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    Are there any other Ericson other then the 41 that has a V drive?

    Hi Mike, my 1969 32-2 has a v drive. Backing up poorly is more an issue with the propeller, the drive has nothing to do with it, it simply transfers power to the prop shaft. The v drive does make it nearly impossible to adjust my shaft packing tho, it is well hidden underneath. 9 bolts later it...
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    E 32 Hull Wiki

    1969 Ericson 32, hull #111 Vancouver B.C. Canada
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    NW Rendezvous in B C 2018

    Bruce, yes indeed it was a great time had by all. Diversion however is out of Vancouver. Hope to see everyone next year.
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    NW Rendezvous in B C 2018

    We will be calling the resraurant in the morning to add two more to the reservation. thanks
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    NW Rendezvous in B C 2018

    I don't think anyone is in the drivers seat for this event so we must take it upon ourselves to set a schedule. I would think Saturday evening pot luck on the dock sounds like a grand plan, lets say 1800hrs. That seems like the time when the most people will be there. And shall we say...
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    NW Rendezvous in B C 2018

    Was kinda curious about this myself, maybe just a play it by ear thing?
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    First Race and Possible First Passage

    And don't forget to find out what the skipper likes to drink, there will most likely be post race celebrations. Oh right, one hand for the boat and one hand for yourself.
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    First Race and Possible First Passage

    And don't forget to find out what the skipper likes to drink, there will most likely be post race celebrations.
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    source for additional nylon spacer for rudder post

    Rudder spacer Don't use PVC pipe, it is basically a hard outer shell with a foam core. It has lots of friction and a very small bearing surface. Like other people have said, Delrin is the stuff to use. You can get whatever size you need from a local plastics supplier and fab it to fit, easy to...
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    NW Rendezvous in B C 2018

    Rob and Tracey on Diversion will be there as well. Just booked our spot for July 6th and 7th.
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    Sunglasses

    Bifocal sunglasses I have recently found stick on bifocal lenses so you can turn any sunglasses into bifocals. As far as sunglasses go it is Oakley all the way, good quality and rugged.
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    E34 Engine Pull and Refurbishment

    Engine removal I would love to see the photos as well, I am thinking of pulling my engine this winter and doing a rebuild.
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    mast+rig weight?

    Rig weight I just pulled my rig and it weighed in just over 200lbs, two of us carried it to the work room. Rob
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    Hull # location

    Hi all, this is my first post here so greetings from Vancouver B.C. I am wondering if anyone can tell me where to find the hull number on a 1969 32-2. I am told it is hull number 111 but would like to confirm that. Thanks in advance for any help. Rob:egrin:
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