Everyone has a story... what's yours? Why a Pearson, of all the boats out there?For me, it was stability and livability... 30 and 1/4 feet, 11.5 beam... hippy, but stable. My sweet spot is about 15 knots - nothing like our last boat ( a h-26 which I loved, but was a bit tender for my crew... and a lot more work in gusts!). I've been out (once) in 50+ knots (just a tad of Jib up) to get her to a marina during a storm and it may have been my best sail all season. Nothing like plowing through 5' lake waves and not worrying about much. Okay, you ocean guys might grin, but come to a rough lake and 5' and short frequency it can be pretty dang scary...We love the space, the style and the general "look" (classic lines)... and she sails like a tug boat, which is what we need... (my crew, Bless 'em, don't like to heel too much! )So, why'd you buy your Pearson? Tell us about it... everyone loves a good story! Dave Crowleys/v Wind Dreamer IIP303