HWWT, Great interview! Pearson is my dream boat. I've seen their sloops but never the cutter so this was new to me. The travel in the cockpit make so much sense after Kevin explained it. I'm surprised more manufactures don't do that. Funny you mentioned dog walking. That is exactly what got me into boating!!
When I retire in 2 years, I'm only going to have about $20,000. Two bad divorces and a life's worth of work and all I've got to show for it, isn't even enough to buy a house. I'll have a pension. I'm thinking of picking up a very basic Albin Vega, or a Triton or something, to live and cruise on. Maybe sail from west coast Canada down to Mexico, do the ''snow-bird" thing. I like the comment about picking a boat with good basic construction, and up-grade as you need the new instruments and such. That sounds like something I could do. And yes, I am "handy"....though I've never done a wire splice before....think I'll need to do that? This is a good video and I thank you for taking the time.
Great video, very well done keeping Kevin in the frame. Really helpful being able to have a reference for size. That Pearson sure is a beautiful cutter. I just got a case of boat envy :)
+Mike Cloutier "Boat envy." A lot of folks do when they see Kevin's cutter. It's an elegant boat for sure. Thanks for the kind words. I'll keep up the videos. You keep following along!
+Kevin Arburtha Thanks Kevin! I'm definitely trying to help those of you out there dreaming the dream. Get inspired. Get on board! (I always say ... ; )
You are really onto something with this concept. You picked the perfect boat and the perfect owner to start with. Extremely helpful, even for a guy who is looking for his 3rd boat. Keep up the great work!
+ScottC93 Thank you Scott. I really appreciate it. I'm definitely trying to help my followers get "a feel" for different boat in hopes that it will help them find theirs. "Get on board!" (I always say! And that's what it takes!)
+HaveWindWillTravel.com I wish I had done what Kevin said and bought the boat that was right for me at the time. I bought a "project" 1980 Tartan 37 when I should have bought one that would have allowed me more time under sail than under the lazarette.
I will say ... Kevin definitely knows what he's talking about. He's just dealt with so many people looking for boats, who have recently bought boats and who have owned boats for years and he's got a great sense of what really will be BEST (not what the owner may think they desired or wanted) but what really would be best for the buyer. He's got great insight. Thanks for watching. Some "projects" are just too daunting right out of the gate. It's good to get a sense of what the reward is before you take on a total refit.
Nice and accurate overview of a Pearson 36 Cutter. My wife and I bought an '81 model in ’91, and we cruise it extensively on the Great Lakes (especially on Lake Superior). It’s a great and easily handled heavy weather boat. We put the first reef in the main - and move the jackstays to their aft position - when the wind reaches 25 knots.
+Niels Jensen Hey Niels. Thank you! Yes, we are definitely fans of Kevin's boat. She's dependable, sails well and has a great classic look. Although every time we sail together, Kevin always comments how much faster our boat is. You don't really feel fast at 4.0 knots, but if the other guy is going 3.5 ... Ha! Glad you are enjoying the videos! Thanks for watching!
+HaveWindWillTravel.com The P36 Cutter is by no means a slow boat, but it needs a lot of canvas in light air - meaning less than 12-14 knots of wind - to move it. It makes sense. It’s classified at the higher end of the moderate ocean cruiser scale, weighing around 22,000 lbs. when loaded, so is definitely not a light coastal cruiser. However, when the wind picks up above 14 knots we comfortably leave similar sized boats in our wake. With a waterline length of 30 feet, the P36 Cutter is capable of 7.5+ knots of speed.
+Niels Jensen Agreed. It was a lightwind day when we were zipping by Kevin. Our boat does surprisingly well in light winds, but where Kevin said his boat feels fine in 30 knots, I don't think we feel quite as comfortable. Always a trade-off.
There is a Pearson 365 across from you in the Palafox Marina named Schurr Thing. Good Old Boat Magazine hired me to write an article about it; the article ran in the magazine in March 2015. Pearson manufactured seaworthy sailboats for several years and I bet this cutter is a fine sailing boat. He's done an excellent job caring for this one. Thanks for sharing.
The Pearson 36 just made my short list. Need a full-time live a board that I can single hand. Top of my list of needs is a separate shower area. Not going to duck my head under a faucet if I'm on the boat full time. The other boat I really like is the Hunter Legend and Cherubini. However, I'm now liking the idea of the traveler in the cockpit. Thank you for the video!
