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A year ago I bought a 1980 E 38 sloop that a previous owner had added a fitting on the bow about 4 feet back from the forestay to add a second stay to make the rig a cutter. He also built a beautiful curved track forward of the dordade boxes ahead of the mast for a self tending stay sail. I'm...

It was the customs agent in Port Angeles That insisted that There be is a sticker stating the place of Manufacture. It might not be as important now as I am now hiring a customs agent and the boat will now be brought into Friday Harbor Where they go through this procedure more often. Thanks for...

Thanks for that info but I am told that the VIN number does not necessarily give the country of origin. The customs people don't want to do the research but want to find a sticker or nameplate attached to the hull. I don't have the luxury of going through the vessel until I take possession So I...

I am in the process of Purchasing a 1980 E-38 from British Columbia and will be bringing it over to Washington State. The customs agent will be looking for a sticker on the hull that states where the vessel was manufactured. Anyone know where this sticker is. I don't have access to the boat...