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Gloss
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Initially Posted - 09/15/2007 :  10:09:38  Show Profile
Next weekend I travel down to south Florida (Punta Gorda) to move my new Ericson 32 from one marina to another. Then I start derigging it in preparation for truck transport to bring it to Knoxville.
I have been advised to make sure that the turnbuckles are lubed/unfrozen before the riggers have to take it apart.
I'll try PB Blaster, and maybe liquid wrench to free them.
I'll put some tape on the threads to give me a starting point for re-rigging.
I have never unstepped and stepped a keel stepped mast. I have been doing reading about the process.
I'll also mark and blisters which may be bigger than a quarter to see how they look after a couple of days in the air. Trucking should air dry them pretty good. The previous owner said that the yard did a lousy job with the last bottom job with Petit Trinidad and they should be all paint blisters. He was there for the survey.
The previous owner will meet me next Saturday to show me all the stuff on the boat. He seems like a really nice guy, as most sailors are. He is the original owner of the boat, so I'm sure he will be sad to see her go.
another thing I must do is get more familiar with how to use my digital camera. I'll also have to get my new laptop which has been in the box for over a year (unpacked) charged up and I'll have to learn how to transfer photos from the laptop to a disc and how to print them. You have to understand that I'm really sick of technology and it will be difficult for me to do this. It's mostly a psychological thing. I have been accused of being a Luddite.

Then I might even get around to posting a for sale notice for my 89 wing with trailer. I'm sure one of you could put it to good use. Then the first thing someone will ask me for is some pics. Oh no, I'll have to learn how to do that too.
Frank Gloss
Formerly 89WK/TR
85 Ericson 32-3 shoal draft "Molto Bene"
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Steve Milby
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Response Posted - 09/15/2007 :  10:22:52  Show Profile
Frank, congratulations on the new boat! As you know, I moved up a few years ago, and it is an exciting time. I don't know how much experience you've had operating an inboard boat with a fixed prop, but I had to learn it mostly on my own, and it was very frustrating. Since the previous owner is going to show you around the boat, it would be very helpful if he will show you how to back and turn the boat, and how to get it in and out of a slip. It's very different from operating a boat with an outboard engine, and he can probably teach you to handle it like a pro in less than an hour. Good luck and enjoy it!
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Gloss
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Response Posted - 09/15/2007 :  12:00:15  Show Profile
Hey Steve
This monday one of my fellow sailing club members, who has an Ericson 32 is going to give me some lessons. Once I saw his boat a few months ago, I knew that was the boat for me. I couldn't talk him into selling me his.
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Response Posted - 09/15/2007 :  12:20:21  Show Profile
Be sure the PO shows you all the engine/transmission stuff...fuel filters, lift pump, drains for coolant, how to loosen/tighten the stuffing box bolts, impeller, etc. Plus all the secrets and tips for doing routine maintenance.
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