Recent content by lainey

Emerald Thank you for your very sensible advice and information. The boat does have sails. I just wondered what we would be looking at in the future. The rigging is there we just need to put it up. We also need to have the boat transported from storage to the water. I prefer this particular boat...

Thanks Randy and Loren That is an interesting idea Randy. I guess it was the combination of the crack and the wiggle that got us worried. I wish I had a pic to post... Loren I have looked at that link (thanks for the reference) The inner liner hides the construction, as mentioned, so it's hard...

Hi GreenFlash Thanks for your reply. That gives me some insight into a possible repair. I would still like to know if anyone is familiar with the way Ericson did the installation on the 26'. I read somewhere that it is different from the other Ericsons. Professional rigger and used jibs is...

Greetings all, This is my first post as a new member. I have been looking at a 1970 Ericson 26' for purchase. My sailing experience dates from a long time ago and was not very substantial at that. The boat in question has a slightly wiggly chain plate. It is the most aft plate in a set of...