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I am sad to report that another Ericson is biting the dust to be stripped of most of her useful parts, then cut up and disposed of. Currently she's in a marina half way between Toledo and Detroit at the Western edge of Lake Erie. ...It's a '78 E-32 MkII and there is no way she can be brought back without spending a mint!
My son and I have already bought the mast, boom and rudder (as spare parts). We also purchased the teak companionway hatch in hopes of having it fit my '73 E-32. There are still Lewmar winches on her, excellent bow and stern pulpits not to mention stanchions and supports. The original ports (windows) all look to be in good shape as well (no corrosion or broken glass). Galley drawers look bad but should be able to be brought back. It looks like the Galley Maid stove is salvageable as well (??). The YS Pedestal and wheel looks to be intact but the large sized Aquamarine compass would need a complete rebuild as it's out of fluid and the plastic bowl is in bad shape. Forward and Main Salon hatches look rough but may be salvageable with some elbow grease and sand paper.
We told the marina owner about the EYO site and he will probably be listing many of the items for sale here before much longer.
My son and I have already bought the mast, boom and rudder (as spare parts). We also purchased the teak companionway hatch in hopes of having it fit my '73 E-32. There are still Lewmar winches on her, excellent bow and stern pulpits not to mention stanchions and supports. The original ports (windows) all look to be in good shape as well (no corrosion or broken glass). Galley drawers look bad but should be able to be brought back. It looks like the Galley Maid stove is salvageable as well (??). The YS Pedestal and wheel looks to be intact but the large sized Aquamarine compass would need a complete rebuild as it's out of fluid and the plastic bowl is in bad shape. Forward and Main Salon hatches look rough but may be salvageable with some elbow grease and sand paper.
We told the marina owner about the EYO site and he will probably be listing many of the items for sale here before much longer.
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