1978 Endeavour 32
Name: Scott Ziegler scott.ziegler@attws.com
Boat Name: Destiny
Year: 1978
Size: 32' sloop
Date Purchased: 1998Previous Owner History:
Details are sketchy at best but here is what I know:
The boat was brought from Florida to seattle. The boat ws used almost exclusively in Lake Washinghton,Wa. The next owner purchased the boat and used it in Puget Sound. It was used as a charter for a while. This owner went to Europe and the boat sat for extended periods of time. This owner sold the boat to a retired engineer in Everett. This new owner added many new upgrades. IE Furling,Dodger, all new canvas,new propane oven/stove,engine cabin heat, kerosene cabin heat, and more. This is how I purchased her.Your Sailing Experience:
I started sailing at about 10 yrs old on sunfish. I quickly moved to a chrysler dagger and sailed this for years. After selling the dagger I purchased an 18' solcat. Several children later I purchased a Kent ranger 28' racing sloop. While this boat is fast and fun I found that it was no longer the sailing style I prefered or needed.Now I have the E-32. My intent is coastal cruising in Puget Sound.Boat Review:
So far I've found the boat an easy to sail boat. She is quite heavy compared to my 5200lb ranger. In light winds she sails very well. In heavy weather motoring is easy. I've found that in heavy winds she has a strong weather helm. Without an adjustable back stay I have yet to figure out how to avoid this without reefing the main. We've spent several over nighters on her and love the excellent cabin room. The throttle cable broke a few weeks ago. What a pain to fix!! $30 part any many hours later she's ready to go.