Commander Line Drawing?

[Commander 274]

Does anybody have a good line drawing of the Commander?
 
Many of the drawings I have seen are "cut-away" types and show everything below deck, or they are of poor quality.
 
an Alberg 29 example
http://www.twentynine.ca/images/line_drawing.gif
 
Thanks,
Michael

[Lucky Dawg]

This is the best I could get from the brochure. I would love a clearer copy.  (I added my hull number and the Commander logo to the sail)

[Commander 274]

Ah yes.  Thank you for your reply.  
 
I found this same graphic in one of your earlier posts.  I have tried to photoshop this to improve the quality (no offense), but I am not very good.

[Lucky Dawg]

No offense taken. You can't fix a fuzzy original. I think I started with this image http://www.pearsoninfo.net/commander/brochure/br2.jpg or the one from the manual. Neither is a good starting point.
 
This is a really old thread with even fuzzier images - a pre-owner posting I submitted.  http://pearsonariel.org/discussion/showthread.php?t=1213&highlight=comparison  That is not even remotely helpful, I know.  No one ever bit on a better sailplan image though...

[Commander 274]

you brought that image a very long way. well done.
 
somebody has to have a good copy though, wouldn't you think?

[ebb]

Check out
Essex-Peabody Museum in Salem MA.
978-744-3390

[Lucky Dawg]

Thanks Ebb,
I left a VM for Irene Axelrod who is the research librarian there. I will inquire regarding any available images of our A and C yachts.
 
In the mean time, check out loads of old maritime images from their collection... http://www.esseximages.com/mgeneral.aspx?CategoryID=9

[ebb]

Holy Moby, look at the George W. Wells on pg2!
Put the Maltese Falcon to shame.
Which, BTW, Perkins has it for sale on YachtWorld.com.
In case you need another boat.

______________________________________________________________________________
Later post:
Maine Maritime Museum has another view of this gorgeous schooner.
It is parked against a background of turn of the century wood frame buildings with a long sprit little white cutter under its bows.  No sails, but VERY impressive.
Shows its massive presense. 3000 tons, 230 feet.
These were coasters and this one spent it's days carrying coal mostly.

[Lucky Dawg]

Wondering if there is an image in one of the earlier volumes of this book http://www.amazon.com/gp/reader/1929006047/ref=sib_dp_pt#reader-link There are a hundred or so in each of 6 volumes. I sent an inquiry to Sailing Mag about possible archives.
 
Quick! Name all of those sails!

[Lucky Dawg]

OK, can you tell two clients no-showed this afternoon??
 
Sailing Mag archives don't show our boats, (Bristol 27 is as close as they get http://www.sailingonline.com/component/content/article/556) but they do have an article on Pete's Melonseed http://www.sailingonline.com/component/content/article/3-perry-on-design/263-melonseed-skiff?directory=79
 
click archive just above the article to see other entries.

[commanderpete]

Uh-oh.....say the magic word and you get a picture

George Washington Bridge

[Lucky Dawg]

Don'tcha love a girl that makes you take a look back as you walk away?  The author of the Sailing Mag article is swooning over her.  What's the decision process on Gracing-ing vs. Melonhead-ing?

[commanderpete]

Oh, I don't know. With the Melonseed I can get to new cruising grounds in 2 hours instead of 2 days. Not having to worry about running aground is very liberating too.

The Commander is better for the rough stuff, and for company. Plenty of room in the cockpit (you would think)

[Commander 274]

Thanks everybody for participating in the topic.
 
I spent some time looking through book previews on Amazon/Google that involved the line drawings I am looking for.  The Triton is the only boat that is relatively similar to the Ariel or Commander.
 
I sent the above image to one of my buddys that is more skilled with graphics.  Perhaps he will have something for me soon.

[Lucky Dawg]

I visited the National Pearson Yacht Owners Association site - which, by the way, used to charge for memebership, but no longer does. http://www.pearsoncurrent.com/home/index.php
 
 

This statement was on their FAQ page:   Q: Where can I get a copy of original plans and manual for my particular model and year Pearson?   A: When the Pearson Yacht Corporation declared bankruptcy, all assets were put into receivership until the lawyers had worked through the details of closing the company down. An auction was held on the inventory of parts, some machinery, etc., however the architectural drawings were not included in that sale. Some of them were distributed to one of the managers of the firm and we have been trying to make them available to members and others who need them to undertake repair work, re-fits, and general maintenance. The NPYOA even secured a not-for-profit maritime museum that would be willing to assume ownership of the materials and make them available. At this point that effort is underway, and we will certainly keep members informed of our progress.    One factor needs to be considered with this request. Given the number of years that have past and the several changes that have been made to most Pearsons, the original plans will be of limited real value.We of course have our manual thanks to dedicated folks here!