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  1. Fuel System Refit with a Racor 500

    E32-3 Fuel System Refit with a Racor 500

    Intro When I started thinking about the fuel system on Rumour, I realized there were a few things to consider. I heard a number of recommendations to remove the old metal fuel supply lines and check or replace the old Racor 200 series primary fuel filter/water separator assembly. Both are...
  2. vanilladuck

    Installing a new Racor 500 on an E32

    Refitting the fuel supply system on Rumour this weekend and trying to figure out how to mount the new Racor 500 in the same location as the old Racor 220R -- behind the engine just below the sliding board in the aft quarter-berth. Here's the current layout of primary filter and pump: Curious...
  3. vanilladuck

    E32 Boom/Gooseneck Fitment & Rehab

    tl;dr - Boom-to-gooseneck fitment was found to be loose. This thread is dedicated to the re-fitment of these pieces, as well as the cleanup and replacement of some frozen sheaves on the fitting at the end of the boom. --- A few days ago, I was replacing the reefing lines on my 1985 Ericson 32-3...
  4. P

    M25XP Corrosion - How bad is this?

    Hello, I'm a happy owner of 32-3 since this spring and this is my first post on this forum. This is a great site and I was able to find answers to all my questions so far. On Sunday I had some time to take a closer look at the engine, and found corrosion around the raw water pump. There is...
  5. C

    Anchor ideas for '87 E32-3

    Greetings: I am looking for ideas on the best way to upgrade my anchor system. Below is a synopsis of what I have and what I want. -Two danforth style anchors of different size; one approx. 15-20lb. and one 30-40lb. for storm anchor. -Simple anchor roller w/o chain stop. Uses port and...
  6. N

    Rudder post leak stopped E32-3, easy!

    Ever since we got our E32-3 there has been a salt water leak past the rudder post stuffing box. Lots of salt crystals in the boat. After the last haulout I pumped a ton of grease into the cavity between the rudder post lower bushing and stuffing box. To my pleasant surprise no more leak. The...
  7. M

    E32-3 - shower bilge

    Hello, Is any one can tell me, if shower bilge section should be connected with main bilge in E32-3? What kind pumps I should use for shower bilge and for main bilge sections? Thanks, Mike “Lily”- E32-3, 1989 NJ
  8. C Masone

    Sail dimensions for E32-3

    What are the correct dimensions for #1 2 and 3 Gennys?
  9. D

    Hard-to-find E-32-3 1987. Standard Layout

    Selling "Siren" after 22 years of enjoying her. I have taken a second home in Boulder and just not getting her out as much anymore. New Sails, Only 650 hrs on Universal xp-25 diesel. It has some blemishes as you would expect for a boat this age but she is strong and sound and has always been...
  10. C Masone

    E32-3 fuel pump / filter location

    My Racor filter and lift pump are in an awful position to get at, any one have ideas on the best place to move them? Pics possibly? Just added this pic of my pump, it needs to be where it can be seen.
  11. N

    E32-3 Shaft Tube (Log) Size

    Hello. I am planning on replacing the original Stuffing Box with a new PSS Shaft Seal. But, I won't know what diameter the Shaft Tube (Log) is in order to purchase the Shaft Seal until I haul the boat and disassemble the stuffing box. Does anyone happen to know what diameter the Shaft Tube is...
  12. N

    1986 E32-3 Head Faucet Brand for Parts?

    Shown in the picture is the Head Sink Faucet and the broken Valve from the cold side. I can't find a brand or model for sourcing parts. If anybody knows just what Brand this Faucet is and or where I can get new parts it would be appreciated. I did try an RV parts place and they could not match...
  13. C Masone

    E32-3 foward running light

    Yesterday I spent two hours trying to trace the wire to the running light on my bow pulpit. The wiring diagram says that the wires are gray (as opposed to the wiring for the optional LPG solenoid which is gray with white stripe) At the bow pulpit the wires entering the light are black...
  14. N

    E32-3 Review in July "Good Old Boat"

