Recent content by Carlp130

mast paint Hi Lee, I drilled out the rivets holding the shroud plates to the inside of the mast, actually I used a right angle grinder also, then punched the rivet into the mast. I thought about purchasing a rivet gun from Harbor Freight for about $65 but decided to have 1/4-20 nuts welded to...

mast strip/sand Hi, This spring I sanded my boom and mast from my 35mk3 with an orbital sander and 100 grit paper. 10 hrs later I had bare aluminum. Interlux reps had me use Interprotect 2000 for a primer (no more zinc coating) and finish with their 2 part Perfection paint. I rolled and tipped...

E32-3 What interior? Hey Deacon, What interior are you looking for. There was a beautiful 1989 32-3 (45K ask ) located in Annapolis that I looked at this summer. I would have purchased this boat but the interior layout was small, ( aft head) . The v-berth was useless except for sails and the...

Bowsprit SS Hi Chris, I would agree with Loren. Go with 316 SS. I am in the marine canvas business and have the choice of 304 and 316 Stainless for our 1" and 1 1/4" pipe. About 6-7 years ago we switched to the higher grade SS being 316. The difference we saw is the 304 SS tended to bleed rust...

E35 bulb keel? Mort and Frank, thanks for these ideas. Maybe this is a reason to look elsewhere. Having to guess on how a boat handles in light, moderate and strong wind and seas is probably for a navel arhitect, not myself.When I'm ready to upgrade to an E38 this same discussion will come...

Looking for input on a 35-3 in which the owners have modified the keel with a bulb (torpedo) Mars Keels I believe This was a 6'2'' draft and has been reduced to 5'2''. Work was professionally done in Maine.I'm looking for a cruising boat not a race boat.Your 2 cents is appreciated.

Looking for a cared for 32, 34 or 35 1985 to 1990 in the NJ, MD area. Shallow draft important, 4'11" max. I will be in Annapolis at the boat show Oct 4th. Carl