Amenities

Pearson 35 Hull #422

Si Como No

(freely translated as: Yes! why not!)
Named after a hotel in Costa Rica

Former names/owners

Summary:

This boat is now 33 years old and registered as an "Antique Vessel" in the State of Florida.

On October 6^th, 2008 she went into the yard for minor maintenance and bottom painting. (The bottom was extensively repaired in Sept 2006. At that time she had three (3) coats of Petit Vivid anti-fouling paint (West Marine #5917737 - Red) applied. Red then White then Blue (to help determine when she needs paint again.) The water line is just starting to show "red" and so I figured that now was a good time to add two more coats of RED to her bottom (probably 3 at water line).

The trip to the boat yard (37 miles) took a flat 8 hours. We averaged 4.8 knots and used 5 gallons of diesel. Engine RPM was 1,800 to 2,300 depending on tides and winds. No overheating problems and with water temps in mid 80's this is good (temp runs 180 degrees).

The bilge is very dry (well, about 2 inches of water sits there and pump runs only when I turn it on manually (never comes on otherwise - doesn't leak enough to run on automatic).

The boat was purchased 3/22/2005.

• replaced broken head with a full sized head (Jabsco 29090-200)
• replaced raw water filter with large, removable screen
• replaced the raw water thru-hull fitting with a larger diameter and outside strainer
• replaced one thru-hull (cockpit drain)
• thoroughly cleaned the heat exchanger (in place) and then flushed with acid mix
• completely new raw water pump and new fan belts
• replaced the fresh water pressure pump (Jabsco par max)
• replaced galley sing and fixtures
• sails have been cleaned and repaired and new battens (the main could be replaced but she is the fastest of the 3 P35's in the area)
• added a Simrad WP32 autopilot (click here )
• added Garmin GPS (model 192C)
• Replaced VHF with Uniden XXX + WHAM
• dodger rebuilt = stitching and new windows
• replaced battery charger with 10/5 - 2 output charger (great unit! - click here )
• added a Captain Chair/pedestal/foot rest
• replaced diaphragm in Whale Bilge Pump
• drain and clean fuel cleaner (Racor)
• notched rudder to fit large zinc (click here )
• added optional entryway door with screen & clear lexan
• rebuilt exhaust from engine output to muffler & wrap with insulating tape (runs cool to touch) (click here )
• prop-zinc is from Boat Zincs - "C" nut
• replaced steaming light with combo steamer/deck light
• Data Marine depth gauge
• water-wheel speed unit available - never used
• new Hi-Torque starter
• added a Life Sling
• 7/28/2006 - boat hauled and bottom painted 3 coats of Petit VIVID (1 each red, white, blue to show me wear level) Rudder modified to accommodate larger Zinc ("C class")
• 11/2008  - boat hauled and bottom painted. About 80% of the top coat was gone. Waterline was down to bottom coat and this is why I decided to pull and add two more coats of VIVID (Red this time). (Put a 3rd coat at the water line.) She has a Blue (tape) stripe above that.
• 11/3/2009 - bottom cleaned and new zinc
• 9/13/2010 - boat hauled and bottom painted 3 gallons West Martine ablative "red"
• 7/19/2010 - replaced centerboard cable - went larger 3/32" as recommended on Pearson35.com
• Prop is stamped: 16RH10  mfg: 11/77
• Cutlass bearing "tight" (checked carefully on each haulout)
• Anchor #1 - port - Fortress + 40' 3/8" chain (like new condition) and  200' rode
• Anchor #2 - Starboard - 35# CQR+ 90' 3-strand - NEW. 30' 5/16" + 40' 3/8" chain . Installed 3/17/2010
• Replaced faucet set in bathroom 1/28/2011 (saving the original shower & faucet set for restoration)
• Replaced toe bathroom mirror
• redesigned the GPS "mount" (smaller and nicer looking)
• 4/2011  main cabin cushions recovered and stiffened
• 8/8/2011 - bottom cleaned and new Zinc
• 10/5/2011 - Maintenance - Change Oil, oil filter, fuel filter, check batteries.
• 10/5/2011 - New battery (discovered during maintenance)
• 10/19/2011 - prop cleaned and "bagged" (s imple grocery bag reduces barnacle growth to nothing!)
• 11/2/2011 - bottom checked (by regular professional cleaner/diver)
• 12/15/2012 - bottom cleaned & checked. "Good shape" report

Westerbeke 30HP. She always starts! I never add oil between changes. She doesn't smoke.

Head sail is (VG) Genoa (130+). Main sail is older but and has been repaired twice (blew out a few battens in some high winds). All stitching reviewed (Quantum Sails, Sarasota, FL). All new battens. Dodger in good shape. (Not kept on boat).  

Roller furler is Harken.

More photos  (2010)