Recent content by dhill

Hi Christian, I have the same trepidation leaving the dock (and sometimes returning). I fortunately have a bit more space where my slip is, but the marina narrows down substantially to an area of smaller boats. I'm always hyper-aware that a strong southerly breeze will blow me perpendicularly...

We typically have 2-3 people and 2 golden retrievers on our Ericson 35-3. It can be a bit cozy and depends on the behavior of your dogs. We have cruised for up to 8 days living on the boat. As long as you can keep the energy levels down and are organized about boundaries, it can work well...

Hope you all are safe and doing well. Dave

I was about to ask you about that! Any challenges drilling the holes? Thanks! Dave

Thanks Christian, for the info on what to look for when choosing candidate plywood. How thick is the veneer? Thanks! Dave

Wow Christian - the new sole looks fantastic - as good as new! Who is the manufacturer of the teak and holly plywood? Thanks for taking us through the process and Happy New Year! Dave

The previous owner of my boat installed the Raymarine a65 7" chart plotter on an adjustable arm on the starboard side of the binnacle guard. I find it to be a very convenient place to have the plotter, since it can be rotated around so that I can run the boat from the stern seating or from the...

Hi Chris, I agree with Pete - I would check your propeller. I have a 25XP in my Ericson 35-3 and it does about 6 knots at 2100, 6.5 knots at 2400 in reasonably calm water. I have a 15" RH x 11" 2-blade fixed prop on my boat. Last weekend, I was heading north into Broad Sound in Casco Bay...

Very cool! I would be interesting to see how many of the 284 or so Ericson 35-3s are still going. I have seen similar tracking done for antique cars with similarly low production numbers. It can take a while to compile such information, mostly through folks monitoring sites like this, access...

Welcome! Great to have you here! Dave

I have an ePropulsion Spirit 1.0 extra short shaft on my 8.6' Avon dinghy with fiberglass bottom. It is not speedy, but it is almost silent and doesn't wake the neighbors at anchorages. No fuel, oil to worry about. Two parts, each about 22 lbs. The battery floats. It also interfaces with...

Thanks for the video Christian! I purchased the same unit. The Ericson 35-3 has the same problem with the propane locker getting in the way. I have been considering trying to work around it by mounting it in the stern lazarette, but your solution may be my eventual result. Dave

We discovered a serious issue and truck the boat to a new boatyard who can make the repair so we can use the boat this summer. The following blog provided great advice, even though my trip was much shorter. I only did a fraction of the things mentioned in the blog, but my trip was only 50...

Congratulations Michele - it is great to have another Ericson 35-3 owner here! It's a great boat!

Congratulations and welcome! Great to have another Ericson 35-3 owner!