Recent content by Raj

Though in Victoria at the moment, would be interested to know what you'd be asking for the boat. My wife and I have been looking about for options. Engine hrs? Standing rigging okay? Raj

https://www.ericsonyachts.org/infoexchange/showthread.php?16476-Ericson-35-3-dorade-box-leaks A few have noted the issue with the dorade box leaks that might be a good place to begin. Sorry if this has already been mentioned here - took a somewhat hurried peek at the thread.

Cheers Loren, Yes - I would've jumped at this had it not been for the distance!

I've been looking about for a new boat and happened upon this one: https://www.kijiji.ca/v-sailboat/vancouver-downtown-west-end/awesome-turn-key-sailboat-in-mexico-ericson-34-2-sloop/1465402887 Comes with a rather nice equipment list. The boat is somewhat too far for me to get to though - am...

I have an Ericson27 (1977) for sale. Well cared for and good to go. It’s moored at Oak Bay Marina, Victoria BC (Canada) if anyone’s interested. Am open to partial trade for larger sailboat. Asking 9500.00CAD (appox 7100.00 US). EDIT OCTOBER 11th [Boat Sold]

Tenders/Alan, I know what you mean, believe me. I suppose sailing an Ericson 27 with my wife, two boys, and our dog sometimes has me coveting something a wee bit larger! I’m actually hoping to sell the 27 – happened to be browsing about for options when I came by the listing.

https://vanislemarina.com/listings/boat/?boat_id=1&p=listings&f=default No connection to the broker here - just happened upon this. Edit October 12: seems the link has changed: https://vanislemarina.com/new-listing-41-bruce-king-custom-designed-ketch-1992/

Ha! Shall take your word for it Christian (am brushing up on the phenomenology of folding sails). Cheers - thanks for the welcome.

The original I think is the one on the dime. The replica was an early 60s conception -it took some time to get built and on the water.

Genoa Size On my 27, I went with a Genoa measured to these specs: Luff 31' 1", Leech 30.2' Foot 17.2' . I think that's a 135 - seems a good, general sized head sail for most purposes. Added UV protection strip and foam luff. I am in Canada and got the sail made to spec and shipped from...