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upgraded pearson 36-2 helmstation

Pearson 36-2 Electrical system and electronics upgrades

by | March 30, 2021 | Pearson 36-2, Projects | 4 Comments

One of the things that has always concerned me when cruising is conserving battery power. In an effort to minimize those concerns, I have...
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BVI Bareboat Sailing Adventure

BVI Bareboat Sailing Adventure Simply the Best

by | January 9, 2020 | BVI Sailing | 6 Comments

My wife and I are very enthusiastic sailors and it had long been our dream to go on a BVI bareboat sailing adventure. We are lucky enough to have...
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V-berth cabin sole

Pearson 36-2 Upgrades For Comfort

by | April 21, 2018 | Pearson 36-2, Projects | 9 Comments

My primary reason for upgrading from a 1978 Pearson 31 to our 1985 Pearson 36-2 is that our family had simply outgrown the 31. With three growing...
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cap rail replacement

Pearson 36-2 Cap Rail Replacement

by | January 19, 2018 | Pearson 36-2, Projects | 3 Comments

One of the more tedious tasks that I have undertaken towards the refit of my Pearson 36-2 was replacement of the cap rail that sits over the hull to...
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Pearson 36-2 deck project

Pearson 36-2 Deck Repairs and Deck Hardware Replacement

by | December 28, 2017 | Pearson 36-2, Projects | 6 Comments

Prior to buying my Pearson 36-2, I had it professionally surveyed. The surveyor spent more than four hours going over every inch of the boat. He...
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Pearson 36-2 bottom job

Pearson 36-2 Complete Bottom Job

by | December 4, 2017 | Pearson 36-2, Projects | 1 Comment

Another project that was completed during the first winter was a complete epoxy bottom job. When I purchased the Pearson 36-2, the bottom was coated...
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Baba 30 Review

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Island Packet Estero

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Islander 28 Sailing Merchandise

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Sailing Apparel for Islander Yachts Owners Introducing a line of custom sailing apparel, mugs and more designed for the Islander 28 sailor. If you click the image or link below you will go to my CafePress Shop at http://www.cafepress.com/IslanderYachtsSailingApparel....

Maiden Voyage Video

Maiden Voyage Video

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Spring Sailing on Lake Pepin Here is a video from last spring. Our first sail aboard our beloved Islander 28. Let me know what you think of the video! As spring seems to be fully upon us now, I thought it would be nice to see a little sailing from last year. I have...

Lake Pepin Ice Reort

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I drove by a lake pepin today, The top half of the lake is ice free. The lower half still has ice, but it looks like it will melt by the end of the week. There were eagles everywhere.

Viking Ship Hjemkomst

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Inspiration comes in various forms and at various times in our lives. Take the Hjemkomst, for instance. Robert Asp, while recovering in the hospital from a fall which resulted in broken ribs and a punctured lung, came up with the idea of building a Viking ship and...

Lake Pepin Sunrise

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Thursday morning found me driving south on Hwy 61 past Lake Pepin on the Minnesota side. I could not resist stopping to take a picture of this spectacular sunrise. Just thought I would share with you.

The Passport 40 Yacht

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My latest Boat de Jour, is the venerable Passport 40, designed by Robert Perry. Why does virtually every sailboat that captivates my desire seem to be a Perry boat? The top of the mast is just now clearing the horizon, but so far I'm liking what I'm seeing. Today I...