Pearson Ports
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Ed
Thank you for your reply to my question. Did you re-bed the existing ports or install new ports?
The screws around our ports do not dead end, they continue to rotate and I am sue we have rot. Any suggestions you might have would be gratefully received.
Doug
I paid $2k to have those four ports replaced last fall. they had to re-bed them and also used stronger plexiglass. no more leaks! but it was expensive to have somebody else do the work. This was the four fixed ports.
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Doug,
What manufacturer of ports? Am I correct in thinking these are the opening ones?
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If you let us know what kind of ports, we can most likely point you in a more specific direction and might be able to find photo essays on just those ports. For example, if they are Becksons, I have just the links for you.
Good luck.
What manufacturer of ports? Am I correct in thinking these are the opening ones?
Also, this forum has a private message function, so it's not a good idea to post your email as written, ever, on any forum for your own internet security. If you want to, then use xyz att abc dott com. I find posting emails in a topic tends to be counterproductive, since the beauty of these forums is to share information, right here.
If you let us know what kind of ports, we can most likely point you in a more specific direction and might be able to find photo essays on just those ports. For example, if they are Becksons, I have just the links for you.
Good luck.
Stu, I replaced my fixed ports on my P34 this past fall with new ports from the same manufacturer. If these are the ports you are talking about I'd be glad to tell you what I know about the process. It took about 1.5 hours for each port and was not bad but its a two-person job for sure!
I have a 1985 P34 not the 34-2 so I'm not sure they are the same... But, I got mine from Beckson Marine (http://www.beckson.com/newport.html) the style was PF525. Attached are some before/after photos. It took about 1.5 hours each (remove old window, scrape, clean, sand, re-drill the holes, fiddle with the barrel nuts (a real pain) put down the new bedding compound and tighten her up. So far no leaks and they look a heck of a lot better than the old cracked ones! I ordered these from Defender.com for $251.99 per pair so it was not too painful... actually cheaper to order from Defender than from Beckson directly. If you have any other questions I'll be happy to answer! Oh, by the way, the forward ports (opening ports) are also by Beckson and can be found on the same website. I've rewedded one, took about an hour. If I end up replacing those ports I'm considering ones from Newfoundmetals.com. Good luck on your project!
The frames are poly and feel very sturdy and most importantly will flex with the boat. The panes are rather thick and appear to be Lexan or Plexi but I'm not sure which. Sorry I don't have better answers for you there. They are the exact replacement and I figure I got 30 years from the last so if I only get half that with these I'll be happy!