Renaming an Ericson 32 [video]

[vanilladuck]

I purchased my 1985 Ericson 32-3 last summer and, once I realized the pandemic was not going to end anytime soon, decided to have a small socially distant gathering of friends to rename the boat. Technically, I was keeping the name the PO had given the boat. They had never re-christened the vessel after changing the original owner's name.

To be fair, I wonder how many owners go through a christening ceremony. I'm guessing not many. I'm not a very superstitious person, but I do enjoy a good tale of lore and legend. Reading about early nautical superstitions was fascinating. For instance, I didn't know that the color green was once prohibited on boats because sailors thought the vessel would be attracted to land and would run aground. It also seemed like a good opportunity to share some bubbly with a few sailing friends.

Without further ado, the Vessel Renaming Socially Distanced Dock Party:

The ceremony was compiled from a couple different sources across internet. Final copy is attached if you're having trouble getting to sleep at night.

 

[1911tex]

Much Congratulations!!! Where did you rent that fantastic uniform?

 

[vanilladuck]

@1911tex from the back of my closet -- a while back I had a "nautically themed" housewarming party. Only the finest in t-shirts from Amazon!

 

[Geoff W.]

Congrats, nice looking boat and an exciting time! I had a whole party as well when renaming my boat, did the whole ceremony, and all that. A couple weeks prior to that, I had removed the old name and the next time I went sailing, I lost a winch handle overboard and my coworker lost his wedding ring overboard. I figured that was the warning shot and did the proper begging of Neptune's favor as soon as possible. Good move on the ceremony

 

[HerbertFriedman]

I purchased my 1985 Ericson 32-3 last summer and, once I realized the pandemic was not going to end anytime soon, decided to have a small socially distant gathering of friends to rename the boat. Technically, I was keeping the name the PO had given the boat. They had never re-christened the vessel after changing the original owner's name.

To be fair, I wonder how many owners go through a christening ceremony. I'm guessing not many. I'm not a very superstitious person, but I do enjoy a good tale of lore and legend. Reading about early nautical superstitions was fascinating. For instance, I didn't know that the color green was once prohibited on boats because sailors thought the vessel would be attracted to land and would run aground. It also seemed like a good opportunity to share some bubbly with a few sailing friends.

Without further ado, the Vessel Renaming Socially Distanced Dock Party:

The ceremony was compiled from a couple different sources across internet. Final copy is attached if you're having trouble getting to sleep at night.

I recognize the dock at Brickyard cove. You might be interested to know that in that slip, was another Ericson, I think a E32 also. The owner moved to the Richmond Yacht Club next door to more actively participate in youth sailing with his daughter. I remember the boat well.

 

[vanilladuck]

@HerbertFriedman do you think it could have been this exact boat? The stories line up perfectly...

 

[HerbertFriedman]

no, his first name is Chris but it was an E32 and I am pretty sure he took it with him. We spoke a lot, I was at BYC for many years on the same dock and in the last few years I own an 87 E34.

 

[Filkee]

I remember playing in the actual brickyard when I was a kid and watching the Ferry Point fire during the moon landing.

 

[Loren Beach]

Fun video with good friends -- "that's a nice day!"

Aside: have you used those inboard jib tracks on the cabin?

 

[vanilladuck]

I haven't found a good use for those inboard tracks on the cabintop yet. What would those be for?

As a cost-saving measure, I've been running an old J/105 racing jib that ends up being ~100% on the E32. Jib sheets run through fairleads on deck-mounted tracks just next to the cabin.

 

[Geoff W.]

The inboard tracks on the cabintop would be for the jib sheets if you were running a tiny headsail, like a #3 blade (100% or smaller). It lets the clew come farther inboard to allow you to point higher. If you're not trying to super-optimize for racing, the inside deck tracks would work just fine.

 

[vanilladuck]

Will have to remember that if I become 'competitive' in beer cans

 

[Geoff W.]

You roll your eyes but beer cans get pretty competitive, and the 32-3 is definitely a contender!

 

[vanilladuck]

Ha! I'm rolling my eyes at myself because I know how competitive I can be

 

[peaman]

Thanks for this video. Seeing that you consulted the same ancient tomes as I in researching the proper procedure, I will have greater confidence when I re-christen my own 32-3 within a couple of weeks.

First post here, so, 'Hey, y'all'.

 

[vanilladuck]

Welcome @peaman! And, is a 'congratulations' in order for your new boat..?

 

[peaman]

Welcome @peaman! And, is a 'congratulations' in order for your new boat..?

I certainly hope so! It's my first "big boat", but I have extensive sailing experience on "OPB's". The deal was done less than a week ago, I spent 3 days going through her and intend to sail her home (150 miles) next week. She's in beautiful condition, but needing some updates. Hull #737, 1987.

 

[vanilladuck]

Congratulations!!

 

[G Kiba]

The Richmond Beer cans are so casual and so far quite unpredictable! A few weeks back it was blowing 18-20 in the channel. Making maneuvering a real thrill. At our start time we wedged between several Express 27s with a reef freshly put in. The wind dropped to <4 knots and never reappeared.
Last week. We did the race double handed. Our start is 6:25pm but no one told us for some reason it changed to 6:27? We started early - no one called us out on it? What the heck. I won't ever turn down a head start. At least not with my racing skills. Just having a lot of fun and getting some good practice flying the kite.

 

[goldenstate]

I certainly hope so! It's my first "big boat", but I have extensive sailing experience on "OPB's". The deal was done less than a week ago, I spent 3 days going through her and intend to sail her home (150 miles) next week. She's in beautiful condition, but needing some updates. Hull #737, 1987.

"Summer Wind", Shoal Keel, recently of Point Pleasant, New Jersey? Not to be confused with hull #664 of the same name....

Congratulations on the purchase!