Recent content by shevrin

The dodger on our 1974, 29 foot Ericson is "all but destroyed". It's old and I need to replace it. Can anyone give me some guidance as to where I might find one-possibly used. My budget is tight and I want to keep my cost down. I live in Oceanside, CA. Thanks, SHevrin

Can't Wait Sven, Me and my family are new to sailing. We purchased our first sail boat this past summer,the Woodwind. She is a 1974 29 Ft Ericson, and she is berthed in Oceanside Harbor. I am still on Active Duty in the Army and currently stationed on the other side of the world in Fort Drum...

Thanks Lew, Thanks for the info on Minneys. We got a really good deal with our Ericson. We had her checked out, and we are pleased that she is a solid boat. Is there a dedicated web site for Ericson owners in the SD area? Brian

My wife and I own a 1974, 29 foot Ericson in Oceanside. We purchased it sign unseen (except for pictures on the internet). We took it out for the first time back in mid July. I am in the Army and I was on r & r, meeting my family in San Diego. It's a "first" boat for us and a dream come true...

Advice on Long Distance Cruising with an e29. We are new to sailing, but me and my wife are the "total adventurers", having backpacked all over, and traveled quite extensively. Buying the e29 was a great purchase for us poth for us and for our kids. In the next couple of years my wife and I...

We own a 1974, 29 foot Ericson sloop. We are new to sailing and we are looking at Catalina as our first big trip. But I have big dreams, and ideas. Can you sail a 29 foot sloop to Hawaii? If so how do I start the preparation? Brian

New to SoCal Sailing I am currently on active duty serving as a chaplain in the Army. We made our purchase sight un-sean (except on the internet) back in May. The picture is in July when I was on r & r. We used to live in the SD area, and we are working hard to move back there next summer...

The Hevrin family in Oceanside, California on our (new to us) 29 Foot Ericson with our instrctor and friend Dennis.

We recently purchased a 1974, 29 foot Ericson. In the brochures I have seen on-line there is a sink above the head. Our boat does not have a sink. Did this boat come with different configurations in 1974? sHevrin

I am looking for an Owners Manual for my 1974, 29 foot Ericson. Can anyone give me some guidance. Thanks. sHevrin

Appriciation and Question ChrisS, Thank you for your advise. Can you give me more info on the Indigo Prop? bhevrin

Being new to sailing, we recently purchased a 1974, 29 foot Ericson. It has an Atomic 4, gasoline motor that has less than 20 hours on the rebuild. There is not much control or power to rear. What can I do? Do I need a new prop? bhevrin