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Just wanted to share a good experience I had/am having with some folks in the S.D. area. I recently, as of this week, purchased a 1984 E38 and Yachtfinders/Windseekers was the broker I worked with. Steve "Rock" Rogers was my broker and he was really great to work with. He has bent over backwards...

We purchased an Ericson 32 last summer and are planning on installing a dodger. The boat has never had one so we are starting from scratch. Does anyone have any recommendations for a manufacturer in the Seattle to Bellingham area? Also, any tricks/ideas in dodger design that have...

I took off my engine heat exchanger a couple weeks ago after 6 years (5 years actual sailing) trouble-free operation. I found considerable deposits, although the engine has only been slightly hotter than when the unit was new. I really didn't notice any reduction of sea water throughput, either...

Ok, after seeing 10 plus Ericsons on the Bay and in the Oakland estuary this weekend, I think that it is time that we had a rendezvous late this summer or this fall. What would people like a anchor out, or a marina style rendezvous? When would people like it? Once we get some ideas...

I originally posted this in the regional board but it was suggested that I might get more responses here. I'm relatively new to sailing and currently looking for a sailboat in the 25 to 28 foot range. Two near the top of my wish list are the Ericson 25+ and the Ericson 27. None are available...

I'm relatively new to sailing and currently looking for a sailboat in the 25 to 28 foot range. Two near the top of my wish list are the Ericson 25+ and the Ericson 27. None are available for sale locally and my search has largely involved reading about each online, and looking at listings, few...

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If you have an 80's 34 or 35mk3 and you are interested in selling, drop me a line! Regards, Peter

First off, this is NOT my boat. I replied to an ad I found for it, the owner called me and we spoke for awhile. He seems very knowledgeable on this E23 and sailboats in general. This is an early E23, he says the Hull number is #9, if I recall. If this E23 is as he described, I'd...

Hi, new member here. A newbie in more ways than one. (You can view how much so in my thread at: Design & Function > Newbie Seeking Help/Info on Buying a 1976 E23 Wondering if there are gatherings or events (Ericson related) in the San Diego area... Thanks! Marshall

Very nice 1988 Ericson, well outfitted, clean and ready to sail! Hauled and surveyed in December. $24,000 OBO Contact me at desertwinds8@yahoo.com and I will put you in touch with the broker.

Unfortunately, my prized MOONSTRUCK has to be sold. She’s located in Benicia in the San Francisco Bay Area. We acquired her in 2003 from her second owner. She’s a documented vessel. She’s always been well-maintained. New standing rigging in 2003, New UK Main 2005, New Foresail Quantum 2006...

The brochure says 533 sq. ft. Anyone know how they came up with that?

Any recomendations on a good Surveyor in the Bay Area or Delta would be greatly appreciated. An Ericson pro would be a bonus. Thanks for the help, Greg

We are coming up on our 3rd season at a mooring on the Merrimac River in Newburyport and are starting to consider keeping our 32-300 a little further north to be able to access different cruising grounds faster. Does anyone know of a location in the Portsmouth, ME area that would have...

I was cleaning out the hanging locker this spring and noticed that there is potentially a fair sized area under a plywood sheet. The end closes to the hull is fiberglassed in so I didn't take out the screws to look inside, so I'm wondering if anyone else has looked inside. Does anyone know if...

Hey Bay area Vikings I will be in San Fransisco next weekend. I have a free day and would like to know if there are any Vikings out there going for a sail on Sunday the 11th. My girlfriend and son (28years) would love to buy beer and lunch for any Viking headed out for a sail on the bay...

Hi there, can you please help a newbie who is trying to buy his first boat? I am looking for a good surveyor, preferably based in the East Bay. The boats I have been seriously looking at are an E29 and a San Juan 28.

Hello all in the PNW. My wife and I are returning to the west coast in mid-April, trucking our 35-III out with us from Florida. We have a liveaboard slip in Seattle lined up, but need to find a reasonable yard to do a bit of commissioning work. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks, Ted...

I have not been doing a lot of posting lately because I have been pretty busy changing jobs but I wanted to let you guys know I am now running a rigging shop in Annapolis and if anyone in the area is looking for help with their Ericson I/we can provide service. I dont want to cross any lines...

I want a professional top to bottom standing rigging inspection (including aloft, lifelines and steering) before I launch in mid April. Does anyone have suggestions in the Annapolis area? I've tried the heavily advertised names but failure to return calls and no-shows for appointments have...

