Recent content by Dave Topolski

Norcold Refrigeration Compressor Needed Jim I just searched the Ericson site to learn you contemplated replacing your Norcold unit. I'm looking to obtain the compressor unit for my boat an E-35 III in Channel Islands, CA. I realize many months have elapsed since you first posted your query...

I'd appreciate some advice on replacing my wire & line spinnaker halyard. Is there any problem with using an all line halyard, what size,type,etc has proven best? Thanks. Dave T.35 E IIII Seabird Channel Islands, CA.

Channel Islands Jeff We have our 35 E at Ventura and have made several trips to the Islands. If you were thinking of a stopping over place it would seem to me that either Ventura or Oxnard are preferable to Marina Del Ray. As to anchorages, staying current with the wind and the weather...

Does anyone have any experience with polar diagrams? I recently read "Winning Races " by John Heyes in which he talked about their use to maximize boat speed. I wonder whether the results justify the cost. Please give your opinion or experience. Our boat is a E35-3 that I want to race more...

I recently finished a book by John Heyes titled "Winning Races" . One of the many things he introduced me to was the polar diagram. Has anyone seen or obtained a copy for our Ericson 35-3's? Our boat is at Ventura, CA. It's a 1986, hull # 240, her name is Seabird. Any information you can...