Commander 295

[mbd]

Gorgeous! And thanks too for the write-up. I'll 2nd or 4th the Kiwi Grip. The boat I sailed this summer had the decks redone with it and it is superb stuff. Easier to clean than the beads and it doesn't sand you knees when you're doing work on the decks either.

PS. I hope you don't mind me stealing your anchor storage idea.

PSS. I'm wondering about your locker hasps. Pins that you can lock? Never seen the design before.

[Full and By]

Mike,

Those hasps are know as bullet latches and are lockable using the traditional small padlocks. The beauty of them is that they don't bloody your shins like the old hasps and latch automaticaly when the hatch is dropped. I consider this a safety feature as the integrity of the hull envelope in heavy weather is protected to a greater degree. These bullet latches are used by "J-Boats" on most of their models although I bought these from an on-line vendor.

You might note also that I replaced the original bronze open style turnbuckles with stainless steel tubular type, which was also a good modern upgrade, in my opinion. If the boat were to be built today, she would have these. The backstay tensioner was salvaged from a Tartan 27 with a distinguished racing history in her day...but was ready for the chainsaw to make way for the next group of abandoned boats.

Thanks for your kind words. Good luck with your project.

[Commander227]

Wow... Beautiful job!
I just Googled your fridge, I want one. How nice to have a cold one waiting.
What is the ring that your vang runs thru? Is it just bungee to keep it out of the way?
Boarding ladder is excellent, how Is the flip down in the companion way? I'd like to find an option that is less awkward than the original library ladder. ( sure wish I had the older layout without the bridge deck.)
Really nice job there. Beautiful boat!
Mike
C-227

[Full and By]

Hello Sailors!


A lot of water has passed under her keel (my keel, actually) since the re-launching of Full and By in 2012. She has aged well, better than I have, frankly.



My beloved Pearson Commander hull no 295 (1967) is for sale on the hard in Cleveland Ohio. Give me a shout if you have an interest in acquiring her.

[Lucky Dawg]

Beautiful Commander. Thanks for your stewardship of the old girl! Good luck with the sale.

[Full and By]

Thanks a bunch, Dawg. She's been great fun to build and to use. She has also taught about 20 high school kids how to sail...her forte.


It's a wonderful design, Alberg's Commander. Enjoy yours