    One of the other Ericson owners on our dock in Kingston, WA (Dick Smith) said he was a writer for Good Old Boat magazine. He says one day, "why don't we do a review of your boat?" Well, the July issue will run it. :) Dick and I talked about why we owned an Ericson etc and exchanged emails on...
  15. R

    1985 E32-3 Portlight (bomar)

    I purchased my Ericson last fall, it's time to some updates and there are 4 portlights (bomar model N3410 - pictures attached) that have crazed acrylic/glass, they do not leak therefore I'm interested in replacing the acrylic/glass only since it is the only problem. However Bomar only has...
  16. N

    CDI Mainsail Furler - Considering for E32-3

    Well I knew sailing could be expensive. After finishing a local race in wind gusts up to 33 knots I managed to severely tear my 22 yr old mainsail in our 1986 E32-3. If it is not repairable I am considering installing a CDI Mainsail Reefing System. Anyone have any experience with this or the CDI...
  17. G

    E32-3 Fresh Water Pressure Question

    Hi All. I've noticed when we use our faucets in the galley or head, the water pump cycles on and off every 2 seconds. I understand there is a tube which holds some air pressure to reduce the need to cycle on and off all the time. How can I troubleshoot this to see if a failure here is the...
  18. B

    Replacement deck fill caps

    Has anyone ever found a place that sells replacement caps for deck fills for Ericsons? The replacement caps from West Marine and so on don't fit (wrong threads). We'd like to have a spare one handy. We have an 80s E34. If a cap did get lost, the only solution would seem to be getting a new...
  19. J

    Water Heater Replacement '88 E32-3

    The water heater (Atwood) on my '88 32-3 is near the end of it's useful life. What advice can anyone provided regarding what brand to replace it with and what I should expect during the removal/install process?
  20. G

    E32-3 Bridge Clearance

    Hi all! We have a bridge here in north Galveston Bay I've been told is 50 feet. I've checked Yachtworld to check on similar boats and the clearance is anywhere from 46-50 ft. I have a standard 1987 E32-3. Does anyone know the actual height of this mast. I realize this will vary somewhat due...
  21. N

    Lube Rudder in E32-3, What I Did

    I finally did a chore that has been on hold for a long time. I lubricated the rudder post bearings in our E32-3. The top bearing was easy. I snaked the flexible hose of a grease gun up thru the steering quadrant and pumped in a few strokes. Joy. The lower bearing was more of a chore. The factory...
  22. T

    Wanted: Spinnaker and Headsails for e32-3

    Hi, I need a set of headsails suitable for offshore sailing for my E-32 MkIII. In particular I'm looking for and A-sail, a .75 sym, a drifter, and a heavy air jib. Also, I need a great main with 3 reef points. My boat is a 1987 E32. I also need a spinnaker pole for the boat. I'm...
  23. mgusek

    FS: 87 E32-3 - Marina Del Rey, CA

    Located in Marina Del Rey : AMADEUS " has been very well maintained . New custom interior including new round teak table and original table to convert to berth. New running rigging with all new reef lines and clutches ,lines running aft to cockpit . All SS gaurhaur blocks including solid vang...
  24. K

    Mast broken in two. Should I repair or replacement 1986 E32-3

    My E32-3 was just delivered to UT from NC with the mast cracked completely in two:mad::mad: The boat hauler, the firm that de-commissioned the mast and packed it and the broker are all denying any responsibility for the mast being broken. My insurance company is sending out another surveyor to...
  25. G

    wanted -sails for e32-3

    I would love to replace my sails with newer but would settle for just one working jib. 1985 e32-3 Thanks! - Dan LA, CA
  26. M

    E32-3 main sail cover

    Hello all, What dimensions shall I use for E32-3 main sail cover? Regards, MikeG.
  27. N

    E32-3 Dinette Table Lift Strut

    Well here is one I’m happy with. And the whole project only cost me $25. With 86 of the 109 things on my E32-3 to do list Done I am getting to many of what I call “Optional Upgrades”. The fun stuff. Now we found the Dinette table awkward to lower and raise which we do a lot when cruising. So I...
  28. Mindscape

    Mounting a rudder position sensor - E32-3

    I'm in the process of installing a Raymarine S1 (the ST4000 replacement) autopilot. I'm looking for advice, pictures and thoughts on how to best install the rudder position sensor. I searched and found some info, but thought I'd see if anyone had some more info. As always thanks for your help!
  29. N

    E32-3 - Where do they leak rain?

