• Untitled Document

    The 2024-2025 Fund Raising Season has Opened!

    EricsonYachts.org has opened the season for raising funds to support the expenses of the site. If you would like to participate, please see the link below for additional information.

    Thanks so much for your continued support of EricsonYachts.org!

    2024-2025 Fund Raising Info

1976

  1. A

    1976 Ericson 25 - 2000$

    The Good : The boat sails well and was in the water last year, I have sails for it, mast and it has a working engine. It has a cradle as well. It comes with life jackets and all lines and rigging. The Bad: I won't lie, it has a few problems. The rudder has a crack in it and needs to be...
  2. T

    1976 Ericson 27 Project For Sale, Reasonable Offer

    I'm reluctantly parting ways with my 1976 Ericson 27. She has much promise but I won't be able to put the appropriate amount of work in. I have several threads in this forum (old) on work I have done, including replacing steering cables and some of the thru-hull fittings. The Atomic-4 and the...
  3. F

    1976 Ericson 36-C

    Hull #6. Completely rebuilt over last four years by me. Not an original wire, or hose left in her. Westerbeke installed last year, 270 watt solar array on stainless arch, Wilcox Crittenden Skipper head, Norcold reefer, Aries Mark V wind vane, Egur Manual windlass, Rocna 44lb., Fortress FX-37, Uk...
  4. A

    For Sale 1976 E27 - New Jersey

    Reluctantly for Sale my 1976 E27 wheel steering with inboard atomic 4. bought the boat last year but problems with my right arm force me to sell. I upgraded the atomic 4 with Indigo electronic ignition. new thru hulls. roller furler. etc.... currently in a great marina in Pine Beach NJ in the...
  5. J

    1976 E 32 head valve repair

    Recently the water intake valve began leaking water into bowl. Must now shut off main valve to keep water out. Anyone have a clue as to make and model of this year boats head? Suggestions on replacing/repairing valve?
  6. P

    The original tiller for a 1976 27'

    I need to replace my (broken) tiller, which is 52" long. In speaking with Carol at H & L she shows the proper tiller is 46 3/4" long, # 1157, with a 5" rise. Does anyone know what the original was or have any suggestions as to which tiller(s) may be correct, understanding that a tiller is a...
  7. M

    Newbie Seeking Help/Info on Buying a 1976 E23

    Hi, just joined this interesting and informative site and appreciate that newbies (like me) can hopefully find help here. I've been looking to buy a sailboat, it'll be my first boat (aside from 16' catamarans). Wanting to get something over 20 ft, allowing me to spend an occasional overnight...
  8. C

    Inboard on 1976 30' Ericson

    My atomic 4 is blown and i need some suggestions on whether to go with an outboard or try to replace it with another inboard. Is it passable to pull this off with $1,000 and how will i hook up the batteries wither way i do it.Thanks
  9. S

    Pedestal for Table 1976 E 32

    Hi all, I have a 1976 32. I am looking to replace the pedestal, base on cabin floor and on the bottom of the table. The 'T' handles that were used to tighten the pedestal became stripped. I am looking to either replace the 'sockets' and pedestal, or get an extending tube that I can use. The...
  10. P

    bimimi for my 1976 27'

    We want to put a bimimi on our 27' and would like to here from anyone who has any suggestions on where to purchase one. The key of course is being to find someone who has made them before to insure a proper fit. Thanks Don
  11. B

    1976 Ericson 29 FS: $2200 obo

    Hey everyone, If you're looking for a cheaper, sound boat with a lot of potential, I'm selling mine. Here's a copy of the ad I placed on the local classifieds: 1976 Ericson 29. Solid, overbuilt hull. Pretty boat with its classic lines. Inboard and most of interior was removed due to rain water...
  12. D

    1976 E27 Head / Lines to pump out

    I am still considering a E27 here in the Chesapeak Bay area. The owner has recently had a new holding tank installed. My problem is the look of the resulting installation. The lines now feed to a pump out fitting on starboard deck (I presume because we can't dump the stuff overboard anymore). My...
  13. C

    Question on new price of 1976 e35

    Hello all, I took Sadie out for a 80 mile cruise a week or two ago and one of my volunteering crew members asked a question I could not answer. "So how much did your 1976 e35 cost new?"... uh...er... I finally said "I dunno... good question. After viewing and sailing other boats her size and...
  14. B

    1976 E-25 For Sale $6500

    Currently near Helena, Montana Center board model (also ballasted) Sails great! Good mechanical condition, some minor cosmetic blemishes consistent with its age. Mainsail, Genoa, and Jib in good condition. Spinnaker and whisker pole that I've never used but assume to be in good shape...
  15. R

    Ericson 23 1976 Wiring ?HELP?

