Recent content by AnthonyWPrangley

Thanks so much for all the feedback and especially the experience you all have. And the thoughtful help from Mblace & KS Dave! I am holding off on buying at the moment - back to exploring options... I am also looking at larger dinghy style boats - Flying Scot, Highlander, Capri 16.5... wondering...

Brilliant advice. Thanks all. Better to rain on my parade now and face the risks mentioned... or look for a better boat. I decided not to buy the Ericson mentioned. I am going to keep looking for an Ericson or similar boat over the next few weeks or months. My two brothers in law are keen to...

Hi Folks I was recently 'nearly bought' an Ericson 26 on CL. She was in the water and did not come with a trailer. Lovely boat at the right price. I am new to keelboats of this size. Without a decent trailer, I decided not to buy the boat. I realised I needed to work out how to buy a trailer...

Thanks Loren. Hunorous point well made :-) I guess I was thinking about regular wind speeds and currents as a factor. The numbers you give are super helpful.

Thanks Bruce. Very helpful opinion. Hugely appreciated your 0.02c. So two days to Oak Harbour. And will need a working motor for safety, currents and locks. Then lots of checking on the rigging and ensuring boat is ready for the trip. All the safety and navigation requirements on board. Then...

Hi Folks I am considering buying an Ericson 26 that is for sale on craigslist. She seems in good shape but has no trailer and the motor need a fix. She has spent the last 10 years on a mooring on Lake Washington (Seward park). I am new to 'keelboat' sailing in this region (I am based in South...

Thanks for the great advice. She had her bottom painted five years ago and had been sitting in Lake Washington since. Assuming all good we could potentially fail her up to Whidbey. If we are a bit riskier we could.leave on the buoy until next summer and then haul her out for a good clean...

Hi Everyone I am looking at buying an old and well priced Ericson 26 1976 - https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/boa/d/seattle-1967-ericson-26-sailboat/7346224809.html I have a buoy available on which to moor her - off Whidbey Island (Near Seattle on Puget Sound). It is a sheltered bay with...