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November 22, 2002
For P31 owners who do not have the original owners manual, I felt that it was worthwhile to offer a copy of the on
that came with my 1991 P31-II #268. The dates on the pages and drawings imply that the manual was changed little
from 1998 on and is therefore applicable.
It also appears that Pearson used the same text for most of their manuals and inserted appropriate drawings for the
specific model being shipped. The general information should be useful to all Pearson owners.
The final page contains Keel Bolt torque values for Pearson Models 27 through P39
I used OCR (Optical Character Recognition) software to read the manual and convert it into Word 6.0. This allowed
me to keep the size of the file as low as possible for downloading. The pages that have drawings on them were
scanned as .bmp bit maps. These were inserted into the word document.
Bill Crane
P31-II Talaria
Billosail@aol.com
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  • Page 1 For P31 owners who do not have the original owners manual, I felt that it was worthwhile to offer a copy of the on that came with my 1991 P31-II #268. The dates on the pages and drawings imply that the manual was changed little from 1998 on and is therefore applicable.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS QUICK REFERENCE LOCATION SHEET INTRODUCTION SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION FORMAT WARRANTY OWNER RESPONSIBILITY COMMISSIONING SECTION 2 INTRODUCTION PRE-LAUNCH CHECKS Hull Inspection 2.2.1 Machinery Inspection 2.2.2 Before Mast Is Stepped 2.2.3 Equipment On Board 2.2.4 POST-LAUNCH CHECKS Hull Inspection 2.3.1 Electrical Inspection 2.3.2...
  • Page 3 Medical Kit 2.4.2.2 Tool Kit 2.4.2.3 Spare Parts 2.4.2.4 Additional Safety Equipment 2.4.3 Dealer Responsibility 2.4.4 YACHT SYSTEMS - SPARS AND RIGGING SECTION 3 MAST Masthead Assembly 3.1.2 Spreaders and Standing Rigging 3.1.3 BOOM Continuou3 Line Reefing (internal ) 3.2.1 DOCKSIDE TUNING Before Mast is Stepped 3.3.1...
  • Page 4 Before Starting 4.2.2 Starting 4.2.3 Stopping 4.2.4 DIESEL - MAINTENANCE Fuel Sanitation 4.3.1 Bacterial Contamination 4.3.2 Fuel Additives 4.3.3 FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL DESCRIPTION FUEL SYSTEM - FUELING Before Fueling 4.5.1 Fueling Procedures 4.5.2 After Fueling 4.5.3 Oil Pan & Caution 4.5.4 PROPELLER AND SHAFT ASSEMBLY Shaft Packing Gland...
  • Page 5 LIGHTNING PROTECTION & BONDING SYSTEMS Bonding System 5.3.1 Lightning Protection System 5.3.2 UNDERWATER GALVANIC CORROSION Electrolysis 5.4.1 Checklist 5.4.2 Propeller and Shaft 5.5.1 Electrical Switches 5.5.2 External Factors 5.5.3 YACHT SYSTEMS – STEERING SECTION 6 GENERAL DESCRIPTION Wheel Steering System 6.1.1 Emergency Tiller 6.1.2...
  • Page 6 Topsides, Decks and Below Decks 8.2.1 Gelcoat 8.2.1.1 Wood Surfaces 8.2.1.2 Window Maintenance 8.2.1.3 Below The Waterline 8.2.2 Bottom Cleaning 8.2.2.1 Bottom Preparation 8.2.2.2 Bottom Painting 8.2.2.3 Winches 8.2.3 Spars And Rigging 8.2.4 Cleaning Wire Rope and Rigging 8.2.4.1 Cleaning Synthetic Rope 8.2.4.2 Rigging Inspection 8.2.4.3...
  • Page 7 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS TITLE FIGURE NUMBER MASTHEAD ASSEMBLY 3.1.1 TYPICAL SPREADER INSTALLATION 3.1.2 RIGGING SCHEMATIC 3.1.3 CONTINUOUS LINE REEFING 3.2.1 MAST INSTALLATION 3.3.1 TIE ROD INSTALLATION 3.3.2 POWER SYSTEM SCHEMATIC SHAFT ALIGNMENT 120 VOLT DC ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM ELECTRICAL PANEL BONDING SYSTEM MAST AND INSTRUMENT WIRES TRANSDUCER WIRE LEADS 5.4.1...