My father and I are getting ready to buy a sailboat and I could certainly use some advice. My father used to sail until family pressure convinced him to sell the sailboat for a ski boat. He is getting ready to retire now, and I am wanting to begin cruising and doing some racing. I have very...

I have now looked at four E-38 and hope to buy one in the next few years. Most I have looked at needed lots of work. Hope to find a nice one on the waterway from Maryland to Miami. Needs to have heat pump/air conditioning option. Thanks for any leads or information on potential problems. It...

We were thinking of exploring the Honga River area on the east side of Hooper Island this weekend. It's not far from Solomons, but we've never been there. Anyone ever been? Is it worth the trip? Thanks, Chris

Can anyone recommend a good diesel engine mechanic in the Deale, MD area. I recently bought a 28' Ericson with a Universal diesel engine but failed to get an engine survey which was a big mistake. Current mechanic I've had working on it has spent a lot of time and my money on an engine that...

I have a 1974 Ericson 29 for sail. She is located in the 1000 Island area of New York State. She is a fresh watewr boat. Sails extremely well and is in good condition.She has an almost new Full Batten lose footed Main, Roller Furling, Spiniker, #3 Genoa and a Drifter. Wheel Steering. Atomic Four...

Project 1 in 288’s restoration. Any recommendations?

Just a reminder that we are hosting a gathering of sailing friends tomorrow night (February 17, 2007) at our home in Tracys Landing if anyone in the area is interested. :cheers: Some Ericson owners will be there, but there will be other boat owners with their own stories to tell as well. Call...

I thought that putting this in the regional area would be best.... I'm considering bring my E39 up to the San Juan area for the summer. June through end of Aug. I'm from the Portland area. I hope that this thread will for an informative source of suggestions for finding summer moorage and...

Can anyone recommend a good sailmaker in the Chicago area? I have an E28+ and I'd like to have someone who knows what they're looking at take a look at the main over the winter to make sure it's ok. (It needs new tell tales and slugs for sure.) The boat will be stored up in Waukegan at...

If you might be interested in crewing on a trip from the Bay Area to San Pedro, look for the "Looking for Offshore Passage Experience?" thread on the "Cruising and Racing" section.

I have a sublet that is winding down and am looking for a new sublet. If you know of anyone going cruising on your dock, please have them contact me. thanks shaun wurzner@yahoo.com 425-280-6345

I sold my Ericson a couple of years ago, but I still get the newsletter from our yacht club (The Bay City Yacht Club on Saginaw Bay in Lake Huron). And in the most recent I was astonished to see that the membership has gone down so much that they now have about about 45 of the 290 slips in the...

Does anyone in the area know this boat? http://www.yachtworld.com/core/listing/pl_boat_detail.jsp?currency=USD&units=Feet&checked_boats=1462981&slim=quick& It looks great on YW but they just reduced the price. I would like to get some opinions before flying to San Diego. Tim R.

Things I have done Peeled the bottom, let it sit for 7 months, and put 4 coats of Interprotect 1000 and 4 coats of West Systsem followed by application of Trinidad SR. July 2004 Intalled a new rudder July 2004 Replaced all gate valves with Seacocks and ball valves (2004) Rebuilt the...

Sorry for doing a duplicate post, but the Norhtern Cal group is not too active. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I will be decommissioning an Ericson 38 in the Bay Area and could appreciate some information regarding what this should run. I...

I will be decommissioning an Ericson 38 in the Bay Area and could appreciate some information regarding what this should run. I was already quoted around 1600 which is absolutely absourd in my opinion. I know that commissioning the boat in Everett, WA will be under $400. The marina that I...

I'm looking for a surveyor to perform a limited scope survey on a boat I looked at yesterday. There was water in the front and front starboard side of the v berth and I want to make sure the core is not saturated. Also, I want to make sure the bulkheads are ok as well. I have a survey that...

I'm looking for a surveyor to perform a limited scope survey on a boat I looked at yesterday. There was water in the front and front starboard side of the v berth and I want to make sure the core is not saturated. Also, I want to make sure the bulkheads are ok as well. I have a survey that...

