Recent content by Latchdaddy

Hi All, Felt I should let some folks know what's up with me and my search. Basically, after driving +2000 miles, looking at +3 E boats and 2 $750 surveys, I decided not to buy a large cruiser. Just could not match $50k to a boat I wanted to own with some feeling. So I've dropped down 10' and...

Still on the hunt, after two failed surveys. Before I commit to another, I'd like to hear views on the which is the better boat for club racing. Neither boat is currently setup to fly a spinnaker. Thanks for the support!

Hi All or ‘heeee’s baaack’ .... (they just re-released The Shining on Fathom Events. so may take the wife as she has never seen it :) ) A brief update on my quest to purchase an Ericson. Well, I am happy and excited to say, that I’ve had my offer accepted on a 1986 Ericson 32-300. She’s...

Change of Tack Again, thanks for everyone and Take Five for some insightful advice. I called the Blue Max broker, and he had not heard from the owner since I made the offer 2 days before. As I had 72hrs to rescind the offer, if he did not accept/reply, I did so. With everyone's enthusiasm for...

Appreciate First off - thanks to everyone for the comments/suggestions. I've reached out to Rick and hopefully we can start a conversation asap,as I have made an offer on Blue Max - $30,500. (no reply yet) The battery seems to be covered with baking soda - you will note in the picture, there...

Hi All, On the advice of Christian,:hail: I'm posting my efforts to purchase Blue Max, a 1988 32-200, here in Kemah thru HSH Yacht Sales. I met with the broker, Paul and we spent 2.5 hrs going thru the boat today. She is listed here...

Polars for E32 200/300 Christian - do you have the polar diagram for your boat?

Not to Bristol I spoke with the surveyor tonight and he's agreed to pro-rate an hour of his time before I commit to a full survey. The objective is to see if its worth it - i.e. how much - ballpark - can I expect to doll out. Another point he made - forget about bristol condition and to think...

If she is still available pls let me know heartysailorman@gmail.com

Hello All, this is my first post and want to say you all are strong community. I hang out at Cruisers Forum as well. Today, I went and looked at this E 38 today. http://www.sailboatlistings.com/view/54015 Her name is Rainbow and she's been left alone for over a year or more since her owner...

What did you finally decide? Hi. -- I am thinking of doing the same thing -- with zero experience in refitting boats -- was hoping to find a yard and a 'coach for hire'.