I really love your videos and all the great advice and knowledge you are sharing. This episode put my mind at ease when it comes to choosing a boat. Ive been learning so much , Im in love with a 1983 Hunter 34ft . You guys are awesome,
Wow, thank you Johans. Kevin is truly the awesome one. He is a fantastic broker. Very honest and understanding but quick to offer his (well-formed) opinion if he truly believes it will help YOU find the right boat for YOU, which does not mean it's the right boat for everyone. He definitely steered us right in helping us find our Niagara and we will be forever grateful to him. Appreciate you watching! Thanks.
I will say what others have said about the filming, great steady cam work. You cannot see a boat if the camera is shaky and your hand is as steady as a rock. Now, I think if the other vids to follow are as great and informative as this one I will love this series. The one issue my family has with looking for a boat is enough room on board, in all areas. We are five with a dog so we want a vessel that has a good size cockpit as well as galley, settee, sleeping quarters as well as deck space for walking about. Everyone wants their own berth. We think our first boat needs to be Cat but I would love a Ketch in the 52-54 range. Wish us luck as we are still searching. The wife said yes btw, our search is on. Yippie!
Cheers Annie, a really great start to this series and most informative. I actually think what Kevin said about buying a boat with the best bones (hull, rigging, engine etc) was really intelligent. The nice gear can always be added as he said. Ditto I agree what he said about needing to be realistic about one's aspirations in the first instance. From my limited experience, I think while many intending cruisers perhaps have grand dreams of sailing the world, in the first instance the lack of experience or other factors generally will limit them to being coastal cruisers. And there is nothing wrong with that. Its a steep learning curve for all of us sailing novices, but one that is enjoyable. I think the key is to take one's time and not rush into the purchase. See as many boats as possible, sail on as many as possible.
+David Mitchell Couldn't agree more David. You just have to get out there to learn what you like and what you really want and need in a boat and learn how you want to use it. Like you said, coastal cruising is great. Phillip and I are big fans and the majority of what we will do will probably be considered that. It's all about enjoying the experience and doing what you love on a boat. Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching!
+David Mitchell - I'm glad you agree. I see lots of people with unrealistic expectations. I always try to educate them and give them options that truly fit their desired usage. I see a lot of boats go downhill after inexperienced owners cannot keep up with the maintenance, and ultimately never fulfill their dreams of cruising. If cruising full time is going to happen 5 years down the line, buy a boat that fits your needs now, not one that fits your future needs. Life has a tendency to change course without warning. You hit the nail on the head about getting on as many boats as possible before making a buying decision.
For a few years I sailed a 30 foot Pearson 303 sloop which had the main traveller in the same spot, and I loved that for its simplicity. The only drawback on that boat is that it had a lot of weather helm that just wouldn't balance out in anything over 7 or 8 knots of wind because of how far aft the rig was.
+Comet Jockey Dave Hey Jockey Dave. Thanks for your input and for watching. Kevin was a big fan of the traveler in the cockpit for ease of use. He didn't mention a weather helm so I wonder if the length of his boat helped to balance things out. Interesting. Thanks for adding some thoughts! Hope you're enjoying the tours. I just filmed a Sabre this afternoon. I can't wait to get that one out. She's a beauty!
Thank you very much. I will keep working to make them this good of quality. After a few tours if you're still finding them helpful feel free to jump on Patreon and help me help more people get out cruising. Thanks for watching!
Nice video. I liked how you kept the owner in the camera frame. So many boat tours just have a camera moving around the boat making it hard to get a sense of size and proportion. I thought Kevin's advice was right on when he talked about starting simpler and sooner, rather than waiting and trying to get the most complex dream machine. I like to see what kind of electronics (nav and com system) people use and recommend , but I think that would be another type of video and agree with Kevin in that you can always add that stuff later. Thanks.
+Max Fightmaster Thank you, Max! Appreciate the kind words. This was one of my first boat tour videos so I was kind of nervous about how to shoot and edit it in a way that made it educational and engaging. I'm glad you enjoyed it and I hope you found it helpful. Kevin is such a great broker. He just has a real instinct for what different features on a boat you will truly use and enjoy and those you will stress over and wish you never had. I was so glad he gave me this tour so I could share it with you all. Glad to have you following along!
I know something wrong with that boat...... I dont own it. Thanks for the tour. I'm going to add that boat to my list. His boat is well kept for sure. That seems to be a great boat model. Its got 150 gallon water capacity. Wow, and a separate shower stall. Real nice.
+pate allan Ha. "You don't own it." That's funny. Yes, Kevin's boat is a beauty and very well-maintained. I was thrilled when Kevin offered to give me a tour. Glad you enjoyed the tour.
