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I was going to ask this on the e-39 vs Freya question as it relates fairly closely but didn't want to hijack a thread. We are a year and a half away from finally being able to go offshore ( if the health stays good) and we have been going through intense indecision about what path to follow...

Yes, strange topic heading... So here is the deal, our 25+ with the engine out of the water measures +/- 30 feet. Hard to tell exactly since our 3 year old was helping with the measurements :-) I have a new slip picked out but she needs to be a minimum of 30 feet, so I'm looking for ideas on...

I've been debating doing a major refurb on my original 35 year old sliding hatch or making a new one. In the process of evaluating the situation I have damaged the hatch so as the 1st option is no longer viable...(like that hasn't happened to anyone before:confused:) essentially the hatch fell...

How level is it possible to make the boat when resting on an Ericson keel? Any suggestions for arranging the blocks? I think it would make installing the interior much easier. Also, is there any real change in shape in the hull once back in the water, that I should allow for? Gareth...

Just out of curiosity, I'm wondering if anyone has any other ideas about making our little boat faster (besides skill and execution) We have an Ericson 32-2 (1970) In the past year we have: new kevlar medium #1, new running rigging new symmetrical spinnaker changed hank on sails to luff...