??? on a 1977 Pearson 323

[Capt. Dave]

I am thinking of buying a 1977 Pearson 323. After looking over the
boat, I noticed when standing at the stern that the keel and rudder do
not "line up." Is this how the boat was designed, or could there be a
structural problem? Is there anything else with regard to a Pearson
that I should be on the lookout for? Reply to jma...@wowway.com.
Thank you for any guidance you can provide.

Joe Allen
Cleveland, OH

[takwita]

That I find is hard to believe.
Please post a picture.
The shaft is offset to starboard, may create an optical illusion.
It might be possible if the rudder skeg was rebuilt.
The P323 was molded from a one piece mold, and laid up with solid
glass.
Tons of things to look for, the good news they can all be repaired
feel free to email me

[Capt. Dave]

Joe's picture is posted -
If your's isn't in-line could be a repair from hitting something.

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[takwita]

It is indeed an optical illusion. You took the picture standing too
far to starboard.
The backstay should be directly in the middel of the mast, not to port
like your picture
depicts

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[Ed]

On Apr 22, 10:44 am, takwita <takw...@gmail.com> wrote:
> It is indeed an optical illusion. You took the picture standing too
> far to starboard.
> The backstay should be directly in the middel of the mast, not to port
> like your picture
> depicts

I don't know about the diesel-powered 323's, but my 1977 Atomic 4
powered 323
(hull #42) definitely has the prop shaft at an angle. I've uploaded a
picture.
Note how the rudder, skeg, and keel are all in line, indicating that
the picture
was taken on-center.

And this is not a fluke. I've seen the exact same thing on hull #18,
which is
on stands in my marina's yard.

@(^.^)@ Ed
Dolce Vita P-323 #42

[Capt. Dave]

On the diesel the prop shaft is shifted to the other side - I'm told
it helps prevent prop walk when backing up

Dave
326 Wind Drifter
Cape Cod

[takwita]

The shaft is offset to allow the shaft to be removed, which I have
done.
To remove an inline shaft one must first drop the rudder, impossible
on the P323 due to the skeg.

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[Capt. Dave]

I hope so - I'm trying to get my prop off so I can remove the shaft
and replace the stuffing box. Alas, so far everything is tightly
stuck together.

Dave

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[paulmw]

A good tip I had - apologies if obvious - leave one bolt partially
unscrewed on the shaft. When I removed my prop I tightened the prop-
removal tool (borrowed from the guy who was going to tune the prop).
Tightened - no joy. Sat back, scratched my head, tightened even more,
still nothing. While I was pondering my next steps - a few minutes
later - there was a pop and crash, as the removal tool clattered to
the ground - but the prop stayed on the shaft, held by that last
bolt.....