Really enjoyed the episode. I also have a Pearson 36 cutter (hull #9) and was inspired by the care Kevin has taken of the boat. I was wondering which ice box conversion unit he was using. This is a HUGE ice box and most units are not rated to cool this size...
Annie...this is a brilliant idea...nobody does this with all the various sailboats that "real life" folks own !!! Hey, during cane-season, c'mon up to the Great Lakes & do a video about our 01 Beneteau 361 !! Cheers from Windsor Ont. P.
+Paul Ouellette Thanks Paul. I appreciate the invite. I just might! Beneteaus are mighty popular. I'll be filming a tour of one next week. Next up on the boat tour roster is an 84 Sabre 34. Fun, fun! Hope everyone is enjoying the tours. Appreciate you watching and providing input. Cheers!
+Paul Ouellette I believe it's a 42'. Not sure of the model. Sorry, haven't been on it in a while but the owners are friends and will be in town next week and agreed to let me come get a tour! I'll let you know when my blonde brain remembers!
+jwrappuhn71 Thank you. I hope folks found it helpful. More tours to come (although I hope they'll be as good as this one -- Kevin made it super easy, he's a natural!)
You're mighty welcome. I'm definitely trying to help folks get out and get cruising. I'll try to get some more your videos together for you soon. Thanks for watching.
You bet! He may answer this comment if he sees it. Kevin loves to talk about his boat. He has a wonderful boat. The Pearson is well-known, well-built and comfortable and spacious. And Kevin uses her a lot, taking the family out often for weekends on the hook, which is so important.
Hey guys, this is a good question about the engine access. The standard P365/367 has decent engine access from both cockpit lazarettes. My boat has the optional quarter berth on the starboard aft side (only two were made this way that I know of). Since I have the quarter berth, access to the engine requires that I remove a few screws and open up a partition to change the oil. The engine is mounted backwards with a v-drive and jack shaft. I can access the port side from inside the lazarette, the starboard side from the quarterberth and the back of the engine from under the companionway ladder. That being said, the engine access is about the worst I have seen. So much else about the boat is so fantastic that I don't worry to much about it though. It's all a trade off. In this case, the pluses outweigh the negatives ten fold.
hi i realy lked this video it was very helpful . i kind of know what want in a sail boat I turned 54 a few day's ago i am still fit and retired carpenter craftsmen I live on a bay all my life and alway wanted to sail away know i can . i have a little sail experience ,so from my bay i want to see the world . a mono sail boat will do but i feel a cat would be ideal to to sail the sea's but a cat to pricey so i'm got it down to 37" to 40" and no biger he was helpful what i need to look for.thank you both happy sails. NMC
You're more than welcome. That was definitely the intent of the boat tours -- to help you all out there boat shopping get a better "feel" for the different makes and models from the owners themselves.
OK... First of all I am a proud owner of a S2 8.5. My boat is perfect for "what I do" now. I feel like looking at other boats is like a married man or women looking at other people. That being said... I think the Pearson 36 Cutter with the Yankee cut jib would be the perfect upgrade for me! I love the cutter rig! Initially I thought a cutter would be harder to single hand, (more work to control 3 sails v/s sails). Recently I learned that cutters can be easier to single or short hand because the sails are smaller. I am a fan of the encapsulated keel, it was a big reason I bought S 2 . No Keel bolts or stringers. I think this a stronger design.
+Son of Neptune Sailing Hey Son of Neptune. Glad you found the Yankee cut jib bit helpful. Kevin is definitely a proponent of the cutter rig for single-handers. He's an seasoned sailor. And, there's nothing wrong with looking. The wives and boats both like it! Makes them feel purdy! : )
good video and very nice boat! one thing that you did not mention, but I think is important in different boats, is the construction material. fe GRP, composite, steel, ferro-cement etc. older boats are renowned for delamination, etc. looking forward to more boat videos!
+h beek Thank you. Appreciate the comment. I'll try to add that to my question list. It's hard to try to remember all the things I need to ask and stay in the conversation at the same time. We're pushing Video Annie to her limits. Ha! But, I hope folks find the tours helpful and informative. Glad you're enjoying them. More to come!
+HaveWindWillTravel.com thank you. pushing your limits makes you better! anyway, hull material is just as basic as sloop rigged, keel form, how the mast is stepped etc. you know the BIG points, right?
+HaveWindWillTravel.com I take it that is also known as GRP, (fiber)glass reinforged plastic. no other core material like balsa or birch plywood. those can be bad in "older" boats.
+h beek Great, thanks for the tip. I will definitely add that. Kevin's boat does not have a core, it is all fiberglass. Our Niagara has a balsa core in between fiberglass.
