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but most likely not single handed
but most likely not single handed
Hey Greg,
I was down there yesterday looking at pacific sea craft boat porn. i do love those double enders. The boat was still there and they didn't say anything about offer pending. She is a good looking boat. I thought about an upgrade and then realized, I just bought a new engine…then i thought about an upgrade some more.
I wouldn't let the bridge thing factor into your decision. One you are going to have to raise the fremont bridge unless you buy a laser. two in the summer i have to have the university bridge go up. If i could do it all over i would buy bigger than i was comfortable with by a few feet at least.
That 32 looks like a synch to single hand and your wife will like that forced air heating system when you decide Bainbridge would be nice for the weekend in the middle of January!
read your concerns. We've owned our 32-3 for 14 yrs and have thoroughly enjoyed the boat. We have a shoal draft at 4'3". I believe bridge clearance is 46ft. Our hull # is 713. Curious what the hull number is on that boat.
Ok people...
1987 E32 for sale in Seattle - It is bigger than the commodore's 30' cap, and more expensive than the galley slave's original budget, but it looks pretty sweet.
I am actually hoping that it will not be "too much boat" to single handle or sail with light assistance from my new-to-sailing-but-pretty-darned-competent commodore. Those of you following my tortured saga will remember that we are moving up from an E-23, love to day sail on the lakes and want something capable of Puget Sound weekending (with the dreams of something a little longer). I want to go bigger but not "overshoot" and end up with a beast that is beyond my capabilities and pocketbook.
Any thoughts from the peanut gallery will be appreciated! You all know a lot more than I do!
Greg
Greg,
Mark your calendar for the Rendezvous in June!
I was at the boat show yesterday and ran into an E-27 owner we met at the '13 gathering and she's already planning to attend the next one @ Maple Bay.
Cheers,
Loren
Hi Greg,
I agree with Loren's suggestion that you consider attending the 2014 Ericson Rendezvous at Maple Bay, Vancouver island in June, especially if you can convoy with another boat or two. I suggest this for a couple of reasons. Firstly, you have sailed before, so sailing your new boat will be a bit of an adjustment, but I think you'll be surprised how quickly you adapt to it. Secondly, at the rendezvous you will see Ericsons of all sizes and get some good ideas on projects, modifications, etc. Thirdly, Maple Bay is a lovely quaint marina and the route there is a beautiful scenic one. As well, if you give yourself and extra day or two, if the wind pipes up a bit there are lots of marinas along the way where you could stop and wait for the wind to settle a bit. Usually June is lovely weather in the Gulf Islands.
Hope to see you there!
Frank
Congrats! You'll be comfortable on her in no time. You're wise though to not want to rush into it. Good luck on convincing the wife to practice those MOB drills! Haha if love to sit in on that conversation.
just so you know the only difference in my opinion between sailing on lake union/Washington and the sound is on the lakes you tack a lot more. Other than that it's the same. So that being said sailing in the sound is quite a bit more relaxing.