the control cable until the cable couldn't take it any more, so I'm in the process of replacing the centerboard. I don't know why the pin worked out, we are hauling this week and we'll figure it out then. The only other issue is that I discoverd that the steering cable sheaves weren't properly aligned and as a result are noisy and worn badly so I'll r and r those this winter. My boat is named Shindig USA 60802.
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