FORUM RULES UPDATED - The forum rules have been updated to continue to provide a friendly and safe environment for our member community. Please take a moment to review the updated rules and our terms of use and privacy policy. Click here for Forum Rules which has links to the 'terms of use' and 'privacy policy'.
In Other News . . .
You will notice a few enchancements to the forums to make your experience better. These include: Email Notifications, Thread Previews, Thread Starter Notation, and Emoji Options on the 'Like' icon. . .
Additionally, the merchant portions of the website have been updated and are now operational. . . . Check out iBoats for all your boating gear.
Thinking of adding a hatch aft of the mast on a pearson 30. Is it OK to cut 18"x18" hole there, or would that destroy any structural integrity?<br />Also, any hints on sealing the hatch. The curve of the deck may make it difficult.<br />Thanks.
medic, you should not have any structural issues but the camber on the top will be a problem.. unless you can find a hatch (Im assuming you want an after market lexan unit) with some camber built into it, you will need to glass some risers into the cabin top to level the area where the hatch goes.. not to bad a job but a bit of a challenge non the less...I think some of the manufacturers of hatches do have some with a camber built in.. might try Bomar...
im looking at a 1974 pearson 30 for purchase,can you give me any pointers?how do you like your pearson?it has a ferryman 10hp engine that i can find nothing online about,do you know of a link?how good are these boats for bluewater crossings?
