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    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 soon.... ;)
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    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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    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 mounted to the molded toe rail. One of my favorite tricks here in SF Bay is when I need to dock with 20kts+ from abeam blowing off the dock. I put a breast line on...
  4. Is Orca the New Apex Predator of Marine Navigation?

    E32-3 Is Orca the New Apex Predator of Marine Navigation?

    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 I would place a summary of what I've found so far in the forums. I started writing a few pros and cons, which then led to feature analysis. The more I learned...
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    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, "those things are huge!" :rolleyes:
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    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 include reusing bolts that might be heavily compromised below the visible corrosion. A similar solution was suggested by another yard to drill and anchor new...
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    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, dissolving, and breaking sealant. Once the keel was clamped in the cradle, the travel lift pulled the boat right off the top. I wonder if some mold release wax was...
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    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 noticed these staples for the headliner were going through the wires into the bulkhead. It was only a single conductor, but still a bit shocking to see :p...
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    The $9k Boat That's Teaching Me a $14k Lesson - '81 Ericson 30+

    +1 on using a traditional stuffing box. I've had yards and other sailors try to convince me to put a dripless on my E32-3. At least one of them dropped their opinion when I told them I was going offshore. The last time I repacked the stuffing box I used 1/8" PTFE. I just bought a new stuffing...
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    E32-3 keel bolt compromise?

    The hull on our boats is pretty thick, but the deeper gouges (highlighted in green) in the fiberglass deserve to be built back up with 25.3oz X-mat (aka 1708 Biaxial fiber with mat). While doing that we'll coat the entire hull in West System epoxy resin and then complete a final fairing with...
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    The $9k Boat That's Teaching Me a $14k Lesson - '81 Ericson 30+

    Aye, if you'd like to see more shenanigans in boat repair: https://ericsonyachts.org/ie/threads/e32-3-keel-bolt-compromise.20669/post-185177 You'll notice I started that thread in 2023. We might forget, but the boat will always remember :geek: I bought Rumour knowing I had a lot of work to do...
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    E32-3 keel bolt compromise?

    Current progress: We sandblasted all the bottom paint and some of the gelcoat off the bottom. The gray spots missing white gelcoat are the result of blisters hidden beneath 41 years of ablative paint coats. The boat has what is colloquially called "paint sickness". The hull-keel joint seems...
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    Replacing Fixed Windows Research [Master Thread]

    I have my old trapezoid and Bomar opening portlights also, if anyone wants them. I posted them For Sale here: https://ericsonyachts.org/ie/threads/fs-original-e32-3-trapezoid-opening-portlights.22490/
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    FS: Original E32-3 Trapezoid & Opening Portlights

    I replaced all the portlights on my 1985 Ericson 32-3 with brand new windows. I have the following available: (4) Trapezoid portlights - original compression frames - no tint, tempered glass - frames and glass is in serviceable condition with no cracks or breaks - probably needs to be...
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    E32-3 keel bolt compromise?

    I'm not sure.. the brass-like color you see is rust and gunk. Total guess: high carbon steel or low quality stainless. After 41 years, who knows ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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