Lake City Marina Sunrise
upgraded pearson 36-2 helmstation

Pearson 36-2 Electrical system and electronics upgrades

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

BVI Bareboat Sailing Adventure Simply the Best

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...
V-berth cabin sole

Pearson 36-2 Upgrades For Comfort

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...
cap rail replacement

Pearson 36-2 Cap Rail Replacement

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...
Pearson 36-2 deck project

Pearson 36-2 Deck Repairs and Deck Hardware Replacement

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...
Pearson 36-2 bottom job

Pearson 36-2 Complete Bottom Job

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...

A New Home for Our Islander 28

Last weekend we made the move to a new marina a little further down the river. Our Islander 28, Aurion is now resting peacefully at Lake City Marina. The marina is owned by the city of Lake City, Mn and has a panoramic view which is unsurpassed on Lake Pepin. Last...

Aurion in Outer Space?

Kinda looks like Aurion is floating through the stars, but quite the opposite. Outer space is peering down on Aurion it seems. I found our beloved Islander 28, with the dingy in tow on Google Maps the other day while poking around trying to figure out where we should...

Hallberg-Rassy New Website-WOW!

Hallberg-Rassy New Website-WOW!

I just popped into the Hallberg-Rassy website this morning and I have to say it is by far the best designed website of any of the sailboat builders! The have recently re-designed their site and they did an outstanding job! Their old website was great too, tons of...

Bottom Paint VC17m Video

Bottom Paint VC17m Video

Here is the video from painting the bottom of our Islander 28 with Interlux VC17m which we made last year. We are leaving for our boat in several minutes to do some fiberglass repair (rudder) and to do the deck teak.  

Mason 33

Mason 33

Mason sailboats have always brought out the romantic adventurer in sailors. Because of their sheer beauty, and because they are built to sail around the world, Masons appeal not only to those with an appreciation of fine, traditional lines, but also to those with...