  • Page 8: Quick Reference Location Sheet

    Pearson has been included. QUICK REFERENCE LOCATION SHEET EMERGENCY TILLER IN SAIL LOCKER HEAD INTAKE VALVE BELOW TRAP AT FWD END OF THE STBD SETTEE HEAD OVERBOARD DISCHARGE BELOW VANITY VALVE...
  • Page 9 BATTERIES BELOW QUARTERBERTH, FWD END BATTERY SELECT SWITCH QUARTERBERTH FRONT BETWEEN ENGINE BOX AND BUREAU DC ELECTRICAL PANEL ABOVE ICEBOX AT NAV STATION AC ELECTRICAL PANEL ABOVE ICEBOX AT NAV STATION SUMP PUMP BELOW VANITY SUMP PUMP SWITCH HEAD LOCKER, FWD END SUMP DISCHARGE VALVE BELOW PORT SETTEE, FWD END PORT WATER TANK (20 gal.)
  • Page 10 WASTE PUMP OUT ANCHOR LOCKER, BOTTOM WATER TANK VENT (PORT) AFT END OF PORT SETTEE ON BULKHEAD WATER TANK VENT (STBD) AFT END OF STBD SETTEE ON BULKHEAD FUEL TANK VENT ON TRANSOM, UPPPER PORT CORNER HOLDING TANK VENT BELOW SHEER ON STBD HULL SIDE ADJACENT TO HEAD AREA PROPANE BIN VENT ON TRANSOM, UPPER STBD...

  • Page 11: Introduction Section

    INTRODUCTION SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION This manual intended to acquaint with various features of your Pearson yacht and to provide information related to the care and upkeep yacht and its equipment. The manual supplements the literature supplied manufacturers systems equipment installed in yacht, wherever practicable refers to this literature.
  • Page 12 IMPORTANT NOTICEI UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL PEARSON YACHTS WARRANTY A HYDRAULIC ADJUSTER PURCHASED FROM A SOURCE OTHER THAN PEARSON YACHTS. ADJUSTER IS INSTALLED PEARSON DURING CONSTRUCTION YACHT, WARRANTY COVERING THE INSTALLATION WILL BE SUPPLIED BY PEARSON.

  • Page 13: Warranty

    It is essential that you contact him for all warranty matters. When necessary contact Pearson, please address your letters as follows indicating your boat and hull number: PEARSON YACHTS WEST SHORE ROAD PORTSMOUTH, RI 02871 Attn: Customer Service Department...

  • Page 14: Introduction

    COMMISSIONING SECTION 2 INTRODUCTJON 2.1.1 The first commissioning of a yacht is essentially the start yacht's life, importance proper commissioning procedures this time cannot overestimated. commissioning procedure will performed dealer personnel requires owner participation. Therefore , the owner need only to concern himself with items...

  • Page 15: Machinery Inspection

    2.2.2 Machinery Inspection. Make an overall inspection of the machinery spaces. Ensure that they are free of loose material that might interfere with machinery operation, and then check the following items: Engine installation work completed. Engine oil, transmission fluid, and coolant levels sat isfatory.

  • Page 16: Post-Launch Checks

    Safety equipment: pfd's (life preservers) throwable horseshoe or ring buoy horn ship1s bell emergency signals (flares, etc.) fire extinguishers. Medical kit. Spare parts and tool kit. POST-LAUNCH CHECKS. 2.3.1 Hull Inspection. Make overall inspection of hull interior. Check bilge areas for evidence of major leaks near thru-hulls,...

  • Page 17: Machinery Inspection

    2.3.3 Machinery Inspection. ____ Secure the yacht to a pier or dock with bow, stern, spring lines and operate the engine at low speeds in neutral, forward, and reverse. Check: throttle and shift controls engine operation charging current water temperature engine owner1s manual...

  • Page 18: Head System

    Propane valve, tank, and gauge functioning properly. (See Fig. 7.3) Galley stove operational. OWNER RESPONSIBILITIES. For maximum enjoyment of your Pearson, due regard must be given to proper safety and maintenance procedures. following is a partial list of items that are the...

  • Page 19: Recommended Safety Equipment

    Recreational Boats". Additional copies obtained by writing the Consumer Affairs Staff, U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, Washington, D.C. 20953 or by calling 2O2-~72-23814. Depending length, passenger capacity, operating conditions, your boat must equipped according to the current U.S.C.G. regulations. sure that you operate your boat with necessary PFDs (life preservers) ,...

  • Page 20: Tool Kit

    2.4.2.2 medical kit - Every yacht should carry a first manual, medical kit tailored to the specific needs and capabilities of the owner. Any ship1s store should carry a standard type medical kit. Items the kit should include: aspirin over-the-counter motion sickness pills adhesive strips and tape ammonia inhalants antiseptic wipes...

  • Page 21: Dealer Responsibility

    Pearson packing list. Operate check all mechanical systems under conditions of actual usage. Instruct you on the use of your yacht and its systems. Provide the necessary assistance and service under the terms of the Limited Warranty on your yacht, including the processing of all claims with PEARSON YACHTS.

  • Page 22: Yacht Systems - Spars And Rigging Section

    3.2.1 Follow the Continuous Line Reefing instructions (fig. 3.2.1) DOCKSIDE TUNING Your Pearson is delivered in as near ready - to sail condi- tion as possible with all basic tuning completed at time of commissioning. However, a basic tuning procedure has been included in this section to assist the owner in the future.

