Recent content by C.J.B

Thanks for the tip Loren! Hope we can get the Portland area Ericson sailors together sometime this spring or summer.

Quite the coincidence - I'm also looking for ANY size jib sail that would fit a E 29. I have a rolling furler. I'm in the NW.

I have this same issue on the Universal engine on my E29. Hoping the fix is simple like Jerry describes using higher/ lower attachment on the throttle lever.

As to Vancouver, WA, does anyone know when the dock will open so we can tie up and enjoy the new Vancouver waterfront, which they did quite a nice job with. I was down there a couple of weeks ago, and while you might be able to use the dock in a pinch, the surrounding area was fenced off from...

Loren, that's really helpful information. I was looking at Cathlamet as a possible destination in itself because it looks like you can walk to a lot cafes and other places not far from the marina, and it would appear to be one of the few marinas where this is the case. Although Rainer is...

While we are talking about maintainance, does anyone here have experience with electric heads? My E29, fairly recently acquired, has one and I'm just not sure if it's hooked up properly. Not the electronics, as is runs, but as far as hoses and proper operating procedures. I'm on the multnomah...

Thanks Saul! I'll text you later today. Curtis

Would anyone be available this Saturday the 26th to help me move the boat downriver several miles to a new marina? Flexible on the time. It's just that it's the first time out with my new boat, but the engine runs well, and if conditions are nice we could raise the sails. Let me know. Thanks, Curtis

That would be great! I'd love either, going for a sail on your boat, or helping crew mine for an afternoon. My boat is on the Willamette currently, so we'll need to motor a bit to get to the Columbia. But even a short cruise with the motor would be fun, if you only had a couple hours. How many...

Thanks Lauren, Tom and Saullincer for responding. I've got the E29. And although I mostly know what I'm doing, I'd welcome someone coming along on sail or two, since it's a size upgrade for me. Any takers, LMK. Especially with this gorgeous weather we're having lately.

Greetings, I'm new here, but I did recently aquire an Ericson sailboat. I've noticed most folks on the NW thread are in the Puget Sound region, but was wondering how many members are in Portland and sail the Columbia? Do any gatherings happen around here? Should we plan some? Thanks! Curtis