    I am stumped. After fixing leaks in the aft Hatch and a stbd side Window of our 1986 E32-3 I still have a leak. But it is not coming into the cabin, only the aft bildges. The cabin is very dry from stem to stern even with the heavy rains we have been having in the great green wet Pacific NW...
  30. E

    Steering Adjustment On E-32-3

    Hi folks. We have had our "87 E32-3 since 2/00 and have enjoyed it very much. I've noticed that while sailing in 15k or so that the steering seems to "tighten up" when heeled over 20+ degrees or so. The auto helm 3000 belt starts to slip as well. At the dock the steerig is fine. I haven't...
  31. Bolo

    Fresh water mystery in E32-3 head

    My wife and I spent the last three days commissioning our new "old" 32 (hull #722) and we're just delighted with our purchase. Like any new boat we been finding some small (thank goodness) surprises that we're not found during survey. However, there is one item in the head that just perplexes...
  32. N

    E32-3 Polar Diagram, where?

    :confused: Just getting the hang of sailing an E32-3 and can't seem to find a Polar Diagram for this boat on this site or anywhere else. Must be one somewhere for free. I see a web site for "Sailfish Yacht Analyzer" for $50 which looks interesting but not into a research project at this time...
  33. N

    Fuel Capacity 1986 E32-3

    :confused: The Ericson literature for our 1986 E32-3 says the tank has a fuel capacity of 22 gallons. I would like to know the actual usuable fuel when filled to the top of the fuel sender. It does not seem to be a full 22 gallons to me. It is very irregular shaped so calculating the volume is...
  34. N

    86 E32-3 Bilge System, What drains where?

    Hello, I am busy working to get this newly acquired E32-3 into shape and the bilge system is confounding me for sure. I think I understand the mast/shower drain bilge. But the 4 sections forward of that just don't seem to drain correctly. Starting at the engine sump, I dump a gallon or 2 of...
  35. Jeff Meier

    E32-3 overall length

    Just bought a 1986 32-3 and moved it to the downtown marina in Long Beach Ca. and they are charging me for a 35' boat because they said it's overall length measured 34'-2". Does this sound right? The boat has no overhangs except the stock bow pulpit. Thanks. Jeff
  36. Jeff Meier

    E32-3 non-skid delaminating?

    Just bought this boat and absolutely love it, though I've noticed something that I'm cencerned with. Now that i've used the boat a few times I notice cracking noises when I lift up my feet in a few places in the cockpit. I have to look for them but can see some small spider cracks in the...
  37. Mindscape

    E32-3 Spinnaker Halyard

    Does anyone have a picture of the masthead on an E32-3 that has a spinnaker halyard and the block for it? Mindscape was not rigged for a spinnaker originally and I'd like to figure out how to get a block on the mast head that will allow me to fly my cruising chute. Thanks for your help.
  38. Mindscape

    E32-3 Port Screens

    Does anyone have any ideas/info/experience on screens for the opening ports on my 1985 32-3? My boat did not come with any screens and I'd like to add them if it's possible.
  39. Mindscape

    Drawer Latches (1985 E32-3)

    Does anyone know of a place to get replacement latches for the push button drawer latches that came on the 1985 E32-3? Thanks in advance.
  40. R

    Exhaust Hose for E32-3

    Hi, all, does anybody have by any chance a list of hoses used in E32 with diameters and lengthes? Some hoses are rather hard to measure accurately... Thanks in Advance, Stanly
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