  • Page 30: Rigging And Lines

    3.14 UNDERWAY TUNING With the jib and main set , under moderate wind conditions, sail to windward on one tack. Sight up the mast to check straightness. The mast should not bend to leeward or to windward. If the need for adjustment is indicated, make proper adjustment to the upper or lower shrouds while observing the following rules.
  • Page 31 NOTE: YOUR PEARSON IS DESIGNED TO HAVE THE MAST RAKED AFT. SEE SAIL PLAN FOR SPECIFIC INFORMATION. THIS MAY BE VARIED TO SATISFY THE PREFERENCE OF SAILMAKERS3...

  • Page 33: Winches

    Synthetic rope will deteriorate with prolonged exposure to salt and sun. Rinsing with fresh water is beneficial. occasional soaking in warm soapy water is also advisable. Rinse and dry thoroughly before stowing. NOTE: AN EXCELLENT WAY TO CLEAN SYTHETIC ROPE IS TO RUN IT THROUGH WASHING MACHINE SET ON A WARM CYCLE.

  • Page 34: Yacht Systems - Power Section

    YACHT ~SYSTEMS -POWER SECTION 4 GENERAL DESCRIPTION - DIESEL ENGINE heart of the power system installed on your Pearson is a diesel engine. Detailed descriptions of the features engine, along with complete operating maintenance procedures, are provided in the engine manual supplied in the ships papers.

  • Page 36: Before Starting

    4.2.2 Before Starting While this is a practice often neglected on an auxiliary, a power system should always be inspected before starting. very least, an inspection should be made start of a cruise, and before starting the engine after an extended period under sail.

  • Page 37: Fuel Sanitation

    Place transmission shift lever in neutral (center position). Let engine idle for one (1) minute to allow it to cool down. Pull stop cable out until the engine stops. Push stop cable in. Turn key to the 11OFF" position. CAUTION! NOT SWITCH BATTERY SELECTOR UNTIL THE ENGINE HAS COME TO A COMPLETE STOP! THIS WILL PREVENT ALTERNATOR...

  • Page 38: Bacterial Contamination

    As with all products of this nature, the directions on the can should be read carefully. FUEL SYSTEM...GENERAL DESCRIPTION The fuel system for your Pearson is illustrated in Fig. 4.2 consists of one aluminum fuel tank, pick up tube, and...

  • Page 39: Fueling Procedures

    Ensure that the proper (diesel, not gasoline) hose is about to be used. WARNING! DO NOT FUEL DURING AN ELECTRICAL STORM. BESIDES THE OBVIOUS HAZARD OF LIGHTNING, THE POSSIBILITY OF STATIC DISCHARGE IS GREATLY INCREASED AT THE TIME. '4.5.2 Fueling Procedure Remove fili[ pipe cover and use dipstick and/or fuel gauge...

  • Page 40: Propeller And Shaft Assembly

    PROPELLER & SHAFT ASSEMBLY 4.6.1 Shaft Packing Gland properly adjusted shaft packing gland should drip slightly (from 14 to 8 drops per minute) with engine loose an adjustment will allow too much water in the bilge, and engine operation will spray water from shaft.

  • Page 41: To Disconnect Coupling

    Once adjusted, alignment is not likely require readjustment unless becomes necessary move engine, or to perform extensive work on the propeller shaft assembly. In cases such as this, it is recommended that an experienced marine mechanic perform the adjustment. Since it may become necessary to disconnect and reconnect the coupling at one time or another (some people prefer...

  • Page 42: To Reconnect Coupling

    4.6.2.4 To reconnect coupling...
  • Page 43 Move the shaft flanges close enough to permit threading the bolts through the flanges. Thread all bolts finger tight. Tighten all bolts in a uniform manner until they tight (approximately 40 ft. lbs.).

  • Page 44: General Description

    110 volt system in or around the boat. A dual battery 12 volt DC electrical system has been installed on your Pearson. A master ON/OFF switch makes it possible to disconnect the battery from the entire electrical...

  • Page 47: Messenger Lines

    CIRCUIT. THIS SWITCH SHOULD NEVER BE THROWN WHEN THE ENGINE IS OPERATING AS THIS COULD CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE ALTERNATOR. The electrical system on your Pearson requires very little maintenance other than bulb replacement, occasional check for loose terminals, and the battery care described below.