I'd like to take a look inside an E38-200, preferably with the aft cabin configuration. If anyone on the list can help me out, please call me at 425-280-6345. Thanks! Shaun

I posted my boat for sale in the classified section of this site as well as at www.sailboatowners.com I'm looking for 20,000. If you want to see pictures, go to http://photos.yahoo.com. Also, please provide feedback based on the price with respect to what you've have seen or know of...

I'm considering putting my boat up for sale with the intent of purchasing a larger Ericson. If anyone is considering an E32, here's what mine has to offer. A new bottom (Peeled and dried for 6 months) with 4 coats of Interprotect 1000 followed by 4 coats of West System. Just rebuilt...

Used diesel, runs well. We bought it to replace a dead Atomic 4, but found it doesn't fit our boat. New alternator, improved alternator bracket, new fuel pump, other upgrades. Asking $3500. Email rschaffner@gmail.com for more information.

Can anyone recommend a good diesel mechanic in the San Francisco or east bay area? Hopefully one which would have some time available in the next couple weeks. We keep our boat in Berkeley, and she has a Perkins 4-108.

I will be sailing through the Bay area in Sept. and would like to know where there are some good anchorages. Also this PNW sailor would like to meet up with some of you southern sailors for some cheer(grog). cheers Gord Huckleberry

This is a consolidation of the information in the other threads to make it a little easier for people to find. ERICSON RENDEVEAU July 23-24 2005 Treasure Island, Clipper Cove. Everyone with an interest in Ericson Yachts and their guests are welcome. Official start of the event seems to be...

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Hi all, I took the initiative to start a new thread on a meeting of E-boat owners in the Bay Area. I figured a better title would help get some more attention as well. Like I said, I'm pretty open and will attempt to get to a raft-up/gathering as it becomes firmed up. Just need to get the...

Can any of you So Cal Ericson owners recommend a preferred sail maker in the San Pedro / Long Beach area? Specifically looking for new Main and 135 Genoa for my 1973 E-27. I know of Dare Sails in San Pedro and North Sails in Long Beach. Yes money is a factor, but I do want new and I would...

Guys, just got a new Navpod and Angleguard on our E32-3. Obviously, old cover does not fit anymore... Any good references for canvas shops that can provide a kit or a ready-made Sunbrella cover? (Not the Spinnaker shop in Palo Alto). Thanks, Stan & Tanya P.S.: Sean, I know it looks...

I am in the process of updating our old girl. Repaintiing the insides of these little storage areas of the teak combings on the port and starboard sides of the cockpit is on the list. Did these ever have a way of draining water ?I've had to sponge it out after washing her down. Anyone out there...

I am intereste in getting a 25+, and live near Puget Sound. You can call at 360 629 4356, or use dld at fidalgo . net Damon

I am looking for the brackets that attaches to the traveler over the hatch. When I purchased the boat, the traveler was moved to the stern. I want to restore it to the hatch area and need the brackets upon which the traveler attaches. If anyone knows where I can find them I would appreciate...

Hello to all- I am a somewhat new Ericson owner and live in Portland, ME. I'd love a chance to get together on the water with some other Ericson owners to compare notes about our fabulous boats and see what others have done in the way of improvements. Is anybody out there interested in...

I could not tell if the area under the front V-Berth (where the water and waste holding tanks are located) drains to the bilge. I would like to hose the area down. I guess I could simply try it but thought I would ask. Thanks in advance. Steve

Can anyone reccommend a Seattle area rigger? I need some inspection/maintenance done as well as some other modifications. thanks mark :egrin:

Does any one out there know what the wetted surface area of a E-35 is in sqare feet? I am trying to calculate cost for a localized blister repair job for a 35 I am close to purchasing. I did find a calculation on the web but it requires a lot of measurements (which I can't do at this point)...

I'm considering removing the nave table area on my 77 E-32 to replace all my seacocks and valves, as well as evaluated my engine mounts and rear engine area. Has anyone done this and what am I in for? It's pretty tough servicing that area properly due to space limitations and I'm thinking...

I'm considering removing the nave table area on my 77 E-32 to replace all my seacocks and valves, as well as evaluated my engine mounts and rear engine area. Has anyone done this and what am I in for? It's pretty tough servicing that area properly due to space limitations and I'm thinking...

- Originally Posted 5 Nov 2000 - ATTN: Tampa/St. Petersburg Area Sailors I'll be visiting in the St. Petersburg area in January and February next year and am interested in renting a sailboat for a few days. I'll need something in the 28 to 30 foot range. I plan to sail local coastal...