slide wrote:
Pearsons are generally well made boats. Often those you find today have
suffered from a lack of maintenance and rather rudimentary equipment. So
like any older boat, it depends less on the boat in general and more on
the specifics of the example.

Right on the spot. Either boat would be an OK coastal cruiser .... if
in overall good
condition and well equipped. About 90% of boats for sale are not, so
it's impossible
to say which would be better. The 28-2 is fairly roomy for it's LOA
and is a newer,
better performing design. But it's still old enough that poor
maintenance could take
a heavy toll.

IIRC the P-30 was originally offered with a gas engine, which should
have been replaced
by now. If not, run away!

Fresh Breezes- Doug King