  • Page 49: Discharged State

    A coating of petroleum jelly on the battery terminals will inhibit corrosion. LIGHTNING PROTECTION AND BONDING SYSTEMS All Pearson yachts are fitted with lightning protection and bonding systems. These systems connect all pertinent equipment to the keel with number eight gauge stranded copper wire.
  • Page 52 (i.e. sea water). A potential difference exists between the metals which causes current to flow between them. All Pearson yachts are designed with metals that are close together on the galvanic series.
  • Page 53 5.4.2 Check List following list may aid you in finding some causes underwater corrosion. Check these wiring connections for cleanliness, integrity, and tight contact. Wiring at 12 volt D.C. panel Wiring on terminal strips at or near 12 volt D.C. panel All bonding connections 14.
  • Page 54 All 120 volt D.C. switches and circuit breakers Battery chargers Engine key switch 5.5.3 External Factors Stray current corrosion can be caused by external sources as well as internal sources. Some major causes of external current sources are: Adjacent boats with current leaks Polluted water Dockside shore power connections Portable battery charges...
  • Page 55 SECTION 6 GENERAL DESCRIPTION 6.1.1 Wheel Steering System Your Pearson employs a pedestal steerer utilizing a cable steering system. If your yacht is equipped with the brake mechanism located on the starboard side of the pedestal, it permits the wheel to be locked in position if desired.
  • Page 57 Thru-hull locations illustrated on the next page. FRESH WATER SYSTEM diagram Fig. 7.2 shows the fresh water system installed on your Pearson. 7.2.1 Hot/Cold Pressure Water System Normal operation pressure system simply involves energizing the WATER PRESSURE circuit breaker DC panel.
  • Page 62 Figure 7.3 illustrates the method employed on the Pearson satisfy these requirements. propane tank mounted in a molded-in storage locker in the cockpit.
  • Page 63 7.3.2 Although propane gas is odorless, a special ingredient added to impart a distinctive odor to the gas as an aid in detection of leaks. Should this odor be detected the vessel when the equipment is thought to be secured, a leak is suspected for any other reason, it is impor- tant...
  • Page 65 MAINTENANCE SUMMARY SECTION 8 INTRODUCTION This section of the manual consists of a summary maintenance required the hull proper various systems installed in your boat. The section divided into three categories: ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Those tasks that should be performed on a regular basis.

  • Page 66: Gelcoat

    ON A YACHT. SMALL PARTICLES WILL REMAIN, CAUSING RUST SPOTS THAT ARE DIFFICULT TO REMOVE. The interior wood finishes on your Pearson should last for several seasons before requiring renewal. It should, how- ever, kept in n] ind that it is far easier to refinish a...

  • Page 67: Window Maintenance

    8.2.1.3 window maintenance of petroleum jelly on the threads toggles (only) will prevent corrosion. Twice annually , scrub the gaskets with clean water and an old tooth brush. When dry, dust with talc powder to resist sticking to window. Clean the window with clean cold water or with cleaner and polish.

  • Page 68: Winches

    bottom paints recommend thinning, others not. Some specify that the boat be returned to the water before the paint has completely dried out (usually 3 or ~ days), and others make no qualifications in this area but may have other requirements. CAUTION! SOME BOTTOM PAINT FORMULAS ARE NOT COMPATI- WITH OTHERS AND CANNOT BE APPLIED...

  • Page 69: Electrical System

    DAILY Check engine coolant level. Check engine lube oil level. Check transmission fluid level. EVERY 100 HOURS, OR TWICE A SEASON (WHICHEVER COMES FIRST) Clean air intake filter Check packing gland on stuffing box for excessive leakage. EVERY 100 HOURS, OR ONCE A SEASON (WHICHEVER COMES FIRST) Change engine lube oil.

  • Page 70: Laying Up

    Laying up most common reason for laying-up a yacht is for winter storage in cold climates. The following paragraphs oriented to that purpose, but the procedure will also be of value, with winterizing procedures omitted, if it becomes necessary to lay-up the yacht for an extended period in warm climate.
  • Page 71 Clean and lubricate all deck hardware that contain moveable parts. Follow manufacturer1s instructions on winches. Remove all gear such as books , documents, bedding, PFDs, anything moveable that is subject to rust, corrosion mildew. Remove all food supplies from lockers and ice chest. Wash chest interior with a weak solution...

  • Page 72: Fitting Out

    FITTING OUT Fitting is the performance of the tasks required place a yacht into service after a lay-up period. Since it effect, recommissioning of the vessel, procedure provided in Section 3 (Commissioning) this manual should once again be followed along with these additions:...
  • Page 73 DRAWINGS AND KEEL BOLT TORQUE VALUES Section 9 The additional drawings are larger than a normal page. I have copied them so that you can fit the first two pages together to make drawing 1 and the second 2 pages together to make drawing 2 I also have a large blueprint that gives the sail plan.
  • Page 77 DRAWINGS AND KEEL BOLT TORQUE VALUES Section 9 The additional drawings are larger than a normal page. I have copied them so that you can fit the first two pages together to make drawing 1 and the second 2 pages together to make drawing 2 I also have a large blueprint that gives the sail plan.

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