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Pearson Electra 22'

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• Start date Jul 8, 2014
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Hello all! I recently acquired a 1963 Pearson Electra 22' from a dear friend who passed away. The boat is in great shape for her age. She needs a coat of paint inside and out, but structurally, she's solid as a rock & in the water. I'm trying to figured out the best motor situation for her. I believe he used to have 4 or 5 hp on a stern bracket. I have a 2003 Nissan 8 hp that I'd like to use, but the shaft is not a longshaft & I'm having a hard time figuring out how to make it work. I was wondering if anyone on here has had any luck making a regular shaft outboard work with a little bracket modification? Otherwise, I'll have go out and find a reasonably priced, hard to find 4-6hp longshaft. Thanks in advance  

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DianaOfBurlington

Sock puppet.

Without seeing it, I don't know that I would modify the bracket on such a pretty boat. I'd be more inclined to watch Craigslist and other classifieds like a hawk for the right long or extra long shaft motor, then sell the short shaft to offset the cost.  

I'm thinking the same thing. Longshafts between 4 & 8hp are hard to find in these parts. I've been seeing quite a few in the SW Florida Craigslist. Maybe time for a road trip!  

mellowsail said: I'm thinking the same thing. Longshafts between 4 & 8hp are hard to find in these parts. I've been seeing quite a few in the SW Florida Craigslist. Maybe time for a road trip! Click to expand

