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Tayzach · 01-07-2009, 11:17

I own a 1985 Pearson 34. I currently sail on Lake Lanier in Georgia. For a weekender, it is a great boat. Plenty of room for a couple and we routinely spend long weekends with our two sons as well. I have owned the boat for 5 years and love it. As for cruising, I think there are some shortfalls. Tankage for one. 22 gals of Diesel, 50 gals of water seem small to me. On the ICW though it might be fine. Also, the 6 foot draft is an issue. Pearson did make the 34 in a Keel/centerboard version that would solve that problem. The boat sails great and as has been mentioned is easy to single hand. I would be happy to answer any specific questions you have about the boat.

01-07-2009, 11:17	#5
Tayzach Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Atlanta, Ga Boat: Pearson 34 Pegasus Posts: 1	I own a 1985 Pearson 34. I currently sail on Lake Lanier in Georgia. For a weekender, it is a great boat. Plenty of room for a couple and we routinely spend long weekends with our two sons as well. I have owned the boat for 5 years and love it. As for cruising, I think there are some shortfalls. Tankage for one. 22 gals of Diesel, 50 gals of water seem small to me. On the ICW though it might be fine. Also, the 6 foot draft is an issue. Pearson did make the 34 in a Keel/centerboard version that would solve that problem. The boat sails great and as has been mentioned is easy to single hand. I would be happy to answer any specific questions you have about the boat.