Recent content by Mack8964

Thank you all. I ordered some today.

Is it possible to add access ports to plastic water tanks? I have two tanks with tiny 1 inch openings that look welded shut and one with a ~ 4" opening that is also welded shut (see pics). I took them out last weekend and cleaned what looked and smelled like a grade school science project gone...

I'm at the Chelsea Yacht Club. On the hard this season trying to replace the freshwater system and tick off some items from the survey. Nice to hear there are fellow owners near me. Sounds like a great trip. I sailed my new to me boat down from Barrington RI May 2019. Winds weren't kind for me

Let me be clear in no way was I suggesting you forgo a survey. My surveyor was excellent and like Christian said I learned more about the boat by asking questions as we walked around than what I got from the report. In fact my surveyor stayed in contact with me for months after the initial...

I agree with Goldenstate. I assumed my surveyor would catch any issues with the boat. On my first cruise I discovered a cracked traveler bracket, fresh water system issues and a short in my navigation lights. Be patient and thorough.

Thank you all for your help. I definitely will see if I can disinfect the system before taking it apart.

TAFG?

Hi Geoff. I thought I had added the model of the boat in my signature. I have a '86 32-3.

Has anyone here ever replaced the fresh water system? My tanks and lines must be filled with goop. The smell of the water is atrocious and there is a off white slimy film that clogs the strainers. I have tried to trace where the water hoses run from tanks to spigot but I can't figure out...

I do have a windlass but the power switch was off.

Hi Everyone, I finally brought my new to me Ericson 32-3 home to the Hudson Valley from Barrington RI. It was a blast and Abracadabra was tested. Up to 35kts of wind (on the nose of course) and 5 foot seas. Sunshine and thunderstorms; pesky jet skis and inconsiderate (huge wakes) power boats...

Thank you Gentlemen. Close is all I was looking for.

Hi Everyone, Can anyone tell me what the freeboard measurement is for my boat? I'm trying to order a mooring pendant and can't seem to find the measurement anywhere. Thanks for your help in advance.

She is in Barrington. I'll wave as I pass Wickford.

Thank you everyone. I will be using this site a lot going forward as I have learned so much already from the forums here.