So here's the story of my little Pearson Electra, "The Flower". (Just in case anyone would like to know). I wrote this back in January after my friend's death. So I guess it's time I shared this story since it's a done deal. I've know Tim since about 1996. I met him at the Ft. Myers Yacht Basin when I was living on my sailboat there. I was an eager, free, & "bullet-proof" 20 year old. I had seen Tim prancing around the marina, always happy & smiling. He just had this aura about him & I wanted it too! I introduced myself to him one day & was initiated into a custom that became synonymous with "Brother Love": the introductory hug. As long as I knew him, he never shook someone's hand when he met them. It was always a hug. Tim & I got to be very good pals & spent just about everyday, at some point, hanging out or getting into some type of debauchery. Now mind you, Tim was old enough to be my dad, but he was in as good or better shape than me. I remember his bicycle (favorite form of transportation for us sailors) getting stolen one night. He was devastated. I ended up taking him to meet my Dad & step grandfather & hooking him up with a "new" red bike with side-dandle baskets to boot! He loved it & we spent many a night cruising to & from the downtown bars & restaurants. One of the nights also led to him getting me my first bar tending job at one of our favorite local hangouts. Over the next few months, we lived each day like there was no tomorrow. We sailed up & down the Caloosahatchee River & sometimes, out past Sanibel to the Gulf. Many of these times were spent aboard his pride & joy, "The Flower", a 1963 Pearson Electra 22'. This was the little beauty he lived on in the marina. It was small, but had the largest heart of any of the other bigger boats on the water. it was built by the Pearson brothers, who were the first people to ever build fiberglass sailboats. A pho-pa in the days of wooden boats. This boat was built like a tank because they had no idea of the life expectancy of the new "plastic" boats. A short time later, I decided to sail off to the Florida Keys in search of adventure. In 2000, Tim's nephew Jake Wilson (aka Pud Din Head) decided to move to Ft. Myers in search of adventure, as well. Tim had since purchased a larger sailboat to live on & sold "The Flower" to Jake. Two years later, Tim let me know that Jake wanted to bring the boat to the Keys & was wondering if I would take Jake under my wing, as he had done for me years earlier, & show him the ropes & find him a means of making enough money to live & eventually get to the Bahamas on "the Flower". I eagerly agreed & they set sail from Ft. Myers on what was to be a 6-day sail to the Keys. They arrived in what is fair to say, Hell-atious conditions. A winter northerly that had them searching for cover. I ended up meeting them about 45 mins down the island chain to rescue them with much-needed food & alcoholic beverages. Jake ended up staying in the Keys until about 2005 or '06 & decided it was time to head back to the high country of Colorado & decided to sell 'The Flower". He & I went out her for one last sail, an epic sail, & he sold her to a man from Marathon & was off to the Rockies. I never thought I would see that beautiful, memorable boat. Flash forward to a month ago. I was on Craigslist searching the sailboat adds for fun & came across a 1963 Pearson Electra that bore a eerie resemblance to "The Flower". I examined all the pics & then sent the link to Jake & Tim. They were convinced, as I, that it was her. Tim informed me back in June when I last saw him that he & Jake were coming down for a visit in the Keys this week of January. He told me to check up on the boat, see if it was REALLY her, & he was going to buy her when they came down. I called tim on Christmas Eve to wish him a Merry Christmas & he sound weak & raspy. I thought maybe it was the flu. he quickly informed me that he had gotten pancreatitis & it was doing a number on him. i told him I knew people that had had the same thing & had turned out all right. he then floored me with the news that he had had colon cancer for a year & things had been better but this had really been a "one-two punch". he told me he had lost 20 pounds. He's about the same size as me & I knew that wasn't good. I quickly told him I would be over to see him as soon as the holiday was over, the next weekend. I told him I loved him, hung up, & started balling my eyes out. He called me on Thursday & said he didm;t think it was going to be a good time to come over since he was going to be in the hospital all day & not able to visit with me. He said he would let me know Friday if I should come. He called me & said it was a no go. I respected his wishes & said "I'll see you next weekend, then". He agreed & we said our goodbyes & "I love you"s. Jake contacted me on Thursday & told me that Tim had gone downhill fast & was already on hospice care. His organs had started to shut down & it was only a matter of day(s) before he would transition. I was devastated. I realized then that Tim had not wanted me to see him this way. Jake called me on Sunday evening, a call I immediately knew was to be a bad one, & said Timmy Flower had passed peacefully. I could't even talk & told him I'd call him on Monday. On Monday, we discussed more & told stories of our beloved Tim. Jake asked me if I had followed up on "The Flower" & i told him that the seller had not return my messages. We were kind of deflated. I persisted & ended up getting in touch with her on Tuesday. I asked if the boat was still available & if I could come take a look? I was pretty confident that this was "The Flower" & I wanted to seriously make her an offer on her listing of "$2000 o.b.o.". I really didn't have the extra cash to do it, but I was going to let lack of finances trump "creative financing". Tim had always told me, "Kid, don't ever worry about your money or it'll take offense & not come out & play with you!" I took this to heart. I asked the seller where the boat was located in the Keys? She informed me that it was located "behind the Fisheries". I asked her "which fisheries?" to which she informed me that it was Key Largo Fisheries. I live on the main canal to the Key Largo Fisheries!!!! We agreed to meet today at 2pm. I was blown away & this new information about the boat! I got home from work, threw my paddle board in the water & went searching the main canal & the side canals of it. I didn't see it. As I came back past my dock I happened to look down to the end of the canal directly across from my house. Surely, there's no way it would be down this one!?! As I strained my eyes looking down the canal, I noticed this little, "bikini blue" ( as Tim had painted her) sailboat tucked away in the corner. I paddle feverishly toward her. As I arrived, a local musician/friend, Allan Truesdell comes out onto the dock next to the boat. I asked him if he knew who owned this boat & he said, "my roommate". I then asked him if she was for sale & he said yes, for about a month. I immediately got my phone out, texted her & told her that I think I had found the boat & it's location in reference to my abode. She then called me & I finally told her this story (in a Cliff note's version). She was amazed! She told me to go ahead & climb on her & check it out to see if this was indeed her! My heart raced! I stepped aboard, slid back the companionway hatch, & immediate recognized the inside layout, colors, & familiar features. This was her, "The Flower"!! I could barely stand. I sat down inside her, started laughing & sobbing uncontrollably & immediately called Jake. We sat there on the phone describing ever little intricacy of her. Tim had done it again!! He had put us in "the flow"! I let the seller know that I intended to buy her today. So all day long, I sat home, staring out the sliding glass doors, looking right down the canal across from me, looking at this beautiful little piece of magic, & thinking to myself how could this have happened? I eagerly anticipated 2pm. When the time came, I was as nervous as a long-tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs. I drove a half a mile around to get to this dock 100 yards away. Now I've never believed in destiny, but here I was undoubtedbly staring at mine in the face! I met Cindy, the seller/owner, immediately gave her a hug, & fought back tears & I elaborated on this wild ride of almost 20 years. Tears were shed, stories were told, & in the end, she basically gave me the little blue "miracle". So as I sit here, typing this account of one of the most extraordinary times in my life, I am the proud new owner of "The Flower". Jake is coming for a visit in a couple days & we plan to take her out for a sail. Timmy had a plan for me & his pride & joy had been sitting there........ waiting for me this whole time. Thank you, Tim, for all you ever did for me (and continue to do!)& know that I miss you more than words will ever let me say. Peace.......  

