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Forum: Pearson 06-24-2018, 06:54 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 16,867
Posted By rockhopper
Well, finally have an update. My propeller is...

Well, finally have an update. My propeller is still attached to the boat. https://youtu.be/JbRduSlsmDA about 45 seconds into the video you can clearly see the prop is still there. Will be hopefully...
Forum: Pearson 05-27-2018, 12:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 16,867
Posted By rockhopper
How do you go about finding a diver for prop...

How do you go about finding a diver for prop services?
Forum: Pearson 05-27-2018, 11:23 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 16,867
Posted By rockhopper
Do you remember what the diver's fee was? The...

Do you remember what the diver's fee was? The boat is almost 4 hours from me or I would try to check it out and have an update.

The prop would about have to be AWOL in the case the engine revs,...
Forum: Pearson 05-27-2018, 10:13 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 16,867
Posted By rockhopper
Okay so assuming the prop is now laying somewhere...

Okay so assuming the prop is now laying somewhere at the bottom of the Neuse river. How do you go about getting a new prop on, tightened up and ensuring this doesn't happen again all while the boat...
Forum: Pearson 05-27-2018, 08:54 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 16,867
Posted By rockhopper
I would have figured there would of been a cotter...

I would have figured there would of been a cotter pin or something through the nut and shaft for the prop so this couldn't happen.

I can tell you I'm going to be studying the channel markers in...
Forum: Pearson 05-26-2018, 09:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 16,867
Posted By rockhopper
Question What happened to my prop? Boat will not move

Went out today to motor my boat to a boat yard...it didn't go very well. Perhaps due to a failed attempt to understand the channel markers. (Still attempting to figure out what a white skinny pole...
Forum: Pearson 09-17-2017, 09:02 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 28,174
Posted By rockhopper
So I noticed a couple of weeks back more things...

So I noticed a couple of weeks back more things they must of changed. My head sink drain I believe is 1-1/4", bought 3/4" without measuring it only to be surprised. I'm guessing the 1973 didn't have...
Forum: Pearson 09-15-2017, 10:12 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 20,941
Posted By rockhopper
Sorry, been so busy with life I hadn't got back....

Sorry, been so busy with life I hadn't got back. After going to my boat last weekend and looking it over I don't believe there is any hull deflection. It appears the hull has the same curvature and...
Forum: Pearson 09-04-2017, 08:31 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 20,941
Posted By rockhopper
Hull deformation

Just got back home with a few more pictures and information. I'm almost positive the hull is deformed but I could be wrong, not sure if it really matters. I am able to press in on the hull and some...
Forum: Pearson 09-03-2017, 04:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,367
Posted By rockhopper
Just got back down to my boat and now I see what...

Just got back down to my boat and now I see what the problem is. One adjustment screw is missing completely plus someone stripped the hole out. What are my options here? Get a tap and tap it to the...
Forum: Pearson 08-29-2017, 08:41 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 28,174
Posted By rockhopper
Just wanted to post some information on this,...

Just wanted to post some information on this, should anyone else run across it at a later date. Make sure if you replace the water lift muffler you purchase the 6" Centek, the 8" is too big for...
Forum: Pearson 08-28-2017, 10:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,367
Posted By rockhopper
Shawn, yeah I'm beginning to get that sense. I'm...

Shawn, yeah I'm beginning to get that sense. I'm just trying to get a feel for what others have done, I'm somewhat ocd so I try to do it "right" the first time but as being an older boat I can see...
Forum: Pearson 08-27-2017, 07:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,367
Posted By rockhopper
I was thinking they were set screws because the...

I was thinking they were set screws because the right one was turned out further and there was a gap of about a 1/16" or so on the top part of the gasket. Azazzera, yes I seen the gasket and will...
Forum: Pearson 08-27-2017, 09:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,367
Posted By rockhopper
Okay, so if the sealant is supposed to be leveled...

Okay, so if the sealant is supposed to be leveled off with the top of the portlight to seal then mine must not be adjusted correctly. When I close the portlight there is still a gap between the two...
Forum: Pearson 08-23-2017, 12:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,367
Posted By rockhopper
Question Head portlight seal

What can I use to replace the worn seal on the opening portlight in the head? I thought I'd read to use stuff box packing but the 1/4" packing wasn't deep enough to contact the portlight frame.
Forum: Pearson 08-22-2017, 03:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,856
Posted By rockhopper
May look like that but I sure wouldn't, I haven't...

May look like that but I sure wouldn't, I haven't even cleaned it. Just vacuumed the water out with my ShopVac.

Another bilge question...the fiberglass engine pan seems to have a solid front so...
Forum: Pearson 08-22-2017, 03:04 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 10,240
Posted By rockhopper
sastantley, that is the ICW bridge at Beaufort,...

sastantley, that is the ICW bridge at Beaufort, NC.

Tac, not sure honestly I just noticed the one spreader light that had worked had stopped but you have a point. The anchor light on the very top...
Forum: Pearson 08-22-2017, 01:14 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 20,941
Posted By rockhopper
Oh, so the wooden piece is not from Pearson? I...

Oh, so the wooden piece is not from Pearson? I was under the impression that it had been placed in between the hull and deck from factory. Did Pearson fiberglass the hull and deck together on the...
Forum: Pearson 08-22-2017, 01:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 10,240
Posted By rockhopper
The yard has a crane that cost $200 an hour with...

The yard has a crane that cost $200 an hour with a half hour minimum and then if they do the labor it's $70/hr. They are only open M-F and it's 4 hours away from my house. So I'll have to climb the...
Forum: Pearson 08-21-2017, 09:15 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 20,941
Posted By rockhopper
Tac, when you say separate the hull and deck...

Tac, when you say separate the hull and deck flange, you mean in just the section that needs to be repaired? What do I do with the wooden piece in between the hull and deck? Also is it possible to...
Forum: Pearson 08-21-2017, 09:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 10,240
Posted By rockhopper
Not sure if you can make it out really well, but...

Not sure if you can make it out really well, but the lights are a round light fixture.
Forum: Pearson 08-21-2017, 10:57 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 10,240
Posted By rockhopper
Unfortunately peace of mind at the moment I...

Unfortunately peace of mind at the moment I believe would cost me more than I can afford this season with everything I've spent already. Guess I'll be figuring out how to climb the mast when I get it...
Forum: Pearson 08-20-2017, 09:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 10,240
Posted By rockhopper
I believe the bolts sheared off, I can see the...

I believe the bolts sheared off, I can see the rest of the bolt inside of the mast base.

Looks like I need to replace the block on the bottom of the mast for the main halyard, I can see in the...
Forum: Pearson 08-20-2017, 05:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,856
Posted By rockhopper
Exclamation Bilge fiberglass has holes?

So I noticed this a couple of weeks ago when vacuuming the water out of the bilge. You can see small holes in between the weave of the fiberglass. Does this need to be addressed? What could of caused...
Forum: Pearson 08-20-2017, 05:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 10,240
Posted By rockhopper
Pearson 30 mast information

Okay so just got some questions about the mast. The mast appears to have 4 broken books on the base as you can see in the picture. What was the purpose of the bolts and is it something that I need to...
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