Specifications*

Model:         Pearson 323, Model No. 58
Hull:             Number 349, 1982
Builder:       Pearson Yachts,
                       A Division of Grumman Allied Industries
Designer:    William H. Shaw
LOA:             32' 3"
LWL:            27' 6"
Beam:          10' 2.75"
Draft:           4' 5"
Mast Hgt.   45' 4"
Disp.            12,800 lbs.
Ballast:       4,500 lbs (internal lead)
* from manufacturer's brochure

Rig Dimensions**

Sail Area:     478 sq. ft.
Main Area:  194 sq. ft.
ForeTri:        283 sq. ft.
I = 41.0 ft.
J = 13.8 ft.
P = 36.0 ft.
E = 10.8 ft.
** from http://pearsoninfo.net/323/323.htm

Offshore Racing Council calculated maximum storm jib area: 84 sq. ft. with maximum luff length of 26.5 ft.
Offshore Racing Council calculated maximum trysail area: 68 sq. ft.

Design Ratios**

Hull Speed = 7.03 knots
SA/D = 14.0
D/L = 275
BR = 36%
L/B = 3.15
LWL/B = 2.68
OR = 15%
CSF = 1.75
MCR = 30.6
M/F = 0.69
PHRF = 180 (base rating); 189 (as equipped)
** from http://pearsoninfo.net/323/323.htm

Equipment List

Engine/propulsion system
"Volvo Penta" V-drive diesel model: MD11C, two cylinder, 23 HP, raw water cooled
"Walter" V-drive 2.0:1 reduction
Shaft: 1- 1/8" bronze
Stuffing Box: Traditional
Strut/Bearing: Single leg bronze/Cutlass
Propeller: "Michigan" 3 bladed bronze 17" LH 12"
Controls: Dual lever at pedestal
Raw water Strainer: "Groco" bronze

Mechanical Systems
Engine compartment Ventilation: 12v blower and natural
Insulation: Foil & foam
Wheel/Tiller: "Edson" SS wheel
Steering Gear: Cable to quadrant
Rudder: Foam filled FRP
Rudder Post Gland: Traditional
Supplemental Steering Gear: Raymarine ST4000 and MkII Wheel Pilot
Supplemental Steering Gear: Monitor Wind Vane
Emergency Rudder: Monitor MRUD
Emergency Steering: Aluminum tiller
Bilge Pump(s)-Manual: "Henderson" diaphragm in cockpit, "Thirsty Mate" plunger type portable
Bilge Pumps-Auto: "Rule" 1100 with float switch
Potable Water-Manual: "Whale" foot pump
Potable Water-Pressure: "Shur-Flo" with "Shur-Flo" accumulator
Heating: "SoPac" 110-vac space heater
Head: "Jabsco" manual
Holding Tank: 9-gallon polypropylene
Shower: Handheld in head
Sump/Pump: Yes / Yes

Electrical Systems
DC-Batteries/Amps: (2) 12v Gp27, Gel-type
Battery Boxes: Plastic with tops straps and secured with additional structure and straps
Approved: Yes (ABYC E 10.7.1 – 10.7.12)
Engine Alternator/Amps: 35 A
Charger/Amps: "TrueCharge"/40 A
Vapor Proof Switch: "Perko"
Panel Location: Aft of navigation station. Two panels: (1) original equipment and (2) Blue Sea 8-circuit panel
Circuit Protection: Magnetic breakers Fuses
Battery Monitor: Analog Voltmeter with Selector for Battery 1 or 2
AC-Shorepower: "Marinco" 30 A inlet and cable
Cabin Lights: 12vdc incandescent
Nav Station and Galley Lights: (2) 12vdc red/white LED, (1) 12vdc red/white incandescent
Spreader Lights: 12vdc incandescent
Navigation Lights: 12vdc incandescent on pulpit and pushpit, 12v Steaming Light on Mast
Navigation Lights: OrcaGreen 12vdc LED combination TriColor and Anchor Light at Masthead
Searchlights: (2) 12vdc handheld
Water Heater: "Raritan" 6 gals - 120vac & engine
Bonding system: Yes
Other: (2) "Caframo" 12vdc fans, (1) "Caframo" 110vac fan
Other: 12vdc Strobe Light at Masthead

Galley Equipment
Sink: Single basin Stainless Steel
Refrigeration: Top-loading refrigerator with "Cold Machine" remote compressor
Stove Type: "Hillerange" propane with 3 Burners and Oven
Propane Tank Stowage: Dual 10# aluminum in aft cockpit lockers
Propane Safety Solenoid: "Bass" with gauge
Approved: Yes (ABYC A-1.6 - 1.10)
Other: SS Safety Bar and strap

