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Chris Z
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Initially Posted - 07/18/2012 : 08:05:03

I am starting to look for my next boat. Interested in some feedback on this Ericson. I know someone on here moved up to an Ericson.

Any feedback would be appriciated.

http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1985/Ericson-32-2489683/Sandusky/OH/United-States

Chris Z.
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1982 Force 5

Former Owner Blown Away - C25

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awetmore
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Response Posted - 07/18/2012 : 08:58:21

There is an active and similarly helpful Ericson forum:
http://www.ericsonyachts.org/infoexchange/forumdisplay.php?16-General-Ericson-Forums

I don't know anything about the 32, but I looked closely at a 25+ when buying my Catalina 25. Had the E-25+ been in better shape (it had major deck core issues) I'd very likely to be sailing it instead of the Catalina.

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Stu Jackson C34
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Response Posted - 07/18/2012 : 09:07:08

Chris, great boat. Check the Admiralty Forum, one of our skippers bought one. If it has an M25 engine, we have tons of engine information on our C34 website: http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Diesel_Engine I'd be glad to help if you have any questions.

The M25 and M25XP are essentially the same engine, one is 21 hp the XP is 23 hp, with a bigger 3 inch HX and the "corrected" alternator bracket. The engines are very reliable and easy to maintain. With all the Tips & Tricks on our website, you shouldn't have to reinvent the wheel.

Edited by - Stu Jackson C34 on 07/18/2012 09:10:31

Chris Z
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Response Posted - 07/18/2012 : 10:20:31

What do you think about the price Stu?

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Steve Milby
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Response Posted - 07/18/2012 : 11:15:30

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Chris Z
 What do you think about the price Stu?
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I think you can get that info from Kelly Blue Book for boats. I hope the following link will work for you. If you put a checkmark by each of the prospective boat's options, you should eventually get a value. http://www.nadaguides.com/Boats/1985/Ericson-Yachts/ERICSON-32-SL/10065999

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Joe Diver
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Response Posted - 07/19/2012 : 07:47:13

That's a really nice looking boat....and I'm even digging the purple cushions. If she surveys out...seems like a solid cruiser. As far as price/value....I have no idea what those boats go for....but in the 32' range, an '85....seems like a fair price for the condition. Surveyor should tell you a fair market value.

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Stu Jackson C34
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Response Posted - 07/20/2012 : 08:47:06

I agree with Joe.

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DaveR
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Response Posted - 07/21/2012 : 06:39:49

While I'm NOT digging the purple so much it might grow on me and I wouldn't let it stand in the way. It looks like a good price for a really nice boat to me! Go for the survey!

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NautiC25
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Response Posted - 07/21/2012 : 07:01:22

Check the Signet gauges.... The bottom one looks fried. Replacement for each is $400+ and trying to cover the holes with something else is a pain. Just something to think about.

Otherwise, nice looking boat.

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Response Posted - 07/21/2012 : 10:24:19

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by DaveR
 While I'm NOT digging the purple so much .....
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No way! Add some hot pink furry pillows, black lights, deep shag carpet, a disco ball.....groovy floating pad man.....

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Nautiduck
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Response Posted - 07/21/2012 : 17:27:00

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Joe Diver
 <blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by DaveR
 While I'm NOT digging the purple so much .....
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No way! Add some hot pink furry pillows, black lights, deep shag carpet, a disco ball.....groovy floating pad man.....

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LOL!

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At Ease
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Response Posted - 07/22/2012 : 15:13:35

Ericson makes a nice boat. I found it interesting that the numbers for the 32' Ericson are very similar to the numbers for my C320...which is for sale in the "Swap Meet" thread:

C320/Ericson32

LOA: 32'6"/32'5"
LWL: 28'0"/25'8"
Beam: 11'9/10'8"
Draft: 4'4"/5'4"
Ballast: 4400/4200
Weight: 11,300/9800
HP: 27/25

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Stu Jackson C34
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Response Posted - 07/22/2012 : 19:11:28

WADR, those numbers are WAAAY different. LWL and beam are vbastly different and for boats in that size range, 15-25% different.

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awetmore
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Response Posted - 07/23/2012 : 06:24:03

The displacement difference is also massive, and the sail area on the C-320 is higher to compensate (although it still has a lower SA/D).

I liked the Ericson 25+ that I looked at when buying my C-25. The exact boat that I looked at wasn't great and needed a ton of work, but the quality, features, and design were nice. They seemed to me to be a bit better made than a Catalina, at least in this size range.

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At Ease
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Response Posted - 07/23/2012 : 15:27:04

Didn't mean to get you guys all fired up...just pointing out some similarities. Stu...your math is WAAAAY off, if you do the numbers, the differences in LWL and beam are a shade over 9%. Re the ballast...4400 is for the C320 wing keel, the fin is 4000, thus bracketing the Ericson. The C320 is about 15% heavier.

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