Great boat to lead off the "tour series" with, especially for me. The Pearson 365 is my current idea of the ideal "retirement boat" for me. I was especially interested because the boat was a cutter, and most of the ones I've seen reviewed have been ketches. It was interesting to hear the owner's opinion about the ease of single-handing it. I was wondering if he ever had the chance to compare the handling of his cutter to the same model in the ketch configuration? In any event, his boat is in beautiful condition!
+Chuck Klima Thanks Chuck. I'm glad you enjoyed the tour. Lucky for you, Kevin is a good friend so I'll shoot him an email and ask him your ketch question and let you know. More to come (and another boat coming out this Friday). Enjoy the show! If you like to read Chuck, shoot me an email and I'll send you a free eCopy of my sailing books as well. My treat! anniedike@gmail.com
+Chuck Klima Boy are you in luck Chuck. Kevin is such a good friend. So helpful. So, I sent him your question in an email and he called me right after to share what he knows. Apparently the ketch model of the Pearson is much more common. They made 400 or so of those and only 45 of the cutter model. The ketch has some drawbacks in that it is a shallower draft, the rigging is smaller and it was designed more for coastal cruising where the cutter (with a foot deeper keel and a bigger rudder enabling it to point better) is designed more for blue water. However, Kevin did say he had some friends who modified the ketch version to outfit it more for blue water and they sailed it from South Carolina to New Zealand. They have an awesome blog with great videos from their sailing in the Pacific that he turned me onto. You can check it out here. Hope this helps you! www.getlostonpurpose.com/
much to my wifes shagrin ,I'm always loking at boats and houses,lol.im a wood boat freak especially the classics.great vid by the way,,how is the rigging project coming?,,fair winds an safe travels,,,paul
+paul stratton Thanks Paul. I was hoping this one would be helpful to those perpetually shopping. Once you get a boat and get going, your wife will get it! Slow going on everything else. We did make the rod versus wire decision and get everything ordered though. All rigging should go on next week (and video on it will probably publish in a month - ha!) Good to stay ahead though. Give myself some breathing/margarita time between vids.
Hey guys! A follower sent me this link saying it has a lot of super helpful information for those out there who are looking to get a Pearson 36. Thank you Chuck for sharing! www.pearson365.com/forum/index.php
+Josef Roesler Thanks Josef, I'll keep that in mind. If you'd like to see how I get into mine, check this video out at 2:10 -- ruclips.net/video/YOnoDWkQDuA/видео.html
+Sailing with SV Wild Hare Ha. You might be. I haven't noticed. It usually gets much darker in the winter because I'm not in the sun as much and bleaches out in the summer when we're on the boat all the time. I didn't do anything to it (don't have time to even mess with it these days other than to throw it under a cap). Perhaps it was all the dumb questions I was asking Kevin (that thankfully didn't make the cut) that made me look blonder! ; ) Hope you enjoyed the tour!
May have something to do with the opening shot in the light behind you. I have friends down that way that have the exact same boat. Incredibly well built and very well laid out. Keep up the great videos.
Nice boat! I noticed he has an unusual way of pronouncing “Genoa”. The emphasis should be on the first syllable: GEN oh ah...pronounced just like the city in Italy for which it is named.
Just bought a 78 365 ketch. This is a beautiful boat! Really great walk through. Thank you.
HWWT, Great interview! Pearson is my dream boat. I've seen their sloops but never the cutter so this was new to me. The travel in the cockpit make so much sense after Kevin explained it. I'm surprised more manufactures don't do that. Funny you mentioned dog walking. That is exactly what got me into boating!!
That’s probably the most solid advice a novice like me could receive… Don’t buy a boat with a bunch of bells & whistles I don’t really need yet.
When I retire in 2 years, I'm only going to have about $20,000. Two bad divorces and a life's worth of work and all I've got to show for it, isn't even enough to buy a house. I'll have a pension. I'm thinking of picking up a very basic Albin Vega, or a Triton or something, to live and cruise on. Maybe sail from west coast Canada down to Mexico, do the ''snow-bird" thing. I like the comment about picking a boat with good basic construction, and up-grade as you need the new instruments and such. That sounds like something I could do. And yes, I am "handy"....though I've never done a wire splice before....think I'll need to do that? This is a good video and I thank you for taking the time.
Great video, I'm going to retire in the next few years and I'm starting to look at sailboats now. This is great knowledge for me, thank you.
Beautiful boat and a very good boat.
Great video, very well done keeping Kevin in the frame. Really helpful being able to have a reference for size.
