Pearson 23' Ensign

Introduction

The PEARSON Ensign 23 CACHAI has a solid, hand-laid up fiberglass hull & deck. There are alternating layers of fiberglass matt & wroving. She has a traditional full keel with a gudgeon & pintle mount system for attached rudder. The rudder & surrounding area was completely rebuilt & reglassed a number of years ago.

Hull

There is positive foam floatation located under the forepeak, in the lazarette & under the berths.

The keel sump was reglassed with (3) layers of fiberglass matt & (1) layer of "1708" (note: 2015)

Inspect & overhaul rudder-related attachment hardware & local fiberglass area (note: 2017)

• Full keel with attached rudder
• SNOW WHITE AWLGRIP Topsides (2011)
• DARK BLUE Boot-top (2011)
• Epoxy barrier applications, (2) coats
• Racing Bottom finish bottom paint, PETTIT Ultima Eco (note: in 2011)
• Bottom paint, VIVID WHITE
• Lead ballast
• Rudder post, bronze

Deck

To give a better idea of just how work is involved with a "deck refurbishment", the Owner provided this detail as follows below.

"The first order of business was to remove all of the blocks, fittings and miscellaneous deck fixtures that been installed over the years by previous owners. Working with a clear deck and cabin top, all surfaces were sanded (120 grit) by hand until they were smooth and uniform. The next step was to apply a substrate sealer known as Hullgard Extra/545 Primer. All holes and cracks were filled with

WEST Epoxy Fairing Compound and hand sanded once again to gain a uniformly smooth surface. Several coats of an Epoxy surface/

Ultra Build Primer was applied to reduce sag resistance and to enhance film build capability; the final coat of primer was sanded smooth. Non-skid was incorporated to selected surface areas and masked off before applying the finish primer. Finally, an AWLGRIP Polyester Urethane Topcoat was sprayed on all surfaces. The color selected was SNOW WHITE."

• All deck hardware removed & rebedded (note: during 2011 refit)
• All hardware attach points filled, faired & prepared for reinstallation of the deck hardware (note: see above description)
• Hull / Deck Rub Rail & end-caps: ALL replaced during the 2011 Refit
• Genoa tracks
• Self-tending jib

Cockpit

• The Cockpit measures some 8' overall.
• Teak backrests & floorboards
• Oil finish for the teak-slatted floorboards
• Philippine mahogany seats
• Varnish finish for the backrests
• Companionway entrance doors to the interior, (2) sections, removable
• Oak laminated tiller, varnished
• (4) Hiking strap fittings in the Cockpit, (2) port & starboard, stainless steel

Interior

The CACHAI has the standard ENSIGN Class interior layout with (2) berths, port & starboard.

The entire Cabin Interior was refurbished in 2022 & 2023 & finished in BILGEKOTE WHITE (note: clean & repair & paint)

The Cabin sole was refurbished & oiled (note: 2023)

• (2) Opening ports

Rig, Rigging, Winches & Sails

Rig & Rigging

The Pearson Ensign 23 has a anodized aluminum mast & boom. The spar is keel-stepped. It is a Fractional Rig.

Rig Dimensions: I=25.0', J=7.5', P=25.42' & E=11.08'

Sail Area (100 Main & Fore Triangles): 234.58 Sq.Ft.

PHRF: 258 (general)

• Standing rigging is 1x19 stainless steel wire (note: new forestay & backstay prior to 2010 purchase)
• Single set of spreaders (note: replaced 2023)
• Spreader boots (note: new, 2023)
• Spinnaker gear w/ pole (note: 2" diameter w/ internal flotation & fits 1.5" to 2: ID ring)
• Adjustable backstay w/ block & tackle system, 6:1 ratio (note: installed 2020)
• Shroud rollers
• Genoa sheets
• Halyards: main, jib/genoa & spinnaker (note: rope/wire & Owner-reported to be in good condition)
• Mainsheet system w/ HARKEN Traveler mounted aft (note: lines run along boom to mid-Cockpit)
• HARKEN Fiddle Rachet Block for trimming the mainsail (note: new, 2022)

Sails

The sails are maintained annually by FAIRCLOUGH SAILMAKERS, New Haven, CT)

The Owner reports that all sails are in "good condition".

• Mainsail, HAARSTICK, dacron w/ FAIRCLOUGH w/ "peek" window (note: 2019)
• Jib, NORTH SAILS, dacron w/ bonze snap-hanks
• Genoa, #1 HAARSTICK, dacron w/ bronze snap-hanks
• Spinnaker, NORTH SAILS, .75-oz nylon

Winches

• (2) ANDERSEN Winches, CST (note: Chrome Self-Tailing & upgraded from standard ENSIGN winches, serviced 2019)

Systems

The electric EDSON Whale Super SubSmart 650 automatic bilge pump is installed just behind the keel’s bulkhead in the bilge. The all-in-one compact unit (about the size of a flashlight) has an electronic sensor that detects bilge water and then activates the pump.

• Electric bilge pump, 12VDC EDSON Whale Super SubSmart 650 electric / automatic (note: new, 2023)
• Battery, 12VDC, WEST MARINE Group 24 (note: new, 2022 & in separate box w/ securing strap)
• Battery charger, E-PROPULSION Spirit 1.0, power output 180 Watts
• Electrical panel, 12VDC w/ fuses & power indicator lights
• Running lights (note: installed but not hooked-up & proven "for years")

Outboard Motor

The Owner has noted that the power supply is good for some (3) hours of use with average cruising speeds.

The motor mounts on a separate bracket aft on the transom; weights are 23.9 lbs for the motor & tiller & the battery, 19.4 lbs.

• E-PROPULSION Spirit 1.0 Plus electric outboard with a 29.5" long shaft (note: new, 2023 & Owner-noted "less than 9 hours on the motor")
• E-PROPULSION Tiller Handle extension (note: has (2) "kill switches" & "forward-reverse-start" & push to start)
• Display Screen, LCD, for motor operations to provide "real time" status and operational warnings that might be necessary
• Battery Pack, Lithium-Polymer, 12VDC (note: new in 2023, rated capacity1276 Watts, voltage 45.6 & 9-hrs to a full charge)

Inventory, Addit'l

• FAIRCLOUGH SAILMAKERS canvas Winter Cover w/ boarding access panel, port side (note: new 2011 & refurbished in 2023)
• FAIRCLOUGH SAILMAKERS canvas Cockpit Cover, custom (note: new, 2019)

Misc

• (4) Life-jackets / PFD's
• Horn
• (4) Seat cushions, blue, throwable, WEST MARINE
• (2) Paddles
• Boarding ladder, (3) step, aluminum & folding, gunwhale-mounted
• Yacht ensign (note: w chrome-plated deck fitting)
• SUUNTO Compass (note: mounted on the aft part of the mast)
• RAYMARINE ST-60 Plus Knotmeter (note: installed but not operational)
• WINDEX Spar-Fly Sport (note: new, 2023)

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