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Embark on an unforgettable coastal adventure with SV Saturnus, a meticulously maintained and fully loaded Ericson 32-2. This seaworthy vessel has been the trusted companion of her owner and crew for 17 years, navigating the waters from Hawaii to the coasts of Vancouver Island, with countless thrilling voyages in between. Saturnus is cutter rigged for short-handed sailing with both a Hydrovane wind-vane and a Raymarine autopilot, ensuring effortless navigation even on the longest passages. Her integrated three-quarter keel and well-proportioned rudder, complemented by the hydrovane rudder, provide very good tracking and lateral stability, making her a joy to handle in any sea conditions. Shes been built and rigged for comfort and safety. The galley has a gimbaled methyl hydrate stove. There are plenty of BTUs, a full kettle will boil in15 minutes. The radar and AIS have proven invaluable assets, guiding you through the fog and low visibility that can often shroud these waters. With a draft of just 5 feet, Saturnus is the perfect gunkholer, able to access secluded anchorages inaccessible to larger vessels. She has a new windlass and a Espar diesel heater and sturdy Bruce anchor with 100 feet of chain and 250 feet of rode to keep you secure and comfortable, even in the fiercest of blows. Her two 65 Watt solar panels keep you in power while you can lower and raise your dinghy on strong stainless steel davits. Saturnus offers a cosy, bright and inviting living space, comfortably accommodating up to four crew members with her double v-berth, single settee, double settee, and quarter berth. Her latest investment in 2024, a new 110% jib and fully battened mainsail with three reefs from Leitch & McBride, All structural work has been completed by Blackline Marine, the engine work completed by Gartside and regularly serviced by a professional diesel marine mechanic. Her hull bottom and integral keel were rebuilt using an epoxy barrier in 2014. Her drive train has been upgraded with a new three-bladed prop, transmission, and flexible coupling in 2021. |
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Ericson 32s
Outside United States Ericsons