pearson 28

KenD · #1 (**permalink**) 06-02-2002

all those with opinions respond looked at a pearson 28 1986 good looking boat seemed sound but awlful light never sailed one how do they handle,are they tender. hey jeff I thought I remembered that you would indorse this boatand that they would be good on the chesepeake would they be good for short trips outside, like to cape cod or bermuda any one got one they want to trade up to a 35 ft coronado help guys

SailorMitch · #2 (**permalink**) 06-03-2002

For a review of this boat by Jack Hornor (naval architect and marine surveyor in Annapolis, and SpinSheet columnist) go to:http://206.113.51.139/Articles/articles.php?ArticleID=6

Sounds like it would be a great boat for the Chesapeake. But I''m biased. I own a P-27.

Jeff_H · #3 (**permalink**) 06-03-2002

The Pearson 28 is good solid transportation. Should prove reliable but not exactly exciting. These are not great air or heavy air boats and the Chespeake puts a premium on light air performance (or a good engine)

Jeff

Mclion71 · #4 (**permalink**) 06-07-2002

Ken D:
Hey Maybe we can talk. I own a great P28.

KenD · #5 (**permalink**) 06-10-2002

I''m in the process of trying to sell my live aboard and want to go sailing. Looking for a late 80''s pearson on the bay wifes all for it the previous messages alluded to light and heavy air handleing difficulties as an owner whats up I can understand the heavy air but not really the light air handleing.are there groups that race this boat in the area. what type engine do they have and is it enough for the bay thanks again keep in touch

Mclion71 · #6 (**permalink**) 06-10-2002

Ken:
Tell me more about your Coronado. I''m interested.
Jim

KenD · #7 (**permalink**) 06-10-2002

Jim

The boat just listed at nortons in deltaville this past weekend anyhow it going really cheap for what it has had done to it like a new 2003turbo45 with 358 hrs on it roller main,furlingthe bottom was completly glassed two years ago and shoal draft also
for just under thirty thousand now how about your pearson?

Mclion71 · #8 (**permalink**) 06-11-2002

Hull #1 Pearson 28-1
Roller furling jib
Westerbeke Diesel, 390 hours, just had recommended service done
Bottom painted in May
Hi Tensile Danforth anchor on chocks
VHF radio
2 12V batteries
Sleeps 5
Ice Box
Origo counter top stove
Depthsounder
Fresh varnish on all wood above
Spotless below

What year is your Coronado?
Tell me more.
Jim

SailorMitch · #9 (**permalink**) 06-11-2002

Jim,

If you buy that Coronado we will kick you out of the Pearson Sailing Association AND (EVEN WORSE) you have to return that tube of Gen-uuu-ine Dow Corning High Vacuum Grease.

Mclion71 · #10 (**permalink**) 06-12-2002

Mitch:
You''ll have to peel that tube from my cold dead hand!
Jim