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Installed a PSS unit when I was hauled for a bottom peal and seal. This was 5 years ago. No problems and dry as a bone. This was the newer “spring” model.
Dan Kalinowski
Jolly Lama #135
Keehi Lagoon, O’ahuOur policy is with Seaworthy. $82K agreed value. $1,600 deductible. Limited to 100 miles offshore of HI. Includes $1,000 towing. Annual cost of $821.
Dan Kalinowski
Jolly Lama #135
Keehi Lagoon, O’ahu.I’ve owned a 34′ sloop for 20 years before buying the 424 ketch. I find it easier to sail because of the smaller main. There are more sail options with a ketch.
The forward hatch has worked well for our purposes. With guests aboard, they don’t have to go through the aft cabin when they have to go top side or leave the boat. Very convenient!
The boat has been in challenging conditions around these islands and always performs well.
Dan Kalinowski
Jolly Lama #135
Keehi Lagoon, O’ahuTor: No insolence intended. They do look like a walker. I was part of the group that purchased them 5 (already?) years ago. They’ve been the last on my rehab list to install. Pulling out the cabin ceiling just didn’t work as my UH student son lives aboard and the admiral is tired of projects when we visit. As remote as we are out here, all of our sailing has been inter island. Weather windows are easy to find, so no challenging treks to the main. When the boy graduates, we are planning our escape to the S. Pacific. The boat will be ready!
By the way, thanks for all your guidance on modifying the anchor locker. I’m really pleased with the new set up.
Dan Kalinowski
Jolly Lama #135
Keehi Lagoon, O’ahuA PO replaced our teak handrails and removed the eyebrow several years ago Never experienced any leaks from these areas. Now all I have left to do is get the momentum to install the granny bars around the mainmast.
Dan kalinowski
Jolly Lama #135
Keehi Lagoon, O’ahuMy boat (#135) had an ice box with no previously installed fridge unit. I put in a SeaFrost unit 4 years ago, when we purchased her. Easy installation and it has been running steadily (and quietly) here in the tropics with no problems for all 4 years. Even here on O’ahu, it only draws around 5 amps when powering up and only a couple at night.
Dan Kalinowski
Jolly Lama #135
Keehi Lagoon, O’ahuMy boat (#135) had an ice box with no previously installed fridge unit. I put in a SeaFrost unit 4 years ago, when we purchased her. Easy installation and it has been running steadily (and quietly) here in the tropics with no problems for all 4 years. Even here on O’ahu, it only draws around 5 amps when powering up and only a couple at night.
Dan Kalinowski
Jolly Lama #135
Keehi Lagoon, O’ahuTor: How about a pic of that “anchor chain pokey rod”?
Dan Kalinowski
Jolly Lama #135
Keehi Lagoon, O’ahuJust “redid” the anchoring setup on my 424 ketch. I cut out the floor of the existing anchor locker and sealed the deck, similar to Tor. I installed a Maxwell windless that will haul my big Manson 60 on 300′ of 3/8 as my primary. My secondary is a 45 CQR on 100 feet of chain with 200 feet of 12 strand. I keep the CQR on the bow and stow the chain/rope rode in the aft lazaretto in case of a tsunami or other big event. The water gets deep here quickly!
Dan Kalinowski
Jolly Lama #135
Keehi Lagoon, O’ahuTor: hope you have a blender on board. Sounds like a mango daiquiri party coming!
Dan Kalinowski
Jolly Lama #135
Keehi Lagoon, O’ahuIn John’s picture, I noticed that his mast doesn’t appear to be painted. Mine are (#135). I wonder if Pearson changed their approach somewhere during production. I plan to pull my sticks for refinishing later this year. Does someone have a good recommendation for a specific paint they used?
Dan Kalinowski
Jolly Lama (#135)
Keehi Lagoon, O’ahuThanks for the info. Learn something new about these boats every day.
Dan Kalinowski
Jolly Lama #134
Keehi Lagoon, O’ahu
