My New Lady

[Packrat]

It has finally happened. I am the proud owner of a 1985 Ericson 32. I can’t believe it. It has been a long process. 1st figuring out what I wanted in my price range (low). Then I had to search all over CA for something that’s still able to float in that price range. Finally I had to get up the courage to make the plunge (Offer-negotiation-agreement). I’ll have to put in a few thousand to get it up to very good condition but I love that boat already! The owner gave me a lot of gear with her. A fattyknees dinghy with the air tubes, sails and gear and a new drogue (much more too). He had set it up for cursing but didn’t go. The money is well spent. I was out for a while in San Francisco bay on Sunday. What a joy. I just wanted to share the excitement with you sailors. Thanks.
P.S. Her new name is Sea Queen!

[bestfriend]

Congrats Packrat! See you on the Bay. What marina are you sailing out of?

[camaraderie]

Great boats...good luck with her!

[jrd22]

Congrats on the new boat, nothing like new boat ownership. Have fun on the Bay.

John

[max-on]

Congrats Packrat on the purchase; post some pics, enjoy the summer!!

[Faster]

Congrats - a friend has a similar model, very nice indeed and they are very happy with it.

Enjoy!

[Vitesse473]

I spent the first 15 years of my life on an Ericson 29' (70's vintage). That extra few feet would have been a God send given our crew of my Mom, Dad and two older brothers. A great boat. Enjoy! I'll look for Sea Queen on the Bay.

[PBzeer]

You have every right to be excited. Best of luck with her.

[Packrat]

Thanks folks! I'm at Sausalito Yacht Harbor Best Friend, right near Marotta Yachts where I bought her. Great area. And I will post some photos when I take some better ones. And Vitesse, say hello any time, I would like to meet some sailors in the bay. We drive from the sac area & dont know many peps there. My wife is Thai and has little experence with sailing and less confidence in mine!

[teshannon]

Congrats and best of luck with the new boat.