That Pearson sure is a beautiful cutter. I just got a case of boat envy :)
+Mike Cloutier "Boat envy." A lot of folks do when they see Kevin's cutter. It's an elegant boat for sure. Thanks for the kind words. I'll keep up the videos. You keep following along!
Thank you very much Kevin this is what I need to listening...
Great episode, super helpful!! Thanks from all of us aspiring boat owners!
+Kevin Arburtha Thanks Kevin! I'm definitely trying to help those of you out there dreaming the dream. Get inspired. Get on board! (I always say ... ; )
You are really onto something with this concept. You picked the perfect boat and the perfect owner to start with. Extremely helpful, even for a guy who is looking for his 3rd boat. Keep up the great work!
+ScottC93 Thank you Scott. I really appreciate it. I'm definitely trying to help my followers get "a feel" for different boat in hopes that it will help them find theirs. "Get on board!" (I always say! And that's what it takes!)
+HaveWindWillTravel.com I wish I had done what Kevin said and bought the boat that was right for me at the time. I bought a "project" 1980 Tartan 37 when I should have bought one that would have allowed me more time under sail than under the lazarette.
I will say ... Kevin definitely knows what he's talking about. He's just dealt with so many people looking for boats, who have recently bought boats and who have owned boats for years and he's got a great sense of what really will be BEST (not what the owner may think they desired or wanted) but what really would be best for the buyer. He's got great insight. Thanks for watching. Some "projects" are just too daunting right out of the gate. It's good to get a sense of what the reward is before you take on a total refit.
Nice and accurate overview of a Pearson 36 Cutter. My wife and I bought an '81 model in ’91, and we cruise it extensively on the Great Lakes (especially on Lake Superior). It’s a great and easily handled heavy weather boat. We put the first reef in the main - and move the jackstays to their aft position - when the wind reaches 25 knots.
+Niels Jensen Hey Niels. Thank you! Yes, we are definitely fans of Kevin's boat. She's dependable, sails well and has a great classic look. Although every time we sail together, Kevin always comments how much faster our boat is. You don't really feel fast at 4.0 knots, but if the other guy is going 3.5 ... Ha! Glad you are enjoying the videos! Thanks for watching!
+HaveWindWillTravel.com The P36 Cutter is by no means a slow boat, but it needs a lot of canvas in light air - meaning less than 12-14 knots of wind - to move it. It makes sense. It’s classified at the higher end of the moderate ocean cruiser scale, weighing around 22,000 lbs. when loaded, so is definitely not a light coastal cruiser. However, when the wind picks up above 14 knots we comfortably leave similar sized boats in our wake. With a waterline length of 30 feet, the P36 Cutter is capable of 7.5+ knots of speed.
+Niels Jensen Agreed. It was a lightwind day when we were zipping by Kevin. Our boat does surprisingly well in light winds, but where Kevin said his boat feels fine in 30 knots, I don't think we feel quite as comfortable. Always a trade-off.
+HaveWindWillTravel.com Kevin is right. It's been my experience that the boat will nicely handle 30 knots under staysail and the 2nd reef in the main.
There is a Pearson 365 across from you in the Palafox Marina named Schurr Thing. Good Old Boat Magazine hired me to write an article about it; the article ran in the magazine in March 2015. Pearson manufactured seaworthy sailboats for several years and I bet this cutter is a fine sailing boat. He's done an excellent job caring for this one. Thanks for sharing.
The Pearson 36 just made my short list. Need a full-time live a board that I can single hand. Top of my list of needs is a separate shower area. Not going to duck my head under a faucet if I'm on the boat full time. The other boat I really like is the Hunter Legend and Cherubini. However, I'm now liking the idea of the traveler in the cockpit. Thank you for the video!
I really love your videos and all the great advice and knowledge you are sharing. This episode put my mind at ease when it comes to choosing a boat. Ive been learning so much , Im in love with a 1983 Hunter 34ft . You guys are awesome,
Wow, thank you Johans. Kevin is truly the awesome one. He is a fantastic broker. Very honest and understanding but quick to offer his (well-formed) opinion if he truly believes it will help YOU find the right boat for YOU, which does not mean it's the right boat for everyone. He definitely steered us right in helping us find our Niagara and we will be forever grateful to him. Appreciate you watching! Thanks.
I will say what others have said about the filming, great steady cam work. You cannot see a boat if the camera is shaky and your hand is as steady as a rock. Now, I think if the other vids to follow are as great and informative as this one I will love this series. The one issue my family has with looking for a boat is enough room on board, in all areas. We are five with a dog so we want a vessel that has a good size cockpit as well as galley, settee, sleeping quarters as well as deck space for walking about. Everyone wants their own berth. We think our first boat needs to be Cat but I would love a Ketch in the 52-54 range. Wish us luck as we are still searching. The wife said yes btw, our search is on. Yippie!
