The Pearson Current
VOL. 7, #4
2002
The Pearson Current |
| Pearson Yachts in Print
Pearson Yachts have been newsmakers ever since the company burst onto the nautical scene in the 60s. In a departure from the usual, we thought we would spotlight some interesting articles that have been published recently in some of the more prestigious boating magazines. Each article summarized is about some aspect(s) of a Pearson Yacht and/or its owner. Many are available as reprints that can be ordered from the publisher or are available at the magazine’s web site. "Sanding Made Simple" Bernhard Bang from Baltimore, Maryland, who sails his Pearson 27 on the Chesapeake is featured in the "Things That Work" department of the magazine. His clever rigging technique gets his boat’s bottom sanded quicker and with less strain on his back. (Illustration reprinted from Sail.)
"A Conflict of Perceptions" "Committed to sailing up the Red Sea to the Med, two cruisers find it’s not as grim as it’s painted." Jennifer and Zoltan Gyurko sail "The Way," their Pearson Commander through politically charged waters and at journey’s end, feel that,"Despite the hardships of sailing through such remote, unstable areas, we were saddened that this leg of our voyage was over. With heavy hearts, we pulled up our anchor." "The Parts Guys" "A Love of Old Boats a Burgeoning Parts Business Bolstered by the Internet" Fortunately for those of us staunchly holding onto our "classic" yachts there are many parts suppliers out there ready to keep us sailing safely and smoothly. This article cites several suppliers across the country from Warwick, Rhode Island to Newport Beach, California who are ready to meet most of our parts and equipment needs. Ensign Spars, Zeke Durica’s parts business in Dunedin, Florida is one of those highlighted. As announced at the Atlantic City SAIL/EXPO last January, Zeke has started production of the Ensign. "Budget Boating" "Here’s the five-year plan that rescued a $1,200 boat" With $2,500 stuffed in the mattress for a rainy day, Bill Sandifer felt it was time he and his wife bought a boat. With her blessing, Bill located an old Pearson Ariel, bought it as is for $1,200 and launched a five-year endeavor to bring her back to "as new" condition. Bill remarks that, "When five years had come and gone, the Ariel was once again a boat to be proud of. More than anything I was proud of myself for finding a derelict and recreating the swan hidden under the dirt. . . . There is no better satisfaction than saving a wonderful sailboat to sail another day, month and year." "Twice Around in a Triton" Fulfilling a life long dream, James spent his entire savings on a 1966 Pearson Triton. After working "Atom" from the Great Lakes to Miami, he took off on his circumnavigation in June of 1984 and returned two years later. He enjoyed the trip so much that he went again a year later for what became a 12-year second trip around the world. James still sails "Atom" and states that, "after 20 years of cruising the world’s oceans, my 35-year-old Triton is in every way a better boat than new. I’ve never thought "Going South" "Discovering the Wonders of Dominica, the BVI and best of the Tropics." Franklin records an extended cruise in the Caribbean on "Ketch Ya Later," his P42. Despite some equipment problems, Franklin proudly reports that, "Throughout our trip in the Caribbean, we never had a bad day sailing. The trades blew at 15 to 25 knots with amazing regularity, and it never rained nor stormed." Further, "we were privileged to be onlookers as whales broached nearby and blew their might exhalations skyward, viewing these majestic creatures of the deep never failed to enliven our spirits." "Workbench: Sea-Berth Extension" " "Tabasco to the Dry Tortugas" Burrage Warner takes his P323 "Tabasco" on a cruise from St. Petersburg, Florida to the Dry Tortugas via Naples. The crew consisted of four men who had been sailing together for five years. After setting the watch tours and assigning navigation and maintenance responsibilities, "Tabasco" left Naples for the Tortugas under a night sky highlighted by the appearance of the Hale-Bopp comet. "South Pacific on a Shoestring" Zoltan Gyurko purchased his Commander, "The Way" in 1994 for $3,000. Wanting to undertake an extended cruise for several years, he was finally underway from Santa Barbara to transverse the pacific for nine weeks. His main problem centered on a meager budget to support the effort and forced him into places where he "couldn’t spend money." So began a seven-year oddysey which became a series of television documentaries. "Where the Ocean Breathes" Tom and Nancy Zydler live aboard "Mollymawk," their Pearson Invicta yawl. In this one of many articles they have written on their extensive cruising experience, the Zydlers gunkhole through the BVI focusing on the environmental purity of the islands that clearly left them breathless. Of note is that "Mollymawk" is by choice, engineless. "The Cruiser and the Autobus" Debra McQueen and her husband are cruising Tranquilo, their Pearson Vanguard South along the coast of Mexico when they decide to anchor in Punta De Mita and take a bus into town. Clearly much is to be learned about a nation and its people while traveling on local buses and they get to experience just that on an event-filled, one-day trip to replenish supplies. "Ensign: One-Design" The "Boats & Gear" department of Sailing reviews the new Ensign being produced by Ensign Spars Inc. of Dunedin, Florida. "Ensign Classic" "Carl Alberg’s stable one-design and daysailer gets a second life" An examination of the Old Pearson Yacht Corporation-built, Carl Alberg-designed but not Ensign Spars-built Classic Day sailor. "Sailing into the Hall of Fame" Sailing Publisher Bill Schanen hosts the induction of the Pearson Ensign and the Creelock design Pacific Seacraft 37 into the Sailing Hall of Fame. "Love’s Labor is Never A reporter for the Boston Globe is fascinated while watching a young couple feverishly working on a 1961 Pearson Triton. The couple sees this venerable cruiser as "a vessel already carrying their fondest dreams." Given the state of this boat, much needs to be done before this dream would become a reality—including the birth of the child the young woman with sander in hand was clearly carrying. Publisher’s Note: If information of this type seems useful to you, we encourage you to send us articles (recent or not) that you think might be of interest to other Pearson owners and we will publish more summaries in future editions of TPC. |
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