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Mike SmothersI was just gifted an Ericson 32 from a great friend who is having some health issues. My question for everyone (having little to no knowledge of sailing) is, what are the capabilities of my new boat. I would love to hear if anyone has cruised this boat, lived aboard, or even made a major passage in an Ericson 32. I’m starting from scratch so any information would help. Thanks! - Mike  Christian Williams Ericson 32 - Practical Sailor You'll find very excellent and specific information on this boat (and on all things Ericson) on the ericsonyachts.org site. Sorry for not specifying it is a 1973 Ericson 32  JK_Boston_Catalina310It's not the boat, it's the crew. Most boats can withstand more than the crew. With any used boat the condition she is kept in is more important than the stickers on the side. Use this forum to learn how to maintain the boat. Read about heavy weather sailing and take the boat out in good conditions and practice.  The keel shape of the early Ericsons was kind of a blend of a fin keel and a full keel. It looks like they just cut away the aft section of a full keel. The result some have said is that it doesn't get the ballast down low and it isn't a foil. So two of the important criteria for a keel weren't met. The PS article says something similar in the 9th paragraph. On the other hand some of the comments praise the boats upwind performance. One even saying it sails faster upwind the downwind. Is that praise? I'm not sure. Webb Chiles made an ocean passage in a production Ericson 37 - a major understatement. He sailed around the world passing the 3 great capes. The boat was falling apart by Australia but he completed the voyage. He was way overtaxing the boat. It wasn't built for that. You don't want a boat to oil can far from shore. It's a coastal cruiser at heart. shemandr said: Webb Chiles made an ocean passage in a production Ericson 37 - a major understatement. He sailed around the world passing the 3 great capes. The boat was falling apart by Australia but he completed the voyage. He was way overtaxing the boat. It wasn't built for that. You don't want a boat to oil can far from shore. It's a coastal cruiser at heart. Click to expand Look for his interview in Small Craft Advisor issue 122. It's very revealing. Interesting man.  Stu JacksonAlan Gomes said: ericsonyachts.org site Click to expand rgranger said: Here are some calculations related to your boat View attachment 179866 And here is what they mean... View attachment 179867 So your boat is reasonably canvased and should perform well under sail... i.e. faster than some boat in the 32 range...but her S# is less than 2 so that says just the opposite... YMMV. Her ballast ratio is above 40 so stiff (stiff is good). Displacement to length ratio is high so also good. Comfort ratio puts her in the coastal cruiser range... which means you could cross an ocean but you would be less comfortable than in some other boats. Her capsize screening ratio is below 2 so a relatively safe boat in harsh conditions. All in all, I'd say you have a safe heavy cruiser that will sail as well as the next boat. Enjoy Click to expand Thank you guys for all the info! This helps a lot. Mike Smothers said: Excuse my very amateur questions but, do you think the S# is under two because of the atomic 4 engine? It’s a gas engine which tells me it wouldn’t have as much power as a diesel motor. Click to expand  SBO Weather and Forecasting Forum Jim & JohnJK_Boston_Catalina310 said: It's not the boat, it's the crew. Most boats can withstand more than the crew. Click to expand - This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies. Accept Learn more…
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Gulf Pilothouse 32 How does it sail?I have an offer in on a 1989 Gulf Pilothouse 32ft in southern California. How do these boats sail?  Is the sail area very small for its weight?  Sail area to displacement ratio is 11.59 - true motorsailor territory. Make sure you have a BIG genoa.  I've looked a a couple of them over the years, and they do look comfy. I even toyed with the idea of putting down an offer on one at one time. But, with a PHRF rating slower than a Catalina 22, they are definitely not going to take you anywhere fast. I think SJB has it about right when he puts them in "true motorsailor territory". On the other hand, if you're prepared to sail with the wind, and motor (or motorsail) against the wind, it might be just the boat for you. Mariopoli, you might have a look at this blog: Stories of Aeolus- Our Gulf 32 Pilothouse Also, a few issues ago (month?), Good Old Boat magazine had a feature article on a Rawson 32 Pilothouse, which I believe is basically the same boat.  If you want space, the 32 is the one, but if you want performance, the Gulf 27 or 29 are a far, far better choice. I have owned "Isabella" a Gulf 32 for 6 yrs. and after much work we sailed her from BC, Canada to Mexico & sailed most of Mexico for the last 2+ years with a new main, 130 genoa w/ a mast mounted whisker pole & cruising chute in a sock. We also have a 100% & storm jibs but seldom use it as we found as the wind picks up & we roll up our genny it doesn't make a lot of difference compared to the work in changing the sail on the ProFurl. We keep up with most boats & excel over many of the lighter boats as the wind pipes up to 20+ as we can carry alot of sail area. We've experienced winds in the high 40's & 14-16' seas off Oregon. She was refit with 1/2" safety glass pilothouse windows, hatches & ports. She has good motion at sea & is a very comfortable boat for its size. Out cruising most boats are bigger than ours, but we have found Isabella to be quite adequate in most every way. However, backing can be an adventure on a windy day or with much cross current. Good luck. By the way here is a picture of S/V Isabella anchored in Agua Verde, Baja California Sur, Mexico next to some friends on their Peterson 44 & a Hans Christian 38. Good luck. Hasta Attachments Top Contributors this Month  - Forum Listing
