Recent content by Bonnie O. McD

Thank you, Keith and Loren. Jim has a question: During the hall and hang he noticed a horizontal crack near the front of the keel on the side about 6 inches down from the hull. It was about 8 inches long and was a lighter color ( inside the crack) from the bottom paint. It looked like a surface...

Hi Bill, I am reading your old post as my husband and and I are considering an Ericson 38-200 vs Cal 39. We will mostly be sailing on San Francisco Bay. I am fond of the Ericsson’s interior. Cal 39s are a bit older and cheaper. Any input to our decision stew would be helpful. B

Hi Loren, Thank you for your very helpful reply. Jim and I have been distracted by the local fires. Will have a clear look at the cracked seal this weekend. Jim will join in if more questions arise. Thank you again, Bonnie

Considering an Ericson 38 (1989) There is a leak In the mast seal at deck level. Any suggested fixes that don’t involve pulling the mast? thanks, B