Pearson 323 Owner's Manual

PEARSON YACHTS

OWNER'S GUIDE AND PROTECTION PLAN

PEARSON-323

Table of Contents
SECTION I INTRODUCTION
SECTION II YACHT DATA
SECTION III WARRANTY
SECTION IV THE RESPONSIBILITY OF YOUR PEARSON DEALER
SECTION V THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER
SECTION VI LAUNCHING & RIGGING
SECTION VII FUELING
SECTION VIII ENGINE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
A. Engine Service Access
B. Pre-start
C. Standard Gasoline Engine Operating Instructions
D. Optional Diesel Engine Operating Instructions
E. Optional Diesel Engines
F. Operating Under Power
SECTION IX FUEL SYSTEM
SECTION X ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
SECTION XI FRESH WATER SYSTEM
SECTION XII BILGE SYSTEM
SECTION XIII ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SECTION XIV WATER CLOSET SINK, COCKPIT AND DECK SCUPPERS
SECTION XV SUMP PUMP
SECTION XVI ALCOHOL STOVE
SECTION XVII OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
SECTION XVIII FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
SECTION XIX CARE MAINTENANCE

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Welcome aboard your new Pearson-323! We are proud to have you
join the thousands of other Pearson owners, and hope you will find
this manual helpful and informative.

Your decision is a source of great satisfaction to us, and we
are confident your new boat will provide the same for you. By
selecting a Pearson, you have expressed a confidence in us. You can
rest assured that we have made and will make every effort to support
your trust.

Every Pearson Yacht is manufactured by dedicated professionals
and craftsmen of the finest materials available. It asks only that
you treat it as one of the family, and it will return all you can ask
of it and more. This booklet is intended to guide you through your
first few days of ownership. Individual instruction manuals from the
manufacturers of installed equipment are also included where more
detailed information is required.

Before getting underway, please take a few moments to
familiarize yourself with the operations and functions of the various
systems designed into the 323 to insure proper operation. In the
event that additional information is needed, we suggest you consult
with your dealer or call our Customer Services Department.

Please accept our congratulations. Have fun and smooth sailing!

SINCERELY,

PEARSON YACHTS

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PEARSON YACHTS

OWNER'S GUIDE AND PROTECTION PLAN

PEARSON 323, SECTION II

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NAME OF BOAT

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REGISTRATION NO.

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PORT OF CALL

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OWNER ' S NAME AND ADDRESS

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RADIO TELEPHONE CALL NO.

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FEDERAL HULLIDENTIFICATION NUMBER

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HULL NUMBER

32’ 3”
LENGTH OVERALL SAIL NUMBER

10' 2 3/4" 27’ 6”
BEAM LENGTH WATERLINE

12,800 lbs. 4’ 5”
DISPLACEMENT DRAFT

37’ 1” 4,500 lbs.
MAST HEIGHT ABOVE DWL BALLAST

Universal Atomic 4, Model 5103-UJVD
w/Aqua-Pak V-Drive, 2:1 Reduction 15x8RH Style E, 1 1/8" bore
STD. ENGINE MAKE & MODEL 3 BLADE PROPELLER

Volvo MD 11C, 23HP Diesel

1.91:1 Reduction 17xl2 LH Style E, 1 1/811 bore
OPT. ENGINE MAKE & MODEL 3 BLADE ROPELLER

30 Gallons (U.S.) 11’ 3” 38 Gallons (U. S.)
FUEL CAPACITY HEIGHT ON CRADLE WATER CAPACITY
THE ABOVE DATA IS APPROXIMATE AND MAY VARY FROM ONE BOAT TO ANOTHER.

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PRE-LAUNCHING CHECK LIST

1. Engine Oil Level-(Check Engine Manual Before Adding Oil)

2. Transmission Oil Level-(Check Engine Manual Before Adding Oil)

3. V-Drive Oil Level-(Check Engine Manual Before Adding Oil)

4. Engine Seacocks or Gate Valve Closed

5. Batteries Filled and Connected

6. Speedometer Through-Hull in Place

7. All Seacocks Closed

8. Check Propeller Nuts (2) and Cotter Pins

9. Check Bilge for Water

POST-LAUNCHING CHECK LIST

1. Recheck Bilge for Water

2. Fire Extinguishers Charged and Mounted (See Section. XIII).

3. All Seacocks Open/Watertight

4. Check Prop Shaft Log for Watertightness

5. Toilet Operable

6. Engine Operates and Passes Water Through Exhaust
(See Engine Manual)

7. Check Shaft Alignment

8. Check V-Drive for Alignment

9. Accessory Items: (Operational)
A. Speedometer
B. Depth Sounder
C. Apparent Wind Indicator (AWI)
D. Radio Telephone
E. Fresh Water Systems
F. Navigation Lights
G. Bow Light
H. Masthead Light
I. Spreader Lights
J. Cabin Lights
K. Stereo System
L. Other Accessory Items

10. Standing Rigging in Place

A. Turnbuckles Operable and Cotter Pins in Place & Taped

11. Running Rigging in Place

12. Blocks and Winch Handles on Board

13. Bilge Pump Operable

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SECTION III: WARRANTY

PEARSON YACHTS are carefully inspected and tested prior to shipment
from our factory.

