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Old 08-07-2002
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"would you consider an Ericsson 32,USA to australia a better proposition?"

FWIW the same Ralph Naranjo an almost-circumnavigation in a Ericson 39...but his rudder fell off in the Indian Ocean, along the way. Subsequently, he rebuilt major portions of the boat (e.g. the cabin top) due to the original construction being consistent with what it was initially designed for: coastal club racing.

Jack
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