Cheers Annie, a really great start to this series and most informative. I actually think what Kevin said about buying a boat with the best bones (hull, rigging, engine etc) was really intelligent. The nice gear can always be added as he said. Ditto I agree what he said about needing to be realistic about one's aspirations in the first instance. From my limited experience, I think while many intending cruisers perhaps have grand dreams of sailing the world, in the first instance the lack of experience or other factors generally will limit them to being coastal cruisers. And there is nothing wrong with that. Its a steep learning curve for all of us sailing novices, but one that is enjoyable. I think the key is to take one's time and not rush into the purchase. See as many boats as possible, sail on as many as possible.
+David Mitchell Couldn't agree more David. You just have to get out there to learn what you like and what you really want and need in a boat and learn how you want to use it. Like you said, coastal cruising is great. Phillip and I are big fans and the majority of what we will do will probably be considered that. It's all about enjoying the experience and doing what you love on a boat. Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching!
+David Mitchell - I'm glad you agree. I see lots of people with unrealistic expectations. I always try to educate them and give them options that truly fit their desired usage. I see a lot of boats go downhill after inexperienced owners cannot keep up with the maintenance, and ultimately never fulfill their dreams of cruising. If cruising full time is going to happen 5 years down the line, buy a boat that fits your needs now, not one that fits your future needs. Life has a tendency to change course without warning. You hit the nail on the head about getting on as many boats as possible before making a buying decision.
+Kevin Barber As always, great advice Kevin. Thanks again for sharing your insight and knowledge with us.
For a few years I sailed a 30 foot Pearson 303 sloop which had the main traveller in the same spot, and I loved that for its simplicity. The only drawback on that boat is that it had a lot of weather helm that just wouldn't balance out in anything over 7 or 8 knots of wind because of how far aft the rig was.
+Comet Jockey Dave Hey Jockey Dave. Thanks for your input and for watching. Kevin was a big fan of the traveler in the cockpit for ease of use. He didn't mention a weather helm so I wonder if the length of his boat helped to balance things out. Interesting. Thanks for adding some thoughts! Hope you're enjoying the tours. I just filmed a Sabre this afternoon. I can't wait to get that one out. She's a beauty!
+HaveWindWillTravel.com Looking forward to it. Fair winds.
That was a great video and very informative. Loved it. Keep up the great work.
Thank you very much. I will keep working to make them this good of quality. After a few tours if you're still finding them helpful feel free to jump on Patreon and help me help more people get out cruising. Thanks for watching!
Nice video. I liked how you kept the owner in the camera frame. So many boat tours just have a camera moving around the boat making it hard to get a sense of size and proportion. I thought Kevin's advice was right on when he talked about starting simpler and sooner, rather than waiting and trying to get the most complex dream machine. I like to see what kind of electronics (nav and com system) people use and recommend , but I think that would be another type of video and agree with Kevin in that you can always add that stuff later. Thanks.
+Max Fightmaster Thank you, Max! Appreciate the kind words. This was one of my first boat tour videos so I was kind of nervous about how to shoot and edit it in a way that made it educational and engaging. I'm glad you enjoyed it and I hope you found it helpful. Kevin is such a great broker. He just has a real instinct for what different features on a boat you will truly use and enjoy and those you will stress over and wish you never had. I was so glad he gave me this tour so I could share it with you all. Glad to have you following along!
What a great boat!!!
I know something wrong with that boat...... I dont own it. Thanks for the tour. I'm going to add that boat to my list. His boat is well kept for sure. That seems to be a great boat model. Its got 150 gallon water capacity. Wow, and a separate shower stall. Real nice.
+pate allan Ha. "You don't own it." That's funny. Yes, Kevin's boat is a beauty and very well-maintained. I was thrilled when Kevin offered to give me a tour. Glad you enjoyed the tour.
Really enjoyed the episode. I also have a Pearson 36 cutter (hull #9) and was inspired by the care Kevin has taken of the boat. I was wondering which ice box conversion unit he was using. This is a HUGE ice box and most units are not rated to cool this size...
Annie...this is a brilliant idea...nobody does this with all the various sailboats that "real life" folks own !!! Hey, during cane-season, c'mon up to the Great Lakes & do a video about our 01 Beneteau 361 !! Cheers from Windsor Ont. P.