What a beautiful story...thank you for sharing!  

Chris Patterson

Hey man, that is too cool. Wow..  

We should all be so lucky to have a friend like Tim.  

So I think I found an outboard! I'm headed to Summerlind Key tomorrow to pick up a Yamaha 6hp 4-stroke long shaft. It only has about 40 hrs on it. The guy wants $800 for it. Now I need to replace the outboard bracket with a more substantial one to handle the weight of the 4-stroke. Any thoughts on this decision?? Thanks!  

Scott T-Bird

Whatever it takes to make it right, just do it. I imagine that you can reinforce the backing if necessary. You were blessed with this opportunity, have fun making the most of it!  

Thanks Scott! I'm wondering if I should use a piece of marine plywood or starboard the size of the transom as a backing plate? Don't want that sucker breaking lose. Anyone else done this kind of modification before that could give some advice?  

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mellowsail said: Thanks Scott! I'm wondering if I should use a piece of marine plywood or starboard the size of the transom as a backing plate? Don't want that sucker breaking lose. Anyone else done this kind of modification before that could give some advice? Click to expand

dude, nice boat. this is a seven year old thread. not sure what response you will get.  

kappykaplan

@ElectraClass , the OP hasn't been seen since Aug 2015.  

If you post pictures of the setup I'll bet someone else on here can give thoughts. Just a thought. dj  

Wow...that's one helluva long paragraph.  

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1965 Pearson Electra

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The Electra is 23 feet of versatility . . . a MORC racer, daysailer and over-nighter. Alberg-designed, like the fabulous Triton, she shows this heritage in fine lines, quality construction and universal appeal. The Electra is feature-packed . . . with hull sections designed for speed and stiffness in heavy going seas, optimum use of cabin area for a small boat, masthead rig.

Equipment: This particular boat finds its winter home at Sea Mark Marine boatyard in Crisfield, MD, during the winter months and home ports at Somers Cove Marina, Crisfield. It comes with a full compliment of sails (see picture below), trailer, and a nearly new Mercury Sailpower outbard (@ 20 hrs use). Lots of extras. The sail/hull number is #314. Sorry, don’t have any pictures of the interior right now. It is rather sparce having been emptied for the winter. There are two quarter berths and a forward v-berth. No galley, head or table. The headroom is a little less than five feet. That is why we listed it as a daysailer.

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The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

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Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

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A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

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A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

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A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

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This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

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This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

Besides some early sailing dingies, The ELECTRA was the second boat built by Pearson Yachts. The later PEARSON ENSIGN shares the same hull.

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ELECTRA (PEARSON) Detailed Review

If you are a boat enthusiast looking to get more information on specs, built, make, etc. of different boats, then here is a complete review of ELECTRA (PEARSON). Built by Pearson Yachts and designed by Carl Alberg, the boat was first built in 1960. It has a hull type of Fin Keel and LOA is 6.86. Its sail area/displacement ratio 17.58. Its auxiliary power tank, manufactured by undefined, runs on undefined.

ELECTRA (PEARSON) has retained its value as a result of superior building, a solid reputation, and a devoted owner base. Read on to find out more about ELECTRA (PEARSON) and decide if it is a fit for your boating needs.

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ELECTRA (PEARSON) was designed by Carl Alberg.

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ELECTRA (PEARSON) is built by Pearson Yachts.

When was ELECTRA (PEARSON) first built?

ELECTRA (PEARSON) was first built in 1960.

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ELECTRA (PEARSON) is 5.11 m in length.

What is mast height on ELECTRA (PEARSON)?

ELECTRA (PEARSON) has a mast height of 7.01 m.