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Elite Energy 32 Review  Nice review, thanks. This post has been deleted I really liked my 13 Hunter. I had a 70lber and most recently a 60lber...I swear my 70 was smoother and easier to draw than that 60 was. I had a BT Destroyer 350 when they first came out, black. A buddy wanted a black one so I told him that if he got a camo on that I would trade him. They were set up the same and that black D350 blew the doors off that camo one. Weird how the same bows can have such different feels. Anyway, if I had to pick 1, it would be the E32. The one knock on my Hunter was the speed, always wished it was just a touch faster, with the E32 I have that. I think the E32 has a better/more consistant draw than the Hunter (70) had and it is more dead in the hand.  Very nice rig. Congrats.  dhayse32 said: Hands down the best bow I have owned or shot. Click to expand... Some of these I have had at the same time, but here is a quick list... Athens: Accomplice 32 Bowtech: Liberty Defender Guardian Destroyer 350 Black Destroyer 350 Camo Ross: CR34 PSE: Bowmadness XL Hoyt: Vectrix Vector 32 Mathews: Switchback Monster 6 Monster MR5 Z7X Helim Elite: GTO Answer Hunter Max-1 Hunter Snow Energy 32 Energy 35 Nevermind... I see you mentioned the Bowtech Destroyer.  They are nice bows for sure. I went with the E35 after shooting them both but I could own either bow.  One way to fix the top vane issue is to have the cock vane a different color. Did you ever consider getting an anti-torque rod? That Bearfoot guy on here sells them some people been saying it helps. Only downside it moves your sight a little more right and you can see the cable strings in your sights more. If your shooting good groups without it then won't need the rod but just curious.  Congrats very nice. I too preferred the 32 over everything I have shot and owned, including the 35. I may look into the rod wrap-thanks for the review. You can just simply use Hockey tape and it works well  Your E32 looks GREAT ! Have you shot it at all without the backbar? I have the same bow basically...Im running a 10" B stinger Sport Hunter out front...I have a B stinger strong arm bracket and a 8" B stinger sport hunter for a back bar but I havent even tried it yet....I bought it from a friend, but I like how the bow shoots so much I havent even messed with it.....If it helped alot Ill give it a try....??  Nice looking set up Dustin, glad you like the Dead Level Hunter! Any turkeys yet?  Those strings look sweeeet! What material are they?? onlyaspike said: Your E32 looks GREAT ! Have you shot it at all without the backbar? I have the same bow basically...Im running a 10" B stinger Sport Hunter out front...I have a B stinger strong arm bracket and a 8" B stinger sport hunter for a back bar but I havent even tried it yet....I bought it from a friend, but I like how the bow shoots so much I havent even messed with it.....If it helped alot Ill give it a try....?? Click to expand... ricksmathew said: Nice looking set up Dustin, glad you like the Dead Level Hunter! Any turkeys yet? Click to expand...  Good review. All you have to do is rotated the cable guard a little bit and you shouldn't have any fletching contact. I shot both the E bows and even though I prefer longer ATA bows, the 32 felt better to me. But neither one of the bows were set to my dl. Skeet. I probably should have tried the tape thing on my E grips before I traded them away. I traded my E32 on a 35 and it was a mistake. When the E 35 was loaded with sights and stabs, the bow would ride down till my thumb was in contact with the riser shelf/grip. The weight of the bow caused torque issues I could not overcome. The 32 is a great bow, wish I still had mine. That being, I'm back where I belong. Chill and ChillR nnnn  Rotate the cable guard like Skeeter stated. Check your center shot, it should be 3/4"-13/16" which should give you fletch clearance even with high profile vanes like blazers.  Not sure if others are just assuming you gain speed from taking the string leech off but I have tested this a few times on the E series and really have seen no difference with or without. Anybody else actually test this out ? Curious on your results I was just about to ask as well how many fps. was gained be removing the leeches. I was by one of the Elite builders that it adds 3-5fps...not a huge deal. Probably wouldn't cut them off my stock strings, but since I had new ones made I decided to try it out without them. - ?
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It takes into consideration "reported" sail area, displacement and length at waterline. The higher the number the faster speed prediction for the boat. A cat with a number 0.6 is likely to sail 6kts in 10kts wind, a cat with a number of 0.7 is likely to sail at 7kts in 10kts wind. KSP = (Lwl*SA÷D)^0.5*0.5
Apr 21, 2024. #1. Does anyone have personal experience with the Kirie Elite 32? I believe they were also referred to as Freedom 920. Information about this boat is scarce, at least here in the states. I am looking for a boat to single hand in the Great Lakes and do some solo long distance racing. I am intrigued about the Elite 32.
