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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

[email protected]

Summary of Contents for P31-II

Page 1: ...anuals 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...

Page 2: ...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 2 3 Hull Inspection 2 3 1 Electrical Inspection 2 3 2 Machinery Inspection 2...

Page 3: ...ging 3 1 3 BOOM 3 2 Continuou3 Line Reefing internal 3 2 1 DOCKSIDE TUNING 3 3 Before Mast is Stepped 3 3 1 While Stepping Mast 3 3 2 After Stepping Mast 3 3 3 Rake Adjustment 3 3 3 1 Side to Side Per...

Page 4: ...1 Fueling Procedures 4 5 2 After Fueling 4 5 3 Oil Pan Caution 4 5 4 PROPELLER AND SHAFT ASSEMBLY 4 6 Shaft Packing Gland 4 6 1 Adjustment 4 6 1 1 Shaft Coupling 4 6 2 Flex Coupling 4 6 2 1 To Disconn...

Page 5: ...External Factors 5 5 3 YACHT SYSTEMS STEERING SECTION 6 GENERAL DESCRIPTION 6 1 Wheel Steering System 6 1 1 Emergency Tiller 6 1 2 YACHT SYSTEMS HULL SECTION 7 THRU HULL FITTINGS 7 1 FRESH WATER SYST...

Page 6: ...leaning 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...

Page 7: ...3 3 1 TIE ROD INSTALLATION 3 3 2 POWER SYSTEM SCHEMATIC 4 2 SHAFT ALIGNMENT 4 6 120 VOLT DC ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM 5 1 ELECTRICAL PANEL 5 2 BONDING SYSTEM 5 3 MAST AND INSTRUMENT WIRES 5 4 TRANSDUCER WIRE...

Page 8: ...F THE VALVE ENGINE PROP SHAFT PACKING NUT BELOW BUNK TRAP AFT OF ENGINE BOX ON CENTERLINE ENGINE OIL DIP STICK STBD SIDE OF ENGINE ACCESS PANEL ON STBD SIDE OF ENGINE BOX TRANSMISSION OIL DIPSTICK ON...

Page 9: ...LEY SINK STBD SIDE FRESH WATER FILTER BELOW GALLEY SINK ON PRESSURE WATER MANIFOLD FRESH WATER PRESSURE PUMP BELOW GALLEY SINK GALLEY SINK DRAIN BELOW GALLEY SINK VANITY SINK DRAIN BELOW SETTEE FWD EN...

Page 10: ...TBD 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 CORNER...

Page 11: ...stem installed will help maintain the yacht and all of it systems Section 2 of the manual covers the procedures that should be followed when commissioning the yacht It includes the procedures that sho...

Page 12: ...ure to follow the instructions on filling out and forwarding you can rest assured that our policy towards your warranty will result in your satisfaction IMPORTANT NOTICEI UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL P...

Page 13: ...ivery of your new boat 2 Thoroughly check your Ship1s Papers file to ensure that all instructions furnished with accessories are included 3 Your Pearson dealer will competently handle any service prob...

Page 14: ...ds of wet or dry storage The lists assume performance by persons cognizant of the procedures that are required and do not attempt to provide step by step instructions Detailed procedures are available...

Page 15: ...All fuel and LPG valves CLOSED Adequate amount of fuel in tank 2 2 3 Before Mast is Stepped WARNING MOVE YOUR BOAT TO A POSITION THAT IS CLEAR OF OVERHEAD WIRES OR OBSTRUCTIONS ELECTROCUTION MAY RESUL...

Page 16: ...shaft packing gland for nominal adjustment Unless major leaking is observed defer adjustment until paragraph 2 3 3 ____ After the boat is rigged check shaft alignment align if necessary connect coupl...

Page 17: ...oper adjustment Adjust if necessary See Paragraph 4 6 1 ____ Install and check the operation of the emergency tiller 2 3 4 Rigging And Sails Check the following after mast is in place ____ All standin...

Page 18: ...uded in your owner s manual and you should familiarize yourself with all operating requirements Prepare yourself for any situation before going out on the water Follow the instructions provided in the...

Page 19: ...ollowing equipment a compass that is properly adjusted to give the correct magnetic reading a large capacity bilge pump updated nautical charts of your intended cruising area boat hook large waterproo...

Page 20: ...e vise grips wire cutter capable of cutting standing rigging hacksaw with spare blades 2 4 2 4 spare parts a basic kit should consist of standing rigging repair materials such as cotter pins tumbuckle...

Page 21: ...transport company Prepare your boat for commissioning or assist you by providing the initial commissioning procedures Verify that all specifications selected at time of ordering in addition to all oth...

Page 22: ...3 3 1 Before Mast Is Stepped Fig 3 3 1 Make certain that the headstay backstay topping lift upper and lower shrouds are connected to the mast Note that toggles must be used when connecting the stays...

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Page 30: ...e of attention Proper care of sails is of utmost importance if expensive replacements are to be avoided and the recommendations of the sailmakers should be followed closely The stainless steel standin...

Page 31: ...of the main halyard to an identifiiable point on the rail or chainplate Adjust the halyard tension so that the shackle just touches this point and then cleat the halyard Lead the halyard to the same...