+Paul Ouellette Thanks Paul. I appreciate the invite. I just might! Beneteaus are mighty popular. I'll be filming a tour of one next week. Next up on the boat tour roster is an 84 Sabre 34. Fun, fun! Hope everyone is enjoying the tours. Appreciate you watching and providing input. Cheers!
Hey Annie...which Beneteau model are you filming next week...just curious ???
+Paul Ouellette I believe it's a 42'. Not sure of the model. Sorry, haven't been on it in a while but the owners are friends and will be in town next week and agreed to let me come get a tour! I'll let you know when my blonde brain remembers!
Likely a Beneteau 423...or perhaps a 411...both models were VERY popular !!!
Great advise ...thank you
You bet. Thanks for watching. Kevin is a great guide when it comes to folks new to boating.
Great video, thanks!
this was a great vid.
+jwrappuhn71 Thank you. I hope folks found it helpful. More tours to come (although I hope they'll be as good as this one -- Kevin made it super easy, he's a natural!)
Thank you , that was very helpful
You're mighty welcome. I'm definitely trying to help folks get out and get cruising. I'll try to get some more your videos together for you soon. Thanks for watching.
Thank you very much. Great tour. Would have liked to see or hear his opinions about the engine compartment.
You bet! He may answer this comment if he sees it. Kevin loves to talk about his boat. He has a wonderful boat. The Pearson is well-known, well-built and comfortable and spacious. And Kevin uses her a lot, taking the family out often for weekends on the hook, which is so important.
Hey guys, this is a good question about the engine access. The standard P365/367 has decent engine access from both cockpit lazarettes. My boat has the optional quarter berth on the starboard aft side (only two were made this way that I know of). Since I have the quarter berth, access to the engine requires that I remove a few screws and open up a partition to change the oil. The engine is mounted backwards with a v-drive and jack shaft. I can access the port side from inside the lazarette, the starboard side from the quarterberth and the back of the engine from under the companionway ladder. That being said, the engine access is about the worst I have seen. So much else about the boat is so fantastic that I don't worry to much about it though. It's all a trade off. In this case, the pluses outweigh the negatives ten fold.
hi i realy lked this video it was very helpful . i kind of know what want in a sail boat I turned 54 a few day's ago i am still fit and retired carpenter craftsmen I live on a bay all my life and alway wanted to sail away know i can . i have a little sail experience ,so from my bay i want to see the world . a mono sail boat will do but i feel a cat would be ideal to to sail the sea's but a cat to pricey so i'm got it down to 37" to 40" and no biger he was helpful what i need to look for.thank you both happy sails. NMC
You're more than welcome. That was definitely the intent of the boat tours -- to help you all out there boat shopping get a better "feel" for the different makes and models from the owners themselves.
OK... First of all I am a proud owner of a S2 8.5. My boat is perfect for "what I do" now. I feel like looking at other boats is like a married man or women looking at other people. That being said... I think the Pearson 36 Cutter with the Yankee cut jib would be the perfect upgrade for me! I love the cutter rig! Initially I thought a cutter would be harder to single hand, (more work to control 3 sails v/s sails). Recently I learned that cutters can be easier to single or short hand because the sails are smaller. I am a fan of the encapsulated keel, it was a big reason I bought S 2 . No Keel bolts or stringers. I think this a stronger design.
+Son of Neptune Sailing Hey Son of Neptune. Glad you found the Yankee cut jib bit helpful. Kevin is definitely a proponent of the cutter rig for single-handers. He's an seasoned sailor. And, there's nothing wrong with looking. The wives and boats both like it! Makes them feel purdy! : )
good video and very nice boat!
one thing that you did not mention, but I think is important in different boats, is the construction material. fe GRP, composite, steel, ferro-cement etc.
older boats are renowned for delamination, etc.
looking forward to more boat videos!
+h beek Thank you. Appreciate the comment. I'll try to add that to my question list. It's hard to try to remember all the things I need to ask and stay in the conversation at the same time. We're pushing Video Annie to her limits. Ha! But, I hope folks find the tours helpful and informative. Glad you're enjoying them. More to come!
+h beek The construction material on the Pearson was fiberglass.
+HaveWindWillTravel.com thank you. pushing your limits makes you better!
anyway, hull material is just as basic as sloop rigged, keel form, how the mast is stepped etc. you know the BIG points, right?
+HaveWindWillTravel.com I take it that is also known as GRP, (fiber)glass reinforged plastic. no other core material like balsa or birch plywood. those can be bad in "older" boats.
