'90 E32
We bought a 1989 E32-200, #841, actually made in Dec. 1988 in Mexico. When we had the survey done, the hull had hundreds of pencil eraser sized blisters. The broker/yard told us that this was the first year the boat had developed them. Boat had been in fresh water since at least 1994. We trucked the boat home and sanded off the bottom paint and found that most of the blisters were in the epoxy barrier coat and sanded smooth. Put the boat in last May, hauled out in mid November, and the blisters popped back. Let it sit for the winter, and they all sucked back in, except for approximately a dozen which I dremeled out and filled. We'll see what happens this November.
The aft cabin layout is nice for when we have friends come for weekend trips. We took the rickety table out of the main cabin and it really opened up the space, we are actually spending time in the cabin this spring. We really like the head aft, plenty of room. The 32-3 cabin is more open, but I found the head to be cramped. (I'm 6'1"). I also kept smacking my head and back trying to get into the nav table. Of course, I smack my head on the door trim going into the head on the 32-200. Boat sails very well, balances nicely. Accelerates quickly. I've experienced some mast pumping going upwind in gusty heavy air, having an old draft aft main. We really love the boat and feel that we got a good value buy, even with the blisters. Previous owners took good care of the boat and used it lightly and put comfort $ into it, cockpit cushions, dodger. Ericson did a nice job putting them together, and Bruce King drew them well. Good luck!
Clayton
