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  1. wurzner

    Updated: 15 Boats and Counting for Port Townsend

    Looks like there are 15 boats signed up for Port Townsend. I suspect some may have conflicts as things get closer and I also contacted 3 more owners to get reservations in place. If we get anywhere near this number, I would say we are doing well? Maybe not the 25+ we've had in the past, but...
  2. wurzner

    Which Boats that Wanted Poulsbo are Going to Port Townsend?

    There was what appears to be a 50/50 split between Poulsbo and Pt Townsend. Based on Pt.Townsend being the destination, are any of the following boats and/or owner's planning on attending? Just wondering who has signed up from the boats below? thanks Shaun bblakesley Byter01, C...
  3. captiantim

    Our 3 years living on our sail boats.

    Hello just wanted to say hi new to site. My wife and I have been raising our 3 girls 6,8,10 on S/V Mighty Thunder an Ericson 32-2. I think its a 32-2 maybe you can help me figure that out there were no numbers on her when we got her, she was a flop house for drunks when we found her. If...
  4. F

    Normal cruising speed for different E boats

    Although I no longer enter races, I am a stickler for maximizing boat speed on our E30+. She sails well and I can readily tell when sail trim is correct and she is sailing to her potential, or close to that. I have been pleasantly surprised that she can sail faster than her rated technical...
  5. J

    Insurance for older boats

    All I just got a notice that my insurer, Zurich Insurance Company, is bailing from the business. Any recommendations from those of you with boats from the 70's? John
  6. u079721

    Abandoned Boats?

    Check out this article on abandoned boats in the NY Times: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/01/business/01boats.html?em=&pagewanted=all "Boats Too Costly to Keep Are Littering Coastlines" They often sandpaper over the names and file off the registry numbers, doing their best to...
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    • abandoned boats coastlines littering
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    • Forum: The Raftup
  7. B

    E boats on eBay

    Seems like a lot of Ericsons on eBay lately. There is a 32 with no reserve as well. it has a funky aluminum superstructure astern for the radar. Still, it could be a bargain.
  8. Sven

    There is something about people who like boats

    Before Glyn gave us a Force 10 BBQ a few years ago we'd never been aware of "cargo shifting". Since then we've enjoyed the other side of the bargain as well and think it is a splendid tradition. I still assumed it was a phenomena on just this forum. Earlier this month I asked another forum...
  9. R

    Why don't people care for their boats?

    We had the remnants of tropical storm Noel "blow" through the North East yesterday. Our E38, although wintering in a new marina was tied in to concrete docks with 20+lines, 10 fenders and liberal use of chafing gear. She did just fine. Driving around yesterday we found two sailboats washed up...
  10. S

    E-Scows/scary boats

    E-Scows/awesome boats In a number of threads I've mentioned that my sailing "experience" involved many years of Inland Scow racing on a friends 28' E-Scow. It all began in '74 w/ an introductory "race?" on my friends "ALL wood" E-scow. We started "last", tipped over once(breaking the...
  11. Jeff Asbury

    Coast Guard Works To Rescue Boats In Distress

    Coast Guard Works To Rescue Boats In Distress (CBS) LONG BEACH, Calif. A three-masted tall ship with 40 people aboard has managed to re-enter Long Beach Harbor after taking on water about seven nautical miles from the coast.**The Coast Guard says pumps were placed on board the 130-foot American...
  12. F

    Is polishing thru gelcoat a risk on E boats?

    Is annual "cut and polish" a good idea to maintain the gelcoat on Ericsons, or is there a risk that one might "cut" through the gelcoat over a few years? How thick is the gelcoat on 1980s boats? Is there a better alternative to maintain the gelcoat, as I don't want to have to paint the boat in...
  13. E

    Fun stuff on big diesels and boats

    Stumbled across this, and as I read on, felt it was worth sharing. It is not obvious at first, but this is boat related. Cool stuff if you're a gear head :cool: http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa3828/is_200209/ai_n9119706 -David Independence 31 Emerald
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    • big boats diesels fun stuff
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    • Forum: The Raftup
  14. T

    XM Satellite Radio for boats

    I have XM in my home and car and love it. I have it on the boat but I really want a better stereo setup. I have it hooked up to the stereo below but I need to go below to change the channel on the XM reciever or to adjust volume or fader. A friend has a stereo on his boat which is mounted below...
  15. C

    E-35 II (& other E boats) Refridgeration

    Has anyone put a fridge unit in on a 35II? If anyone has, what unit did they use? I am wondering about Ice box square footage and what needs to have insulation added. Thanks, Chris
    • chrism
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    • adler barbur boats dc refridgeration e35 ericsons frigoboat ice box insulation novakool refridgeration
    • Replies: 31
    • Forum: Maintenance & Mechanical
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