I’m looking at two E32-3 sailboats. One has regular fin keel and the other is wing. I always said I would’t buy a boat with a draft over 5’5 because of obvious limitations. I sail on the Great Lakes (draft usually not a problem but limited at some marinas while cruising, especially in the fall) but also plan ICW and Caribbean down the road.
The problem is I fell in love with the E32-3, partially after coming across this website and seeing the passion of the folks on here.
The fin keel is closer, in better shape, and hence more expensive. One question is what is the actual draft on this boat. I’ve seen it listed as 6’, 6’1”, and 6’2”... I realize it’s just a couple inches, but curious what Ericson actually listed it as.
another question for any E32-3 winged keel skippers out there is how does it perform. I realize something will be lost, but are there any other complaints? Maneuverability in tight marinas? Etc.
We don’t see a lot of Ericsons on the Great Lakes and I guess I’m just looking for thoughts on each design so I can make as informed a decision as possible.
many thanks,
The problem is I fell in love with the E32-3, partially after coming across this website and seeing the passion of the folks on here.
The fin keel is closer, in better shape, and hence more expensive. One question is what is the actual draft on this boat. I’ve seen it listed as 6’, 6’1”, and 6’2”... I realize it’s just a couple inches, but curious what Ericson actually listed it as.
another question for any E32-3 winged keel skippers out there is how does it perform. I realize something will be lost, but are there any other complaints? Maneuverability in tight marinas? Etc.
We don’t see a lot of Ericsons on the Great Lakes and I guess I’m just looking for thoughts on each design so I can make as informed a decision as possible.
many thanks,