    My boat is a combination of old and new electrical wiring. The new wiring has been poorly done, and is no help. I'm trying to clean up and make sense of it. The older wiring, coming from the battery area, has four wires-black,pinkish(probably red to start), tan colored, and blue. These wires...
  16. D

    Need help with Asbestos concern on 1976 Ericson 29

    Hello brothers and sisters united in Erison loyalty. I recently bought a 1976 Ericson 29' that showed an asbestos heat wrapping around the engine exhaust system pipes. Now I believe this is the original heat wrapping, and the owner himself said it included asbestos (the surveyor missed it)...
  17. P

    Purchase Survey of E29 (1976) and keel Bolts

    Hello, I had an E29 sloop hauled out today with a marine surveyor to determine if I am going to go through with this purchase. Everything was relatively fine (for a 30 year old boat) until he pulled up the 2 panels on the cabin floor and stated there are no Keel bolts in those holes. I ran home...
  18. M

    1976 E23 MKII for sale

    Sails: Main and 3 foresails 1-180% 2- 150% 3- 110%. Masthead spinnaker (Blue), pole and rigging. Instruments: depth, speed, windspeed. Trailer: bearing buddies - new bearings 2005. 4.5 mercury outboard, 6 gal. tank. Danforth anchor, 10 ft. of chain and 200 ft. nylon rode. VHF radio. All...
  19. G

    1976 Ericson 32-2 For Sale

    Tally II 1976 Ericson 32-2 A classic Bruce King sloop which was one of his most outstanding designs. Equally at home racing as she is cruising. Meticulously maintained, may very well be the best example of a 32-2 anywhere. She is a well thought out interior with best possible use of space...
  20. 1973E29 TUG

    Boat Swings Wildly at Anchor in a breeze

    I dont know if anyone else has noticed their boat swing around a lot while at anchor in a moderate to heavy breeze. It seems that other boats in the same anchorage lie relatively calmly into the wind while our Ericson 29 is pacing back and fourth like a spooked horse. Watching the boat for...
    • 1973E29 TUG
    • Thread
    • 1976 anchor anchor sail anchoring boat breeze riding riding sail sail sailrite swings wildly
    • Replies: 25
    • Forum: Cruising & Racing
  21. G

    1976 32-2 For Sale

    :egrin: Tally II 32-2 is up for sale. Bruce King MAKE ERICSON LOA 31'7 MODEL 32-2 BEAM 9'8 PRICE $30,000.00 DRAFT 4'11 LOCATION Logan, UT ENGINE MODEL Volvo CONTACT NUMBER (435) 787-8844 HORSEPOWER 29 BOAT NAME Tally II CRUISING SPEED 6.0 LENGTH FEET 31 MAX SPEED 6.5 @ 1800...
  22. J

    Main Wood Hatch E32 1976

    Well the ends of this have finally given way after almost thirty years of dutiful service. I checked the general discussion and did not see anyone with this exact project so I am starting to ask for the best approach. Repair or Replace? This is a heavey wooden (teak?) cover over the...
  23. S

    Wanted - Table Pedestal for Dinette 1976 E 32

    I am looking for a new/used pedestal for my dinette table for my 1976 32. I am looking specifically the mounts that bolt/screw to the cabin sole and the underside of the table. My existing mount is stripped where the T-bolt threads into the mount on the sole. I have had to drill it out and...
  24. A

    1976 E-25 Centerboard For Sale

    E-25 FOR SALE. NEEDS SOME TLC. IN THE SEATTLE AREA. CAN POSSIBLY TRANSPORT UP TO 250 MI.. ASKING $2750. BOB MYERS AYREWEST@CS.COM 253 217-1317
  25. J

    1976 E-27 Spreader-feet replacements

    :confused: Trying to locate spreader "feet" (to attach spreaders to the mast) For a 1976 E-27 . Mine have cracked and broken & I do not know if welding is a viable solution. Please let me know where these can be gotten. Oue short season is here and I do not want to miss out on sailing...
Top