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      The Bill Shaw-designed Pearson 30 is a masthead sloop that entered production in 1971. The design became popular as both a family cruiser and performance daysailer. Courtesy of YachtWorld.com

      Pearson 30 Used Boat Review

      The companionway and main cabin entrance showcases classic teak joinery throughout, with abundant storage lockers, a spacious galley to starboard, and traditional teak-and-holly sole. The deep companionway sill provides a secure threshold for offshore passages. Courtesy of SailboatListings.com

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      Switching to small-diameter, high-tensile chain (G70 or greater) leads to a hunt for small shackle pins to fit the chain’s smaller-diameter openings without weakening the rode. A small-diameter, high-tensile pin joins two U-shaped parts in a hammerlink (at left). Some sailors use omega links (at right) like these 6-mm Excel omega links from Van Beest (pictured with G80 chain). The yellow omega connector shows an assembly with a very short clevis pin (centering load). The identical, grey omegas were both Armorgalv-coated; the one on the left was tested to failure. The bow opened slightly, allowing the pin to be released and sheared. (Photo/ Jonathan Neeves)

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      The companionway and main cabin entrance showcases classic teak joinery throughout, with abundant storage lockers, a spacious galley to starboard, and traditional teak-and-holly sole. The deep companionway sill provides a secure threshold for offshore passages. Courtesy of SailboatListings.com

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