Recent content by bknight365

I just found this, excellent idea - thanks for doing this. Here is my info: 1985 32-3 hull number 660, Shelburne, VT / Lake Champlain 6 ft draft.

thank you for this, it is excellent information. I'm in Vermont and found my '85 32-3 with water over the floor boards this spring due to a failed cockpit drain hose. I've often considered a garboard hole. Would you do it the same if you had to do it over again? (There are threaded bronze...

head stay tension The time I had a halyard wrap, furling wasn't difficult, it was impossible. Applying enough tension to overpower a wrap would have damaged the head stay foil. Another area to look at is head stay tension. if there is too little tension, the stay and foil will have a bow. This...

amazon / defender I have a 32-3 with a universal M25, oberdorfer pump: Universal 301357 - Oberdorfer Water Pump Uses impeller 295628 and gasket 295626 or Impeller Kit 200209 Usually I order from defender, but this year I ordered mine from amazon. Globe run dry. $15. no gasket. Amazon...

Thank you.

I'm awaiting reimbursement. I shipped the oven, no questions asked. I'm sorry it was allegedly damaged in transit, but you still need to reimburse the shipping costs. Chris, I've given you a month with periodic reminders before posting this publicly. Ben Knight

I replaced the head / holding tank hoses this spring (1985 E32-III). Similar 90 degree fittings at the bottom of the holding tank. They were a real bear to get off - a lot of swearing and cursing. I too was worried that I wouldn't be able to reinstall them. Turns out they went back on easy. I...

I agree - this is the easiest solution. I did have to replace the exhaust manifold studs. I was not one of the lucky ones. For some people, the stud unthreads from the block, but for me the nuts unthreaded from the stud. I was therefore forced to remove the exhaust manifold in order to replace...

thanks for the picture. Its just like mine, but with a different alternator. It looks like you're nearly out of tension adjustment also.

Thanks for the heads up on the M10 pivot bolt - my Torrenson kit did not include a pivot bolt, and the previous pivot bolt had a lot of play in the bracket. The M10 bolt fit the new alternator bracket, but would not pass the stock alternator hole. I was forced to drill out the alternator (rather...

stove dimensions width: 20 7/8 (main box, gimbal mounts are additional) depth: 13 1/2 (rear "stick out" adds an inch -> 14 1/2, doesn't include knobs) height: 19 3/4 (pot keepers come out to 21 5/8)

pics Here are the pictures. there are a few little rust spots on the right side, otherwise most of the blemishes / dirt should clean up pretty good. Let me know any questions or measurements you'd like. I have easy access - it's on my kitchen floor.

sorry about the delay, it's a stainless w/ gimbals and even includes the pot keepers. I'll get a pic or two this weekend.

Sorry, the tank was not salvagable.

I've removed the pressurized 2-burner alcohol stove and oven from my boat (1985: 32-III). If anyone wants it, it's theirs. If you are close to Vermont, you can pick it up, otherwise you'll have to cover shipping. The stove appears to be in good shape, but i've never tried to cook on it. Maybe...