Phil Rushing
I have been sailing for most of my adult life, but always admired Ericson sailboats from afar. Now, at age 66, I finally have an Ericson, and she's a beauty! I needed something small that I could easily single-hand, so I went with a 23. She's a first edition, manufactured in 1968 and she's in near-pristine condition with new mast,rigging, paint, gel coat, sails, and newer Honda outboard. Just sailed her yesterday (5/6/15) from San Diego Bay to new home in Mission Bay in 15 knots plus, and I couldn't believe what a stout little vessel she is! Feel like I'm livin' the dream!
1968 23' - not an MKII, she's a first edition just known as a 23. Some people call these boats an MK I, but that's a nomenclature that evolved after the MKII's came out and is not accurate; her name is Defiant.
1968 23' - not an MKII, she's a first edition just known as a 23. Some people call these boats an MK I, but that's a nomenclature that evolved after the MKII's came out and is not accurate; her name is Defiant.
- Ericson Yacht Model
- Ericson 23-1
- Ericson Hull Number
- CFZ07730068EG
- Ericson Model Year
- 1968
- Your Boat's Name:
- Defiant
- Year Purchased
- 2015
- Year Sold
- n/a
- Boat Location - City
- San Diego
- Boat Location - State/Region
- US-CALIFORNIA
- Occupation
- pharmacist - retired
Signature
1984 E28+ "Keona"
1968 E23 "Defiant"
1968 E23 "Defiant"