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 32 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
• asymmetrical cruising spinnaker  (click here )
• 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 (repaired)
• water-wheel speed unit available - never used
• new Hi-Torque starter
• added a Life Sling

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

There is a working jib that I have never used.

Roller furler is Harken.

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