The Elite 32 is a 30'4" (9.25m) cruiser-racer sailboat designed by Philippe Harlé (France). She was built between 1981 and 1986 by Kirié (France) with 370 hulls completed. The Deep draft version displays a deeper fin allowing a lower center of gravity and extra performance especially upwind. The Elite 32 has also been marketed as Feeling ...
Apr 22, 2011. 234. Beneteau 311 Ft Myers Beach. Dec 1, 2011. #1. My house is located on shallow water and I really would be most comfortable with a boat that draws about 3' 2" or less. I thought I had settled on a Beneteau 311 with the centerboard option. yesterday I found out about a Feeling 32 with a centerboard option.
Below, the aft quarter cabin and head are snug fits, but this is a 30'' boat, not 40''. The galley and nav table have what''s needed, and though the cabinetry is light, it isn''t flimsy. The open, "U shaped" saloon is quite comfortable. Check the V-berth to make sure it''s big enough for whoever plans to sleep there.
Elite 32 is a 31′ 9″ / 9.7 m monohull sailboat designed by Philippe Harlé and built by Kirie starting in 1982. ... The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more. Formula. D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³ D: Displacement of the boat in pounds. LWL: Waterline length ...
Boat Review Forum. SailNet is a forum community dedicated to Sailing enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about sailing, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, repairs, reviews, maintenance, and more! ... I have sailed on a fin keel version of the Krie Elite 32. I found it to be a pretty mediocre sailor that was at its best in winds ...
The Elite 32 is a 30'4" (9.25m) cruiser-racer sailboat designed by Philippe Harlé (France). She was built between 1981 and 1986 by Kirié (France) with 370 hulls completed. The Keel and centerboard version features a centerboard inside of a short fin-keel allowing shoal draft while maintaining upwind capabilities. The Elite 32 has also been marketed as Feeling 920 and she is as well ...
Keel. The Elite 32 is equipped with a centerboard keel. A centerboard keel is a pivoting lifting keel, allowing to sail both coastal and inland waters. The boat can enter most marinas as the draft is just about 1.68 - 1.78 meter (5.51 - 5.81 ft) dependent on the load. See immersion rate below.
The Elite 32 is a 31.75ft masthead sloop designed by Philippe Harle and built in fiberglass by Alliaura marine (Kirie) since 1982. The Elite 32 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser.
Location: being planted in Jacksonville Fl. Boat: none. Posts: 20,676. 32' Elite. I saw a Yatchworld listing for a 32' Elite that for use reason that I can't really put my finger on I'm attracted to. Since I had never heard of Elite I did a search and found nothing as far as a company building sailboats called Elite Yatchs.
The Elite is a Kirie is a Feeling overseas Feeling is alive and well in Europe and still producing boats. For some reason, they called the boats Kirie and Elite over here. We had an Elite 32 for a few years and the sail bags said 'Feeling 920'. Not a lot of info is available on the boats, but we liked ours.
Aug 8, 2005. #2. Have a 86 Elite 32 and like it. Hi Robert,u000bu000bI have an 86 32 and love it. Dont know the PHRF for the 326 but the Kirie/Elite/Feelings seem to outperform their ratings. The VPenta 2002 can be an interesting engine, especially if raw cooled, and the hulls (at least mid 80ies) can have small blister issues (many have ...
Practical Sailor reviews sailboats and gear for offshore cruising, but does not include Passport 42 in its list of recommended boats for a serious ocean. The list is based on a presentation by John Kretschmer, author of Sailing a Serious Ocean, and covers various shapes and sizes of cruising vessels.
Kirie is a French shipyard that builds sailboats since 1912. Feeling 39 DI 2002 is a model of the Feeling range, a cruiser-racer with a lift keel and a carbon mast.
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When under power sailboats need lots of torque to turn the prop, so torque is more important than horsepower. The Atomic 4, which is probably the gas engine in the boat has more horsepower than most diesels in the 30-35 range. However, diesels have more torque so a lower HP engine is needed. My 30 ft Sabre had a Volvo MD7A Diesel with 13 HP, it ...
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It takes into consideration "reported" sail area, displacement and length at waterline. The higher the number the faster speed prediction for the boat. A cat with a number 0.6 is likely to sail 6kts in 10kts wind, a cat with a number of 0.7 is likely to sail at 7kts in 10kts wind. KSP = (Lwl*SA÷D)^0.5*0.5
A stated weight of 16K# and sail area of 458 sq ft... compares to a W32 at 19.5K# and 700 sq ft.. it may well be somewhat undercanvassed but the rig does not 'look' particularly undersized in the profile drawing. Keep in mind the W32 rig is closer to a 40 footers' than most 32s.. Ron. 1984 Fast/Nicholson 345 "FastForward".
Elite Energy 32 Review. Well I finally managed to get my black E32 all set up. First off, I prefer a shorter bow. My last 2 bows were a 2012 Answer and a 2013 Hunter. I generally stay in that 30"-34" range for hunting. I have owned an E35, loved it, but not as much as the E32, which might shock some people. Lets attempt to keep this clean, this ...