Tankage and Plumbing
# Fuel Tanks/Capacity/Material: One/22 gals/Aluminum
Location/How Secured: Under cockpit sole/SS strapping
Fuel Fills/Vents/Overflows: Cockpit sole/topside
Fuel Lines/Clamps: Neoprene and copper - approved
Filters: “Racor” and secondary
Shut-off Valve: At filter
# Water Tanks/Capacity/Material: Three/78 gals total/Polyethylene
Location/How Secured: Under salon settees and v-berth/Framing and Supplemental Nylon Strapping
Water Fills and Vents: On deck
Water Filters: Yes
Water Valves/Manifold: Under galley sink
Thru-Hull Fittings/Valves: "Perko" bronze ball valves
Approved: Yes (ABYC H – 27.4, 27.5)
Thru-Hull Clamps/Hoses: Single and double/reinforced

Electronics/Navigation Equipment
Compass: "Ritchie" 5- inch on pedestal
Fixed Mount VHF Radio: "West Marine VHF600", 25 watt
Hand Held VHF Radio: "Apelco Raytheon", 5 watt
SSB Receiver: "Grundig G5 portable radio" (used with Xaxero Weatherfax 2000 software and laptop computer to receive weather faxes via SSB transmission)
Wireless Receiver: EnGenius EUB-362EXT Wireless Long Range Remote Receiver and Antenna
Speed Log: "Raymarine ST60+"
Wind Indicator: "Raymarine ST60+"
Depth Finder: "Raymarine ST60+"
AIS Receiver: "NASA Marine AIS Radar" (used with dedicated 5-ft Shakespeare 3-dB antenna mounted on pushpit)
GPS: (2) Garmin 76 (At nav station and binnacle; nav station GPS connected to AIS and Wheel Pilot via data buss.)
Stereo/Radio: "Jensen" CD400M AM/FM/CD
Barometer: "Boston" brass
Ship’s Clock: "Boston" brass
Other: - "Davis" hand-bearing compass
Other: - "Speedtech" digital weather station

Deck Equipment
Anchors: (1)"Delta" (est. 25#) with 26' 3/8" chain and 270' 5/8" 3-strand nylon, (1) "Danforth" (est. 12#) with 6' 1/4" chain and 150' 1/2" 3-strand nylon, and (1) "Danforth" (est. 12#) with 6' 1/4" chain and 100' 1/2" braided nylon
Bow Roller: Single roller on SS and wood platform, offset to stbd
Bow/Stern Pulpit: 1" SS/1" SS
Stanchions/Lifelines: 1" SS/double wire
Docklines: two 30' 5/8" megabraid nylon, four 12' 5/8" megabraid nylon
Fenders: (7) medium pneumatic
Covers: Main sail and wheel/pedestal
Swim/Safety Ladder: stowable "Plastimo"
Dinghy: Achilles LT-2, with oars, inflator foot pump, anchor and rode
Dodger: Offshore dodger with aft and side hand rails; new 2007
Cockpit Awning: dodger to backstay; zippers watertight to dodger; new 2007
Deck Awning: mast to backstay; supported by main halyard

Spars, Rigging, and Sails
Mast Details/Material: Single spreader, aluminum, black anodization
Mast Step: On keel
Keel bolts: N/A – internal ballast
Standing Rigging: 1x19 SS wire
Terminals: Swaged)
Turnbuckles/(pins?): SS Bronze/yes
Chainplates/Stem: SS/SS
Removable Inner Forestay: 1x19 SS wire w/adjustable turnbuckle, quick-release pin, and stowing gear
Spinnaker Pole/Reaching Strut: Aluminum
Running Rigging: Dacron braid
Winches: Primary: (2) "Lewmar" ST42, at mast: (2) "Lewmar"
Roller Furler: "Shaefer" 1100
Vang: Traditional 4:1 Purchase w/cam cleat
MainSail: 2005 UK "Powerhead I", 7.2 oz. TNF Dacron, 4 battens, 3 reef points
Head Sail 1, roller furling: 2005 UK "Passagemaker", 120%, 7.2 oz. TNF Dacron, Foam Luff and Reef Patches
Head Sail 2, roller furling: 2006 UK "Passagemaker", 95%, 8.5 oz. TNF Dacron, Foam Luff and Reef Patches
Head Sail 3, hank-on: Horizon, 115%
Head Sail 4, hank-on: Storm Jib, 65 sq. ft.

Safety/Required Equipment
Throwable Devices: (1) "Jim-Buoy" horseshoe, (1) "Lifesling", and (2) type IV cushions
PFD’s: (2) USCG Type V with built-in harness, strobe lights, and whistles; (1) USCG Type III
Liferaft: 6-person "Avon Offshore Raft"; repacked and certified May 2007; deck-mounted with canvas spray cover
EPIRB: "ACR AquaFix 406 I/O" (includes stand alone GPS); battery expiration May 2011
Flares: "Olin" kit plus many (outdated) spares
Horn/Bell: (1) bell, (2) canister horns, (1) electric horn, and (1) manual horn
Radar Reflector: "Davis" aluminum
Oil/Pollution Placards: Yes / Yes
Fire Extinguishers: (2) 3# ABC dry chemical (type I)
Fixed Engine Room Fire System: "AD-X"
CO detector/Smoke detector: "First Alert"/"First Alert"
Other: port and starboard jacklines; (1) tether