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1965 Pearson Electra has been used with care since its production in 1965 (7.500 USD). Despite its small size, you can travel in the sea as you wish with this highly capable ship. The body’s durability and navy blue color will definitely attract your attention. do not be fooled that its appearance is neglected. After a simple painting process, it will get a newer look than ever before. Carl Alberg, who designed this ship in the dream of all sailors , is a true master of ships.

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This sleek little Carl Alberg designed sloop is a day sailor’s dream.  Her cuddy cabin would allow an over-night but you would have to think small!  Her sleek lines say it all and her Navy Blue Awl Gripped hull and Oyster White Awl Gripped deck really make her shine.  She does need some TLC on her exterior varnish and a coat of paint in the cuddy cabin but the owner just had her ports replaced with new Lexan and she is structurally sound.

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Hello All, Its been a while since ive contributed to the forum, although im on almost everyday. Just alittle background before i get to the topic at hand. I LOVE to sail Im 22 years old Recent college grad (i miss the free time already) Just started working full time Have sailed/raced 420's, lasers, j30, taylor 40, pearson 11m Im looking to purchase my first keel boat. My intensions are to moor the boat (maybe a slip if i feeling spending the money) in fairhaven/newbedford harbor MA and sail buzzards bay. im looking for a boat that can get me to marthas vineyard, nantucket, block island for occasional weekend trip. Mostly i'll be single/double handing the boat for sails after work but would like to beable to take up to 4 people occasionaly. My budget is sub $5000 so i know my selection is limited to an older sub 25' boat. At this point in my life i dont think i would like to go any bigger than that anyways. Ive was considering to go look at a 1963 Pearson Electra w/, main, jib, genoa, spinnaker, solar panel and batteries. support electronics include radio, cd player, automatic bilge pump, head with holding tank, evinrude 6hp OB for 3,500. From what I have read this boat is very wet, and it heels in moderate wind(im a dinghy sailor, i dont mind the salt water). Ive also heard since the boat is heavy that it can handle larger seas while feeling safe. its also not a fast boat but it handles well. (Also looks pretty, my observation) It doesnt have much head room in the cabin. I dont know if anyone has sailed this boat. I know its the same hull as the Pearson Ensign so ive read about its sailing but havent got any accounts if the weekending on the boat is enjoyable considering i would probley would only spend nights sleeping in the v-berth or drinking acouple of beers topside. If anyone has any ideas of other boats that fits the bill, knows about the Pearson Electra, or has commments in general please chime in. Thanks. -Kai  

The ensign would be a pretty good choice. The Ariel and Triton would also be good choices, as would the Cape Dory 25. If you'd like to crew on a boat out of Fairhaven, I keep my boat there. PM me if you'd like to go sailing.  

I looked at the electra when I was in the market. Cool boat, but too heavy to trlr easily and too small for overnighting. For 5k there should be some newer c-22's out there that are much less romantic but much more practical for cruising or racing.  

sd- PM sent cnc- those mirage 24's look nice, though there seem not to be any in my area (MASS). there are c&c 24's around though. woulda- im not sure about catalina 22's. how are there build quality? are the 25's any better.  

kai34 said: woulda- im not sure about catalina 22's. how are there build quality? are the 25's any better. Click to expand...

Also consider a Tartan 27'.  

woulda- ok ill start looking at catalina's does any one know about seafarer 23 i found one on this site Seafarer 23 | Sailboats , its an 84 and looks like its in real good shape or 5k.  

The quick take on this, The Electra was a great boat for its day. No two ways about it. Its day was 40 years ago. The Catalina 22 was a less than mediocre boat for its day. Its day was 30 years ago. With all of your sailing experience I would suggest that you would want a boat with better sailing ability than either of these and at least the build quality of the Electra (which was not all that great but certainly better then the Catalina). The Seafarer built a variety of boats that size. The Dutch built 1960's era Seafarer 23 was a cool little boat for its day, actually a better boat in all ways than the Electra except with perhaps with regards to performance. The 1970's /1980's was a nicer sailing boat but not quite as well built. Other options would be the C&C mentioned above, the Pearson 26 (great first boat if you find one in decent shape). My favorite older 23 footer is the Ranger 23. Gotta go, Jeff  

FWIW, there is a Pearson Electra in my local fleet that is extremely competitive in PHRF racing and seems to do well in a wide variety of conditions. It does, however, also have the slowest rating (270+) of just about any boat that races on a regular basis. While I cannot claim to have a fraction of the knowledge that Jeff has, I have noticed that he pretty consistently favors lighter boats and more modern designs. A Pearson Ensign was my first boat and I had a great experience with it. Not at all fast by modern standards (in fact, pretty slow) but stiff and forgiving and a big cockpit for social daysailing. You could do a lot wose, IMHO.  