+h beek Great, thanks for the tip. I will definitely add that. Kevin's boat does not have a core, it is all fiberglass. Our Niagara has a balsa core in between fiberglass.
Great looking! My own Pearson 40 has a way to go to catch up.
+Pass Me By Eh, I'm sure yours is a beauty too. Kevin certainly takes good care of her though. I was thrilled to get the tour. Thanks for watching!
Good stuff, thanks.
+Bill Gosnell You bet. Thanks for watching!
I bought a boat with good bones and a lousy engine. Saved a ton of money which affords me the ability to buy a new engine with guaranteed reliability.
Great boat to lead off the "tour series" with, especially for me. The Pearson 365 is my current idea of the ideal "retirement boat" for me. I was especially interested because the boat was a cutter, and most of the ones I've seen reviewed have been ketches. It was interesting to hear the owner's opinion about the ease of single-handing it. I was wondering if he ever had the chance to compare the handling of his cutter to the same model in the ketch configuration? In any event, his boat is in beautiful condition!
+Chuck Klima Thanks Chuck. I'm glad you enjoyed the tour. Lucky for you, Kevin is a good friend so I'll shoot him an email and ask him your ketch question and let you know. More to come (and another boat coming out this Friday). Enjoy the show! If you like to read Chuck, shoot me an email and I'll send you a free eCopy of my sailing books as well. My treat! anniedike@gmail.com
+Chuck Klima Boy are you in luck Chuck. Kevin is such a good friend. So helpful. So, I sent him your question in an email and he called me right after to share what he knows. Apparently the ketch model of the Pearson is much more common. They made 400 or so of those and only 45 of the cutter model. The ketch has some drawbacks in that it is a shallower draft, the rigging is smaller and it was designed more for coastal cruising where the cutter (with a foot deeper keel and a bigger rudder enabling it to point better) is designed more for blue water. However, Kevin did say he had some friends who modified the ketch version to outfit it more for blue water and they sailed it from South Carolina to New Zealand. They have an awesome blog with great videos from their sailing in the Pacific that he turned me onto. You can check it out here. Hope this helps you! www.getlostonpurpose.com/
+HaveWindWillTravel.com Thanks so much, will do!
much to my wifes shagrin ,I'm always loking at boats and houses,lol.im a wood boat freak especially the classics.great vid by the way,,how is the rigging project coming?,,fair winds an safe travels,,,paul
+paul stratton Thanks Paul. I was hoping this one would be helpful to those perpetually shopping. Once you get a boat and get going, your wife will get it! Slow going on everything else. We did make the rod versus wire decision and get everything ordered though. All rigging should go on next week (and video on it will probably publish in a month - ha!) Good to stay ahead though. Give myself some breathing/margarita time between vids.
Minute 12:02…I was there! LoL
This Person tics all of the boxes.
Mr. Excitement didn't sell it to me ....😄
Hey guys! A follower sent me this link saying it has a lot of super helpful information for those out there who are looking to get a Pearson 36. Thank you Chuck for sharing! www.pearson365.com/forum/index.php
How do you find a buyer’s broker? How did you find yours?
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Is it fancy dancy ?
Try filming aft berths next time. Would have been nice to see how you get into that slot of a berth.
+Josef Roesler Thanks Josef, I'll keep that in mind. If you'd like to see how I get into mine, check this video out at 2:10 -- ruclips.net/video/YOnoDWkQDuA/видео.html
+HaveWindWillTravel.com Funny, I've already seen that. But still, you left out the main berth on the boat. Assuming that's a queen, I don't know...
The aft berth on the Pearson is not that large, a little bigger than a twin.
+HaveWindWillTravel.com Thanks.
am I going nuts or did your hair get much lighter?
+Sailing with SV Wild Hare Ha. You might be. I haven't noticed. It usually gets much darker in the winter because I'm not in the sun as much and bleaches out in the summer when we're on the boat all the time. I didn't do anything to it (don't have time to even mess with it these days other than to throw it under a cap). Perhaps it was all the dumb questions I was asking Kevin (that thankfully didn't make the cut) that made me look blonder! ; ) Hope you enjoyed the tour!
May have something to do with the opening shot in the light behind you. I have friends down that way that have the exact same boat. Incredibly well built and very well laid out. Keep up the great videos.
+Sailing with SV Wild Hare Thanks Wild Hare! Will do. And, agreed, Kevin does have an exquisite boat! He's always a hit at the raft-ups!
Nice boat!
I noticed he has an unusual way of pronouncing “Genoa”. The emphasis should be on the first syllable: GEN oh ah...pronounced just like the city in Italy for which it is named.
is it blue water