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Page 33: ...OSSIBLE FOR THE ROPE TO SLIP BEHIND THE BASKET A regular on going check should be made on all standing and running rigging with emphasis on the following Evidence of fraying chafing kinking or other s...

Page 34: ...eral guide with complete procedures being more thoroughly covered in the engine manual 4 2 1 Additional Controls In addition to the control panel the following controls are associated with engine oper...

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Page 36: ...N CAUSE A SERIOUS FIRE Check fresh water level in manifold Ensure that the engine seacock is open Ensure that fuel valve is open Check fuel supply Check engine and V drive oil levels Ensure that the b...

Page 37: ...system is essential in the first case and desirable in the second The engine manual is of course the prime source for engine information and should be consulted preferrably before the fact The followi...

Page 38: ...rsing it throughout the fuel and allowing it to pass harmlessly through the fuel system Various brands of this product are available at marine supply stores As with all products of this nature the dir...

Page 39: ...SSIBILITY OF A STATIC SPARK Fill slowly Do not overfill If it is not possible to see the meter on the fuel pump the attendant or a crew member should call out the gallonage from the fuel dock CAUTION...

Page 40: ...ND TIGHTENING OF THE PACKING NUT IS OFTEN SUFFI CIENT TO OBTAIN THIS ADJUSTMENT IF THIS IS NOT THE CASE AN ADDITIONAL 1 14 TO 1 2 TURN WITH THE WRENCH SHOULD PRO DUCE THE DESIRED RESULT Hold the packi...

Page 41: ...installed to further reduce vibration in the propulsion assembly in addition to the flexible engine mount Together with a properly aligned engine and shaft these features will provide the smoothest a...

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Page 43: ...3 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 are all tight approximately 40 ft...

Page 44: ...C electrical system includes multiple circuits each such circuit is protected by a simultaneous trip circuit breaker The shore grounding green conductor is connected from the shore power cable and the...

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Page 47: ...MOUNTS OF FRESH WATER AND SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION ELECTROLYTE SPILLED ON SKIN SHOULD BE RINSED WELL WITH FRESH WATER EVEN SMALL AMOUNTS OF ELECTROLYTE SPILLED ON CLOTHING WILL DESTROY THE CLOTHING 5 2...

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Page 49: ...on and bonding systems These systems connect all pertinent equipment to the keel with number eight gauge stranded copper wire 5 3 1 Bonding System The bonding system provides a path of low resistance...

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Page 52: ...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 Further all electri...

Page 53: ...en each piece of hardware and ground The ohmmeter must read resistance for each piece of hardware If 11011 is not indicated for each check the wiring and connections at both ends must be inspected cle...

Page 54: ...er 3 Dockside shore power connections LI Portable battery charges 5 Water velocity and turbulence 6 Positive grounding systems on adjacent boats NOTE An isolater installed in the green conductor betwe...

Page 55: ...e procedures described in this literature be followed to ensure many years of trouble free service 6 1 2 Emergency Tiller The steering system includes an emergency tiller that can be fitted over the r...

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Page 57: ...l operation of the pressure system simply involves energizing the WATER PRESSURE circuit breaker on the DC panel The pressure pump will then turn itself on and off whenever a faucet is opened or close...

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Page 62: ...light on the electrical panel indicates when the circuit is energized A manual shutoff a gauge and a pressure regulator complete the installation A small amount of power less than 15 watts is required...

Page 63: ...s suspected beyond the solenoid valves repeat steps 2 and 3 with the electrical panel energized and the burner valves closed WARNING NEVER USE AN OPEN FLAME SUCH AS A MATCH OR CANDLE TO SEARCH FOR LEA...

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Page 65: ...ving moderate use in the summer can have the bulk of the routine maintenance at the beginning or end of the winter lay up period Yachts used throughout the year will have to schedule time to perform t...

Page 66: ...g to keep presentable Varnished teak retains a fresh light color but requires a lot of attention since varnish does not adhere well to teak Oiled teak is the easiest to maintain although it has a tend...

Page 67: ...2 2 1 bottom cleaning Cleaning the accumulated growth from a boat bottom is far easier when the growth is wet than after it has been allowed to dry out While5till wet a power spray and stiff brush wil...

Page 68: ...cleaning and regular on going checks for signs of wear Some cleaning and inspec tion procedures are included in the following paragraphs 8 2 4 1 cleaning wire rope and rigging Using a stiff brush or n...

Page 69: ...System BI WEEKLY Check the electrolyte level in the battery and fill with pure distilled water if required TWICE EACH SEASON Remove clean and retighten battery terminals Clean battery surfaces with a...

Page 70: ...aragraph 4 6 2 1 Consult the manufacturer s instructions for winterizing any optional or owner installed equipment Perform appropriate procedures before batteries are disconnected 8 3 2 AFTER HAULING...

Page 71: ...ronic gear that may require servicing during the winter Remove fire extinguishers for weighing checking and any necessary recharging If an automatic fire extinguisbing system is installed return the c...

Page 72: ...up Follow manufacturers1 instructions for placing the follow ing equipment back in service pressure water system hot water system head system steering system winches other optional system If the mast...

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