Because of this attention to quality control, our warranty is one of
the most effective in the industry.

More important, however, is the knowledge and cooperation you as the
owner, and we as the manufacturer, receive from the PEARSON Dealer
Organization.

Your warranty is included in your file of ship's papers. Be sure to
follow the instructions on filling out and forwarding. You can rest
assured that our policy towards your warranty will result in your
satisfaction.

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SECTION IV: THE RESPONSIBILITY OF YOUR PEARSON DEALER

The Pearson dealer from whom You bought your boat is an expert at his
profession. He knows boats, understands your needs and wants to serve
you. His reputation is on the line every time he offers a boat for
sale and one of the prime reasons he is a Pearson dealer is his
awareness that Pearson respects this fact and produces yachts of
performance, decor and quality of which he and his customers can be
proud.

Before shipment from the factory, your boat was carefully inspected
and thoroughly checked out in the Pearson test pool and rain forest.

In addition, your Pearson dealer re-inspects the boat upon arrival,
water tests and insures that your boat is in first class operating
condition prior to delivery. To help assure you that your boat has
been properly checked over, your dealer will complete and initial
each item on the enclosed check off list at the time of
commissioning.

Should you receive delivery at any location other than the dealer's place of
business, your dealer is still responsible for inspection and any required
warranty service. Further, it is his responsibility to insure that all
equipment agrees withthe inspection report Which is included in the rigging
box of every boat.

Your dealer is responsible for processing claims against the
transportation company for any loss or damage during shipment. Should
you notice any loss or damage of this sort, please notify your dealer
immediately, because neither the carrier nor the factory can accept
responsibility for reports later than thirty days after delivery.

It is also the responsibility of your dealer to assist you in
obtaining service and to process claims under the warranty for the
period of the warranty.

He invites you to ask his assistance in all matters pertaining to
your new Pearson Yacht.

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SECTION V: THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER

1. Your prompt return of the warranty will help us insure continued

satisfaction. Your dealer will provide you with the required
information and will co-sign the warranty. Please return the
manufacturer's copy within thirty (30) days after taking delivery
of your new boat.

2. Thoroughly check your Ship's Papers file to insure that all

instructions furnished with accessories are included.

3. Your Pearson dealer will competently handle any service problems

that may arise. It is essential that you contact him for all
warranty matters.

4. When it is necessary to contact Pearson, please address your

letters as follows:

PEARSON YACHTS DIVISION
GRUMMAN ALLIED INDUSTRIES
WEST SHORE ROAD
PORTSMOUTH, RHODE ISLAND 02871
ATTENTION: CUSTOMER SERVICES DEPARTMENT

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SECTION VI: LAUNCHING & RIGGING

Your Pearson dealer is best equipped to launch and rig your boat. His
knowledge and experience will insure that everything will be as it
should prior to delivery. .

Notes on Launching: Seacocks - Before launching, close all seacocks
on both intake and discharge lines. After launching, open all
seacocks and check for watertight integrity.

Shaft Alignment - Check for proper engine and V-drive shaft alignment
after the boat has been rigged, tuned and equipped. A boat is liable
to "settle" slightly after she is in her natural element.

To adjust the standing rigging, simply remove the cotter pins from
the turnbuckles and turn the barrels clockwise to tighten,
counterclockwise to loosen. Be sure that only the barrel turns, not
the barrel and the shroud. Sometimes it may be necessary to grip the
shroud to prevent this occurrence.

Normal adjustment calls for a taut headstay, backstay and upper
shrouds. The lower shrouds should be sufficiently taut to prevent
movement of the mast at the spreaders when sailing.

Final adjustment may vary according to the cut of your sails and prevailing
wind conditions in your area.

Anchor Roller Fitting: The primary function of the anchor roller is
to provide anchor stowage and ease of handling when raising or
lowering the anchor.

CAUTION: Never use the anchor roller when breaking the anchor out.

For this purpose, lead the anchor rode directly from one
of the bow chocks to a bow cleat. Once the anchor is free,
it can be hoisted using the anchor roller.

When anchored in heavy weather, the anchor rode should lead through a
bow chock, not the anchor roller.

When stowing the anchor on the sprit, lash it securely in place at
the shank. If heavy seas are expected, remove the anchor from the
sprit and stow it in the foredeck recessed anchor well.

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