41 years old but new to me!

HudsonM · Post by **HudsonM** » Mon Oct 02, 2006 12:08 am

Hello all. I'm now the proud (and slightly nervous) owner of a '65 Pearson Vanguard and quickly becoming an adict of this forum. Polaris passed her survey beautifully, but I'm sure there are lots of surprises out there lurking. With a project list already as long as my waterline, I look forward to your insight, and hope I'll be able to offer some in return.
Please take kindly to this old boat neophyte! :)

Hudson
Polaris, Pearson Vanguard #302
Richmond, VA

BTW, interestingly, William D. Booth, one of the previous owners, published a book entitled "Upgrading and Refurbishing the Older Fiberglass Sailboat." He used his early '80s restoration of Polaris (named "Jubilation" at the time) as the foundation for the book. Pretty neat to have at least one part of her life documented!

David VanDenburgh · Post by **David VanDenburgh** » Mon Oct 02, 2006 12:42 am

Pretty boat. Congratulations!

David

Post by **Tim** » Mon Oct 02, 2006 5:51 am

She looks great!

Congratulations, and welcome!

Duncan · Post by **Duncan** » Mon Oct 02, 2006 8:18 am

A boatyard buddy of mine has one - in fact, it's his second in a row, so they must be addictive.

Challenger949L · Post by **Challenger949L** » Mon Oct 02, 2006 10:02 am

Where are you keeping her docked?
Jimmy Small

jollyboat · Post by **jollyboat** » Mon Oct 02, 2006 10:08 am

Bravo! - They are great boats! A friend of mine is completely refurbishing his Vangard right next my Triton in yard as we speak. You are going to have a ball.

Robert The Gray · Post by **Robert The Gray** » Mon Oct 02, 2006 4:04 pm

I suppose we all worship somewhat at the altar of fine shear, and the Vanguard is very fine indeed. We3lcome and best of luck.

r

AJ · Post by AJ » Mon Oct 02, 2006 7:35 pm

Congratulations on the purchase of a beautiful boat, Hudson. You can?t go wrong with a Phil Rhodes design!

And let me be the first to say, ?More photos, please!? :-)

AJ

Ric in Richmond · Post by **Ric in Richmond** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 7:33 am

Hudson won't brag...he is not that kind of guy. But I will.

He is my neighbor (literally 300 ft away) and a great guy.

We brought her from Hampton to her new home. 54 miles in 10 hours last Saturday under Genny most of the time. Yup average 5.4 kts in a boat that hull speed must be near 6. Saw 9.2 on the GPS. (not sure how that happened)

She handled messy 4-5 Chesapeake chop like a good old boat does and she did it all in style.

Boat is in great shape and is a wonderful example of a classic plastic...

Congrats Hudson!

HudsonM · Post by **HudsonM** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 10:03 pm

Thanks to all for the kind and welcoming comments! And a special thanks to Ric for crewing with me on that long run home!! He's the only guy I know who can trim a sail to squeeze 9+ kts out of a boat like this!! What a memorable trip! Polaris now lives at Yankee Point on the Rappahannock River (lower Chesapeake Bay).

AJ, to your request for more pics, here's a link (and congrats to you on that gorgeous new boat of yours!!):

http://www1.snapfish.com/share/p=329311 ... /otsi=SALB

I haven't taken any nice pics of the salon yet, so the ones here are older ones from the previous owner. Nothing's changed though except for the upholstery. In fact, I think she looks better now. (And I think I'm in love with that nearly new BetaMarine diesel!)

Here's to wishing for shorter work weeks.......

A30_John · Post by **A30_John** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 11:43 pm

Nice boat Hudson... you're very lucky!

AJ · Post by AJ » Thu Oct 05, 2006 8:45 pm

Thanks for the link to the additional photos, Hudson. Sounds like you and Ric had a fun delivery voyage!

AJ

solosailor · Post by **solosailor** » Sat Oct 25, 2008 9:49 pm

I am green with envy. Nice girl!

Allen · Post by **Allen** » Sun Oct 26, 2008 10:29 am

Great looking boat, hope you have as much fun with her as I have with KAHOLEE.

Welcome aboard,

Ric in Richmond · Post by **Ric in Richmond** » Sun Oct 26, 2008 1:45 pm

fitting it is close to Halloween...as this is a thread that wouldn't die.

Last post was in 2006...and Hudson is having a ball with his boat. In fact i think that he is aboard as i write this!!

Allen · Post by **Allen** » Mon Oct 27, 2008 10:32 am

LOL, guess I need to start looking at the date on the original post. Oh well, just goes to prove we're a friendly lot. :)