Renaming an Ericson 32 [video]

vanilladuck

E32-3 / San Francisco
Blogs Author
I purchased my 1985 Ericson 32-3 last summer and, once I realized the pandemic was not going to end anytime soon, decided to have a small socially distant gathering of friends to rename the boat. Technically, I was keeping the name the PO had given the boat. They had never re-christened the vessel after changing the original owner's name.

To be fair, I wonder how many owners go through a christening ceremony. I'm guessing not many. I'm not a very superstitious person, but I do enjoy a good tale of lore and legend. Reading about early nautical superstitions was fascinating. For instance, I didn't know that the color green was once prohibited on boats because sailors thought the vessel would be attracted to land and would run aground. It also seemed like a good opportunity to share some bubbly with a few sailing friends.

Without further ado, the Vessel Renaming Socially Distanced Dock Party:


The ceremony was compiled from a couple different sources across internet. Final copy is attached if you're having trouble getting to sleep at night.
 

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vanilladuck

E32-3 / San Francisco
Blogs Author
@1911tex from the back of my closet -- a while back I had a "nautically themed" housewarming party. Only the finest in t-shirts from Amazon!

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Geoff W.

Makes Up For It With Enthusiasm
Blogs Author
Congrats, nice looking boat and an exciting time! I had a whole party as well when renaming my boat, did the whole ceremony, and all that. A couple weeks prior to that, I had removed the old name and the next time I went sailing, I lost a winch handle overboard and my coworker lost his wedding ring overboard. I figured that was the warning shot and did the proper begging of Neptune's favor as soon as possible. Good move on the ceremony :)
 

HerbertFriedman

Member III
I purchased my 1985 Ericson 32-3 last summer and, once I realized the pandemic was not going to end anytime soon, decided to have a small socially distant gathering of friends to rename the boat. Technically, I was keeping the name the PO had given the boat. They had never re-christened the vessel after changing the original owner's name.

To be fair, I wonder how many owners go through a christening ceremony. I'm guessing not many. I'm not a very superstitious person, but I do enjoy a good tale of lore and legend. Reading about early nautical superstitions was fascinating. For instance, I didn't know that the color green was once prohibited on boats because sailors thought the vessel would be attracted to land and would run aground. It also seemed like a good opportunity to share some bubbly with a few sailing friends.

Without further ado, the Vessel Renaming Socially Distanced Dock Party:


The ceremony was compiled from a couple different sources across internet. Final copy is attached if you're having trouble getting to sleep at night.
I recognize the dock at Brickyard cove. You might be interested to know that in that slip, was another Ericson, I think a E32 also. The owner moved to the Richmond Yacht Club next door to more actively participate in youth sailing with his daughter. I remember the boat well.
 

HerbertFriedman

Member III
no, his first name is Chris but it was an E32 and I am pretty sure he took it with him. We spoke a lot, I was at BYC for many years on the same dock and in the last few years I own an 87 E34.
 

Filkee

Sustaining Member
I remember playing in the actual brickyard when I was a kid and watching the Ferry Point fire during the moon landing.
 

Loren Beach

O34 - Portland, OR
Senior Moderator
Blogs Author
Fun video with good friends -- "that's a nice day!"
:egrin:
Aside: have you used those inboard jib tracks on the cabin?
 

vanilladuck

E32-3 / San Francisco
Blogs Author
I haven't found a good use for those inboard tracks on the cabintop yet. What would those be for?

As a cost-saving measure, I've been running an old J/105 racing jib that ends up being ~100% on the E32. Jib sheets run through fairleads on deck-mounted tracks just next to the cabin.
 

Geoff W.

Makes Up For It With Enthusiasm
Blogs Author
The inboard tracks on the cabintop would be for the jib sheets if you were running a tiny headsail, like a #3 blade (100% or smaller). It lets the clew come farther inboard to allow you to point higher. If you're not trying to super-optimize for racing, the inside deck tracks would work just fine.
 

Geoff W.

Makes Up For It With Enthusiasm
Blogs Author
You roll your eyes but beer cans get pretty competitive, and the 32-3 is definitely a contender! :)
 

peaman

Sustaining Member
Thanks for this video. Seeing that you consulted the same ancient tomes as I in researching the proper procedure, I will have greater confidence when I re-christen my own 32-3 within a couple of weeks.

First post here, so, 'Hey, y'all'.
 

peaman

Sustaining Member
Welcome @peaman! And, is a 'congratulations' in order for your new boat..?
I certainly hope so! It's my first "big boat", but I have extensive sailing experience on "OPB's". The deal was done less than a week ago, I spent 3 days going through her and intend to sail her home (150 miles) next week. She's in beautiful condition, but needing some updates. Hull #737, 1987.
 

G Kiba

Sustaining Member
The Richmond Beer cans are so casual and so far quite unpredictable! A few weeks back it was blowing 18-20 in the channel. Making maneuvering a real thrill. At our start time we wedged between several Express 27s with a reef freshly put in. The wind dropped to <4 knots and never reappeared.
Last week. We did the race double handed. Our start is 6:25pm but no one told us for some reason it changed to 6:27? We started early - no one called us out on it? What the heck. I won't ever turn down a head start. At least not with my racing skills. Just having a lot of fun and getting some good practice flying the kite.
 

goldenstate

Sustaining Member
Blogs Author
I certainly hope so! It's my first "big boat", but I have extensive sailing experience on "OPB's". The deal was done less than a week ago, I spent 3 days going through her and intend to sail her home (150 miles) next week. She's in beautiful condition, but needing some updates. Hull #737, 1987.
"Summer Wind", Shoal Keel, recently of Point Pleasant, New Jersey? Not to be confused with hull #664 of the same name....

Congratulations on the purchase!
 
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