Greetings, A 1971 Irwin 32 classic has somehow found it's way into my life. I worked as the first apprentice in the mechanical dept at Gulfstar Yachts at the same time(1971) this vessel was under construction.I doubt seriously that I've ever seen a worse rudder installation on any vessel ever! The atomic four installation on it is new to me as we never used them at Gulfstar. The smallest production boat was a 36footer at the time'and I don't think the A-4 would have been adequate. I do like working on the A-4 as I understand the workings of gas engines.fuel,spark,compression,air.Pretty simple actually! I'm Lucky to be a small contortion type person as working on the rear of the engine is through the cockpit locker. I just had an adventure with the raw water pump. Oh,the boat's name is Mermaid,hence mermaidquest. I took the boat up the Homassa river and found some!
Have anchored out in Daytona as I pass thru going and returnig from the Keys. Yes I'm one of those. Seem to hit bike week on the return trip. Could not agree more with your idea of living. Dan S/V Marian Claire