With regards to CBinRI's comment, and just to put a finer point on my point of view, in its day the Ensign made a wonderful one design racer. For that era it was pretty fast and permitted close one design racing. They make very nice day sailors if performance is not a priority, by which I mean that they sail pretty well on all points of sail and through a pretty wide range of wind speeds. With its greater weight the Electra was even lower performance than the Ensign but again it sailed reasonably well in a pretty broad range of conditions. The Ensign and Electra were some of the better boats of that size and era. On the other hand, and this was intended to be my point in the earlier post, over the 45 years since these two venerable boats were designed, there have been huge advances in yacht design that have produced boats that are more seaworthy, easier to sail, better able to handle changing conditions and perform much better across a wide range of windspeeds. And more to the point, even 10 years later, there were a range of models like the Ranger 23, Farr 727 1884 Farr 727- 24foot sailboat - Halifax Boats For Sale - Kijiji Halifax , or Pearson 26 that offer much better sailing ability all around and which today sell at similar prices to the prices asked for Electras or Ensigns. For that matter, boats like the Cal 25 are plentiful in that price range and also are more comfortable and offer better performance than the Electra or Ensign. I also would like to comment on something in CBinRI's notes, He is absolutely correct that I generally do prefer more modern designs. They are generally easier to handle in changeable conditions, sail better across a wider range of wind speeds and offer more performance, larger accommodations and often better motion comfort. That said, in my comments, I also try to look at any given design relative to the full range of options out there but specifically as compared to boats of the same time period and/or of similar cost. In that sense I am a relativist, one who prefers the boats that sail well across a wide wind range and are easiest to handle even if they not always the fastest option. It should also be noted that I am also very interested in traditional working water craft and the yachts that evolved from them. So in reality my prejudice comed from being a big fan of designs derived from the lessons learned through centuries of evolution, or designs derived from scientific research. I am not a big fan of designs that were grossly distorted in manner inconsistent with either thought process when the distortion is simply to beat some arbitrary racing rule. And so it is that I am generally down on designs derived from the Universal Rule, International Rule, CCA or IOR expecially when its a boat for someone who is planning to do a lot of cruising. Respectfully, Jeff  

Jeff_H said: With regards to CBinRI's comment, and just to put a finer point on my point of view, in its day the Ensign made a wonderful one design racer. For that era it was pretty fast and permitted close one design racing. They make very nice day sailors if performance is not a priority, by which I mean that they sail pretty well on all points of sail and through a pretty wide range of wind speeds. With its greater weight the Electra was even lower performance than the Ensign but again it sailed reasonably well in a pretty broad range of conditions. The Ensign and Electra were some of the better boats of that size and era. On the other hand, and this was intended to be my point in the earlier post, over the 45 years since these two venerable boats were designed, there have been huge advances in yacht design that have produced boats that are more seaworthy, easier to sail, better able to handle changing conditions and perform much better across a wide range of windspeeds. And more to the point, even 10 years later, there were a range of models like the Ranger 23, Farr 727, or Pearson 26 that offer much better sailing ability all around and which today sell at similar prices to the prices asked for Electras or Ensigns. For that matter, boats like the Cal 25 are plentiful in that price range and also are more comfortable and offer better performance than the Electra or Ensign. I also would like to comment on something in CBinRI's notes, He is absolutely correct that I generally do prefer more modern designs. They are generally easier to handle in changeable conditions, sail better across a wider range of wind speeds and offer more performance, larger accommodations and often better motion comfort. That said, in my comments, I also try to look at any given design relative the full range of options from boats of the same time period and/or of similar cost. In that sense I am a relativist who prefers the boats that sail well across a wide wind range and are easiest to handle but not always the fastest option. It should also be noted that I am very interested in traditional working water craft and the yachts that evolved from them. So what I am saying is that I am a big fan of designs derived from the lessons learned through centuries of evolution, or derived from scientific research. I am not a big fan of designs that were grossly contorted from either thought process simply to beat some arbitrary racing rule. And so it is that I am generally down on designs derived from the Universal Rule, International Rule, CCA or IOR for someone is planning to do a lot of cruising. Respectfully, Jeff Click to expand...

