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I’m thinking possibly an Islander Yacht. They had ports very similar to the Ericson’s. (However, the cove stripe is not the traditional Islander design.) Could it be a European brand?? …Morgan ports were more traditionally rectangular in shape.

I don’t see why not, there aren’t any complicated pieces with complex curves or shapes. …I can pattern/scale it out and post it if there’s any interest in it.

Yep! I found out early on that rope ladders have a tendency to swing inwards following the hull lines making it difficult to climb up. Also, with an ablative bottom, swimmers would come out with the bottom color on them. A friend years back gave me his wooden ladder off his Choey Lee 28 when he...

Kudos Christian! What a GREAT slice of life on the Pacific side of the US sailing!! Your review of transom evolution was EXCELLENT! …People just need to keep in mind the critical balance between their own overall cruising/sailing needs, practicality, safety and conveniences be it close to...

WOW!!! …In your first photo,…Every rib, plank and piece of wood literally shouts out an untold story to us all of better days, hard work suffered and yet a faithful endurance against the environment to which it was subjected too! Awesome Christian!!!

AMEN!! As a now aging lover of the water since the mid 50’s and sailing since the mid 60’s, my love of growing up around traditional looking wooden boats, their more solid feel, down to the special smell of salt water in their bilge - and - most of all…magical look of bristle finished...

Congratulations and Welcome!!!

Thanks!!…And yes, Lucy is growing ever so fast!! …Great family photos of you enjoying a sail as well. It’s nice to also know the Hood main has found a good home and is holding up well for you. We were really happy with it. (We’d have probably hung on to it had my son Cary not gotten so...

Thanks Loren! Lucy is indeed a constant joy for us and smiling all the time! I’m honestly amazed at her already enjoyment of just being on the boat! Her mom & dad have had her down on the boat without us. Lucy plays in the cockpit plus enjoys snacks and special time with with her dad below...

Can’t get the edit to work…NOTE how Lucy already LOVES the helm and seems to take it as a serious responsibility! Lucy is now the fourth generation of family ownership of CaryOn as we just celebrated her first Birthday and our 50 YEARS of Ericson owner!!! (Lucy celebrated with her very first...

In the fall of 1973 I and my parents cooperatively purchased a new ‘73 Ericson 32. Dad loved catamarans, mom couldn’t even swim, my then wife rather preferred we buy a house (of all things). Regardless, the boat was purchased and named “Big Diehl” incorporating our last name as it was indeed...

FANTASTIC work and progress!!! I faced similar problems when I put in the new bulkheads for a grain match along with the ageing and discoloration issues. Not sure what stain you’re using but it really looks GOOD! …We used Minwax “Gunstock” which did a great job of closing the variation gaps...

Thanks Loren! … A GREAT compliment coming from you! I’m …Just telling it like it has actually happened now over these SO many years. There are SO many sails from Miami that included even my grandfather, plus dad and mom traveling to the Bahamas, and then - later - my second and stlll current...

WOW!!! - HOW time flies!!! …Getting set to now already celebrate 50 years of ownership of “CaryOn”, our Ericson 32 purchased then brand new back in 1973! She originally started out named the “Big Diehl” at the very start, using our last name ‘DIEHL’, as it was indeed a MAJOR purchase for me...

GREETINGS!! …You’ll find this a fun site, lots of good people and specific information for your Ericson regardless of your problems or parts you may be looking for. Welcome Aboard!! CaryOn ‘73 E32- II