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vanilladuck replied to the thread E 32 Hull Wiki.Spelling correction and keel type: #613 E32-3 "Rumour" Richmond, CA Deep Keel although that may be changing to, "custom keel" very... -
vanilladuck reacted to gabriel's post in the thread Navionics alternative - Orca chartplotter iPad with
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nice write up vanilla, much appreciated! I’m still using Orca and I like it. I now have starlink that takes care of the internet... -
vanilladuck replied to the thread Navionics alternative - Orca chartplotter iPad.I just dropped a blog article about Orca. Enjoy! https://ericsonyachts.org/ie/ubs/is-orca-the-new-apex-predator-of-marine-navigation.1082/
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vanilladuck replied to the thread Installing Midship cleats on Ericsson 34- Advice?.In case you need more insight... Like @peaman, I have one of the shiny Schaefers on each side of my E32-3 on the T-track which is on...
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vanilladuck reacted to peaman's post in the thread Installing Midship cleats on Ericsson 34- Advice? with Like.
I have one of these on each side of my boat and I wouldn't hesitate to use them for any of the duties you mentioned. They are not toy...
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vanilladuck reacted to Filkee's post in the thread Installing Midship cleats on Ericsson 34- Advice? with Like.
https://hardware.schaefermarine.com/products/mid-rail-chock-cleat-stainless-steel-70-75
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sounds like your E32 is well endowed.
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vanilladuck replied to the thread KEEL & Bottom work!.Sounds like the E38-200 uses 1" keel bolts -- same as my E32-3. No wonder when I dropped the keel out everyone at the yard gasped...
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vanilladuck posted the blog entry E32-3 Is Orca the New Apex Predator of Marine Navigation? in Electronics - Navigation, Audio and Other.Preface I'm currently testing Orca Navigation on my boat. My tests are interrupted by the work on Rumour's bottom and keel, so I thought...
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vanilladuck replied to the thread E32-3 keel bolt compromise?.This is one option that was suggested to me by a local boat yard. There are pros and cons to every solution. I think the cons here would...
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Regarding the uneven corrosion of the threaded parts, to me it's all about Time and Moisture and Lack of oxygen. When the seal is...
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@vanilladuck Bryan, Thanks for this well documented report. I've a mortal fear of ever having to do this job and can identify with the...
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vanilladuck replied to the thread E32-3 keel bolt compromise?.The keel is off the boat! Pretty amazing how easily it separated from the stub. No wedges or labor intensive hours of prying...
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vanilladuck reacted to Angel D.'s post in the thread Navionics alternative - Orca chartplotter iPad with Like.
Hello Guys ! I have indeed use the ORCA System... it does have a bunch of cool features . Mainly , the app is free and within US...
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vanilladuck replied to the thread Be careful out there!.Not as electrifying as your discovery @peaman... But, when I was taking down the headliner on Rumour before refinishing the deckhead, I...
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