CBinRI I don't think that you mischaracterized my preferences. I just thought that I would add a bit more to the thread in order to explain them in more detail. Frankly, I thought that you raised a good point. By the very nature of the internet it is often difficult to get to a clear understanding on any even remotely complex question. Sometimes it is important to understand where a poster is coming from. In that regard, I thought that your post reasonably raised the issue of my personal preferences and biases. I thought that it might be helpful in this case to clarify my point of view so that Kai34 could use that info to weigh the merit of my comments.  

IMHO, there are few boats prettier than the Pearson Triton "family", that includes the Electra, Ariel, Ensign and Commander. They are all variations on the Triton theme, and they share the good and bad qualities of that classic. More to the point: is a 1960 Electra the boat for you? I don't think so. I agree with Jeff's comments, but I think more specifically, its a question of economics. If you are right out of college, my guess is that you don't have the cash to really handle the upkeep or upgrades necessary to make a boat that old work for you. If I had only $5000 to spend on a boat max, and had limited funds for operations/upkeep, I would look for the newest, best equipped boat in the best shape I could afford. Unless this Electra is showcase restored from the keel up, I think that lets it out of contention. With all due respect to Jeff (and I mean that sincerely), I wouldn't discount the Catalina 22 so easily. They are plentiful, which tends to keep the prices down, they are easy to sail and fix, and with the pop top cabin, you can actually spend a weekend aboard your 22 foot boat without too much hassle. You should be able to get a really good one well equipped with a trailer for around $5000. With a boat that small and light you will have to pick your weather windows carefully to go to the Islands, but plenty of people do. Even better is the Catalina 25. It may be a bit of a challenge to find a good one in your price range, but I know of a couple of folks who have. Make sure you look for a pop top model; it came with a fixed cabin roof as well, and I don't like those nearly as much. I also agree completely about the Pearson 26; another great choice for a first boat. Real standing headroom there! Another bonus with the bigger boat is greater speed, and consequently, more cruising range. You may also want to look at the Oday 23 and 25. Similar in build quality and sailing abilities to the Catalinas; usually a little less expensive.  

Here we go again......Catalinas are junk, Hunters are junk, Beneteaus are junk. And especially, MacGregors. Together, they probably build more boats than all the others put together. That's because people really like paying good money for junk. And if you make really junk boats, you will succeed and grow, while the other (quality) boat builders go out of business, or hang on making a handful of boats each year. Or, perhaps they give the best value for the money? And sail reasonably well.  

There is a Pearson Electra at the marina in Dana Point, an absolutley magnificent looking sail boat. The owner does exactly what you are describing your application would be. If the survey trims out, I would have no reservations about the purchase.  

Of course being a bit bias, I agree with everyone who suggested a Pearson 26. We purchased one a few years back for our first keel boat and have been extremely happy with her. We do mostly day sailing with few 25-30 mile crossings of Lake Ontario for long weekends. With the inboard tiller, 4 in the cockpit is about all you would want to have. When we sail with more we utilize deck space. Have been out in 20kt winds gusting to 25 and felt very safe with a reef in the main and the headsail partially furled. It is certainly not luxury accommodations by todays standards but is comfortable and practical. On a long weekend away there is plenty of space for two. For four, you would have to be good friends. After all it is a 26 foot. With a 9.9 two stroke I can reach hull speed at less than full throttle and maneuverability at the dock is very good. Check out Dan Pfeiffer's site at Pyxis - Pearson 26  

Whatever you do, you should be sure to take the object of your desirer sailing...I still remember sailing Tritons and Ensigns from earlier days, and they both left vivid memories of wicked weather helm...not what I considered the most pleasant overall experiences..  

