Chip, Many, many thanks for all you did to make our first P 40 rendezvous a super success. Great folks, fantastic food and beautiful sailing; what more could...
Bland, Charles E
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Nov 7, 2001 1:38 pm
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You should be aware that at the Nov. 2 inaugural meeting of the Pearson 40 Yachting Group, represented by both United States and Canada, that Chip Lawson was...
Crowdis, Ray
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Nov 8, 2001 7:02 pm
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ATTENTION ALL PEARSON 40 OWNERS!!! After reading some of the recent notes from the rendezvous attendees, you may begin to wonder if something other than adult...
Nice letter, but what happened to the names of the women boat owners that attended? At least with our boat we both are owners. There was a great time had by...
Chip... Joan and I were originally committed to attending this year's rally, but unfortunately we wound up offshore from Oct 30 - Nov 3 bringing our P40 home...
For those of you who are interested in purchasing a new mark 2 rudder, I got in touch with Foss Foam last week and I am hoping to meet with them in the next...
During the rendezvous and boat show, we had a lot of discussion about doing "group purchases" of large ticket items that we were all looking to buy. I did...
Hi Chip, On my wish list are: Espar cabin heater D5LC Windlass-probably a horizontal Lofrans Tigress 1200 watts I am particularly interested in a wind...
Richard Dowall
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Nov 14, 2001 6:16 pm
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I've had 3 conversations with a friend of mine today about his Air Mrine 403. He thinks it a 1996 model. He's say's the output is low and doesn't match their...
Commodore Lawson turns 51?????? Can anyone believe this young man is 51? A few shots of our Commodore performing some official duties.............. The...
Bland, Charles E
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Nov 15, 2001 2:06 pm
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Here are the major purchases I am considering and would greatly appreciate price breaks on: Raytheon 6000 autopilot with either type 1 or 2 linear drive; ...
OK, the web site is almost back to normal. A few kinks to get ironed out but it's 95% . Bigest thing is that the photos from the renedzvous are posted. All...
Hello all, I am planning to attend the Atlantic City Boat Show (January 25-27, 2002) and I just signed up for the Gordon West's three-day Ham Licensing course ...
Richard Dowall
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Nov 27, 2001 8:53 pm
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Dick, thanks for the reminder. I am also considering going to the Atlantic City Sail Expo and was wondering who else in the group might be considering going....
Good morning Frank Yes I do know of Blind Date. Terry Meehan sold her actually about a year ago. I've noticed that his ads are still up but I can't get him...
Quick update on new web site pages. Additional Rendezvous 2001 photos added at the bottom of this page: http://www.pearson40.org/r_2001_photos.htm Photos of...
I too am interested in a Pearson 40 due to its sailing capabilities, build quality, comfort and shallow draft since I sail on the Chesapeake. Have been...
Greg Great observations and questions. Since I started the whole rudder discussion and got the design effort going on a "mark 2" rudder, let me first tell you...
Greg, I would like to add to what Chip had to say. I live aboard in Seattle and the past 6 weeks it has been rainy and cold. Lows in the 30's and highs around...
Chip & Denny, Thanks for getting back to me so soon. Your answers have certainly allayed any fears about the hull. I will be in St. Croix after Christmas and...
Greg, Chip and all, Just to allay any fears about the P40 driving one to drink, let me assure you it isn't the boat - it's the boat owners!!!! A great...
Bland, Charles E
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Dec 7, 2001 1:41 pm
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Chuck, I was hoping to find a P40 with all of the wonderful, expensive improvements already completed. Of course, may have to pay extra for it, but would then...
I would like to affirm the sturdiness of the Pearson 40. My father and I about a month ago were caught offshore in Hurricane Michelle. We found the boat ...
Greg - Accelerate your search for a P-40! 1) It is a great boat for the Bay, and will take you around the world if such are your plans. 2) The P-40 group is...
Fred, thanks for the encouragement, but I'm afraid I don't need much since I'm already convinced that the P-40 has all of the attributes needed for cruising...
Greg I have rigged my 40 as a cutter as have many of the owners. Here are a few examples: http://www.pearson40.org/inner_forestay.htm I have also rigged my 40...
Greg - I have not yet acquired the skills (or the accessories) needed to sail the P-40 single-handed. Specifically, I don't have an auto helm on Carpe Diem. I ...