recognise that E32, she used to be named 'Full Tilt'. She rolled over in Ivan, and was half submerged for three weeks. I salvaged what I could from inside for the owners, and things were not pretty. From the pictures, the seller has added a new paint job and cleaned things up inside, but the boat needed a lot more than that, which it is hard to tell the status of from the pictures alone.
If anyone is thinking of bidding on this boat, have a very, very thorough examination for crush damage to bulkheads and the tabbing (she was packed in tightly between other boats), and for signs of delamination in the mahogony plywood. Find out what has been done to the engine. If the entire electrical system has not been replaced, along with electronics, most of it will need to be. Check the deck coring, which undoubtedly soaked up some water on the submerged side. Check the chainplates, which were overstressed. And check for corrosion in everything metal.
If you want more information on the history of the boat prior to the storm, I may be able to get in touch with the previous owners. As with all Ericsons, the hull is good, and this could be a good project boat at the right price, but be very, very careful before bidding.
Gareth
Freyja E35 #241 1972