I own Hull 203 Electra. In CA. Jim  

I own this boat............Hull 203. Cant believe anyone ever noticed my baby. She is getting maintenance this summer so not looking the best at the moment, but a few years back I repainted the entire desk and varnished all mahogany and rebuilt the front hatch. It did look amazing. I dont have a cockpit cover so the Sun beat on it. Trying to get a cover now.  

An old thread that I started years ago when I first got out of school. So I thought I would give an update 7 years later. I first bought a Bristol Corinthian and cut my teeth with boat ownership, that didn't go so well since I wasn't really prepared to own a "big boat" at the time. It didn't go well mainly because I was not responsible enough to own it and take care of it like it needed to be. It ended up being a great lesson to me and being prepared to take on responsibilities. Fast forward 4 years, on a snowy February afternoon with my then girlfriend I bought a Pearson Ensign that was a derelict from a small local boat yard. The deal of the boat was that the owner of the boat who promised to teach me how to make boat repairs and get her in the water. I chose the Ensign because there is a strong local fleet that races them one design. We regularly get 8-10 Ensigns on the line and as a fleet have actively raced in Regional and National Regattas with success. 3 years later and many repairs (blisters, failed head stay fitting, failed mast step, rotted floor, race bottom after removing 40 years of bottom paint) she is one of the faster Ensigns in the fleet. I cant say enough how much I love this boat and I will probably never sell her. I race her twice a week, OD and PHRF. I regularly beat tritons, tartan 27's and other similar boats (boat for boat) when racing PHRF. My now wife and I day sail her with friends and family, have dinner on the boat, watch the sunsets and fish. The boat is extremely affordable and easily available with almost 2,000 mfg'ed. I would recommend this boat to anyone wanting to race OD affordably or as a daysailer. That being said I am hoping to get a 2nd sailboat in a few years that will be our longer distance boat (mostly sailing to MV and ACK).  

Thanks for the update!  

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Best virgin moscow mule recipe.

Nov 30, 2019

Wherever there are great cocktail recipes, there are equally fabulous mocktail recipes for those of us who enjoy all the style and taste of cocktails without liquor. In this post, we reveal the best recipe for the Virgin Moscow Mule on the internet! Let's get started!

Introduction

A cocktail is essentially a blend of two or more ingredients of which at least one is alcoholic. As of late, cocktails are getting more inventive with upwards of four and five ingredients.

The Moscow Mule keeps it classically simple with only three ingredients that most of us already have at home. Vodka, ginger beer, and lime juice.

The intense burn of the ginger beer blended with the refreshing sourness of lime juice delights the palate and warms you right up from the first sip.

There are a multitude of practical reasons for choosing a mocktail over a cocktail.

This could include health concerns and diet practices. Or, maybe you're the designated driver and don't want to miss out on a fun night with your social group.

Whatever the reason, mocktails make sure no one is left out.

Most will say that a mocktail is simply a recipe for any cocktail sans the alcoholic ingredient(s), but we're going to show you fantastic ways to enjoy a Virgin Moscow Mule without sacrificing flavor or taste.

Ingredients:

• Sparkling Water 
• Fresh limes 
• Ginger beer 
• Simple syrup

Instructions:

• You can either muddle a couple of fresh limes or use freshly squeezed lime juice. We won't tell if you decide to do both ;)
• Next, combine your favorite sparkling water and a splash of ginger beer
• Add a serving of simple syrup (1 part water, 1 part sugar)
• Stir. If you have a shaker on hand, you can also shake the combined ingredients together, but be cautious when pouring as the turbulence may have created a little extra fizz from the sparkling water.
• Pour over ice

With this excellent non-alcoholic version of the Moscow Mule, you can have guilt-free seconds or even thirds!

Health Benefits

Typically, in every 6 oz serving of the traditional Moscow Mule cocktail there are approximately 180 to 200 calories.

One fantastic upside of making a Moscow Mule mocktail is that with the extraction of vodka (say 1.5 oz) you can eliminate around 96 calories, meaning that a typical 6 oz serving is approximately 100 calories or less!

Layers of Flavors

Now that we've laid the foundations, it's time to explore the variations and wonderful layers we can add to perfect our Virgin Moscow Mule.  With these alterations, your mocktails are sure to be enjoyed by all!

In addition to following the preparation of the basic recipe noted above, we suggest adding a few slices of fresh ginger to the mix.

To fully extract the flavors of the ginger, consider muddling it with your limes. Be careful to strain afterward, unless you want to be sucking up bits of ginger through your straw and set your mouth ablaze!

Coupled with the ginger beer, this is sure to amplify the smoldering tones of the original cocktail's taste.

Be sure to use ginger beer and not ginger ale. Most commercially sold ginger beer, though fermented, is alcohol-free. It differs from ginger ale in the way it is manufactured. The intensity of ginger essence in ginger ale isn’t comparable to that of the essence in ginger beer.

So, if you decide to replace ginger beer with ginger ale, you’ll be disappointed at the silenced flavors of ginger in your drink. Essentially, what you’d be drinking wouldn’t be a Moscow Mule at all.

Take it from us, use ginger beer!

If you would rather direct your variations or additions towards the sweet and fruity citrus flavors of your Virgin Mule, you can switch out the simple syrup for a fruit-flavored syrup.

Use a lime-flavored syrup if you would like to stay true to the original characteristics of the classic Moscow Mule.

If you're looking to put a spin on your virgin mule, don't be afraid to try any berry-flavored syrup for an extra layer of fruity goodness.

Sugar-Free Options

Not everyone is a fan of sugar and all things sweet. With this modification, the recipe can accommodate those of us who are patrolling our sugar intake due to dieting and/or health concerns.

More specifically, if you're counting calories or looking to steer clear of sugar all together, you can modify the Virgin Mule recipe by using sugar-free syrup. 

With 8 grams of sugar in one tablespoon of conventional syrup, the sugar-free option is a great way to go. A couple of dollops of the sugar-free syrup is a guilt-free way to enjoy the sweetness of this mocktail without the guilt.

Depending on your location and accessibility, you may or may not find brands of sugar-free syrup.  All the merrier if you can!

If you can’t find sugar-free syrup, another option is to use flavored sparkling water to add some additional flavour to your mocktail.  Some brands of flavored sparkling water are sold in tasty flavors with no sugar, no sweeteners, and no calories. Furthermore, the carbonation in sparkling water will augment the invigorating fizz of the ginger beer.  Win-win-win!

Serving Time

Just because we've decided to forego the alcohol component doesn't mean we're also forsaking presentation. We 're all about balance in life as well as in mocktails. So, if one component of the drink has been removed, another must be added!

And what better place to embellish then in the presentation?

It's no secret that the Moscow Mule is served in a copper mug . There are a variety of reasons why, and one of them is that copper is trusted to maintain a cooler temperature. In addition, the copper adds a "zing" to the flavor of the cocktail with each sip.

Whatever the reason, we can't deny that a Moscow Mule served in a copper mug just looks and feels right. The same is to be said for a Virgin Mule.

Besides, if we’re talking about looks, no one has to know you’re drinking a mocktail if you don’t want them to. The copper mug will keep your secret!

In lieu of serving your Virgin Mule in a copper mug, you can serve it in any bar glass. With so many types and shapes of cocktail glasses, there really is no reason why you couldn't enjoy your mocktail in a highball, an old fashion glass, or even a martini glass.

Whatever you have on hand should work just fine!

Garnish Like a Pro

Add a lime wedge to the rim and voila!

Want to take things up a notch? Drag the lime wedge along the rim of your glass, allowing the citrus to coat the edge. Turn your glass upside down into a plate of salt or sugar.

Extra points for presentation and added flavor with every sip!

For herb garnishes, clap your choice of herbs between your hands to bruise it lightly and release its essential oils and aroma.  Mint works great!

And here's an extra tip. If you have them, sprinkle a few pomegranate seeds on the surface of your drink! However, be careful if drinking with a straw as those little seeds will get sucked right up! It’s also a beautiful addition to your Virgin Mule, as you can see in the photo below.

We hope this article has been useful in helping to introduce you to the Virgin Moscow Mule! The Moscow Mule is an incredibly versatile drink, so don't hesitate to let your creativity push you to experiment with new variations. And, if you want to take your presentation and style up a notch, make sure to equip your kitchen bar with a few copper mugs !

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