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  1. SolAire Anchor.jpg

    SolAire Anchor.jpg

    SolAire anchored Somes Sound, Maine If you look close, there are two cats and Lisa in the picture. Not shown are seals, bald eagles, osprey, loons and tons of cormorants.
    • gadangit
    • Media item
    • cruising e39 or 39b
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    • Album: SolAire
    • Category: E39 + Variants
  2. A great cruise during not-so-great times

    E32-3 A great cruise during not-so-great times

    My girlfriend and I, she being an employment victim of COVID, and me being a fortunate work-from-home tech worker, decided to make the best of it and head north for a social distancing trip to... wherever, really. It ended up being the San Juan Islands, where the county tourism board recently...
    • Geoff W.
    • Blog entry
    • 32-3 anacortes anchoring cruising cypress island patos island port townshend puget sound san juan islands seattle
    • Comments: 4
    • Category: Racing & Cruising
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    Sailing by the Dunes on Lake Michigan. Such beautiful water and scenery. Nothing quite like seeing it from the water under sail.
    • olsenjohn
    • Media item
    • cruising e25cb sailing sailing intensifies life
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    • Album: 1973 E25 Centerboard "Janie Ann"
    • Category: E25 + Variants
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    Sailing by the bell outside Northport.
    • olsenjohn
    • Media item
    • cruising e25cb sailing
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    • Album: 1973 E25 Centerboard "Janie Ann"
    • Category: E25 + Variants
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    The boat always looks so warm and inviting at night. I enjoyed sleeping on her.
    • olsenjohn
    • Media item
    • cruising e25cb overnight slip
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    • Album: 1973 E25 Centerboard "Janie Ann"
    • Category: E25 + Variants
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    Just enjoying sailing on Gran Traverse Bay!
    • olsenjohn
    • Media item
    • cruising e25cb sailing
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    • Album: 1973 E25 Centerboard "Janie Ann"
    • Category: E25 + Variants
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    Leaving Elk Rapids, Michigan on our long awaited big trip! Next stop Northport, then on to Leland, then Charlevoix, then back to Elk Rapids. A big circle.
    • olsenjohn
    • Media item
    • cruising e25cb
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    • Album: 1973 E25 Centerboard "Janie Ann"
    • Category: E25 + Variants
  8. D

    1987 Ericson 38-200 For Sale

    https://images.boats.com/resize/1/91/98/7179198_0_100820192050_0.jpg?t=1565463874000&w=1200&h=1200 https://images.boats.com/resize/1/91/98/7179198_0_100820192050_1.jpg?t=1565463874000&w=1200&h=1200...
  9. S

    Would you take your Ericson offshore?

    By offshore, I mean, would you take your current Ericson to the South Pacific, for example? As I approach the one year mark in my search for a boat, I am considering widening my search in several ways, or at least more seriously than I have been. This means increasing my budget (from my current...
  10. F

    1972 Ericson 35-II

    Hi all, About a year ago I moved out to California and ended up buying and living on Fierce Grace, a 1972 Erickson 35-II. The plan is to go cruising in a couple years. I'm new to the site, did a bit i searching and couldn't find a thread for 35-II's. Hoping we can create one or someone can...
  11. C

    Need a second hand or an additional member for a sailing team?-Marina Del Ray/Redondo

    Hi All! I wanted to reach out and see if there are any racing teams or cruisers here that are need of an extra set of hands? I am a young (in-shape, late 20s) sailor that just completed my ASA 101,103,104 sailing certifications in 2016. I am looking to learn as much as possible from people...
  12. G

    School and the cruising lifestyle.

    My girlfriend and I are planning some big changes for the near future which unfortunately includes selling my boat and pulling up our stakes in Southern California for a couple of years. Each of us has been nurturing a desire to do some cruising and together that dream seems so much more...
  13. F

    What brand autopilot for the Ericson 1977 cruising 31?

    What type of autopilot will work on the Ericson 77 crusing 31?
  14. F

    Need a schematic of the linkage for an Ericson 1977 Cruising 31

    Does anyone have a schematic of the linkage for the steering on this vessel? I have a picture I can send but it won't post to this page. E mail me directly if you want to see the picture. Were all of them this way?
  15. Sven

    US documentation for cruising, questions

    We're going through the documentation process to let us legally leave US waters and enter other countries. I'm hoping someone here who has gone through the process might help with some of the questions ? 1 - "Endoresements for which application is made" - do we just check off...
  16. S

    E34-T East Coast Coastal Cruising Questions

    Hello, I am new to the site and am a former owner of an E30. Since then, I've owned, sailed and lived aboard a Columbia 50, Comar 43 and Baltic 42DP. I am considering a E34T for an East Coast cruiser... Spending summers in New England and winters as far south as the Bahamas and places in...
  17. S

    E34-T East Coast Coastal Cruising Questions

    Hello, I am new to the site and am a former owner of an E30. Since then, I've owned, sailed and lived aboard a Columbia 50, Comar 43 and Baltic 42DP. I am considering a E34T for an East Coast cruiser... Spending summers in New England and winters as far south as the Bahamas and places in...
  18. S

    Cruising chute for an e 27

    Hello, Was looking into buying a used asymetrical spinnaker on ebay from a catalina 25, price $500, My boat has only a 150 genoa and a main, no spinnaker in the inventory. This is the first year with the boat, and I am under the impression that a spinnaker would be essential here on the hudson...
  19. C

    Ericson 34 "Cuddledune"

    Greetings, We are selling our beautiful 1988 Ericson 34, in Seattle Washington. We've been partners in this fast cruising sailboat since 1993. The interior is gorgeous - the teak still shines, the cane inserts in all the doors are still perfect, and the teak & holly floor was new in...
  20. Sven

    It is official, going cruising !

    As some of you know, Nancy and I have been hoping to go cruising for some time. We actually started talking about it shortly after our Baltic coast sailing honeymoon (the first time Nancy had ever sailed !) in 1978. A few days ago invites were sent out for my retirement party at JPL. Nancy...
  21. R

    Ericson Cruising 31 on Seattle craigs list

    I've no interest in this boat but noticed it listed on Seattle Craig's List today in case someone is interested. http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/boa/2086280091.html
  22. F

    Normal cruising speed for different E boats

    Although I no longer enter races, I am a stickler for maximizing boat speed on our E30+. She sails well and I can readily tell when sail trim is correct and she is sailing to her potential, or close to that. I have been pleasantly surprised that she can sail faster than her rated technical...
  23. E

    E36RH - IOR boat for racing and cruising?

    The E36RH makes no pretenses about being an IOR design. My question is... does this particular IOR boat exhibit 'extreme' stereotype bad IOR sailing characteristics? I'm looking for a racer/cruiser to first use on the Great Lakes (incl e.g. Chicago-Mac), but then migrate to offshore racing...
  24. toddbrsd

    Cruising Long Beach Saturday

    I will be taking out my brother in law and his girlfriend tomorrow around noon. Probably just cruising around the islands in Long Beach. But first I am going to have them haul me up the mast in the morning. Attempted to change the mast head light and masthead fly last friday on my maiden...
  25. D

    Bluewater cruising in an E38??

    New to this group but getting very close to buying a 1982 Ericson 38 with the intention of doing some ocean cruising (South Pacific to Australia in mind). Ive been reading a lot about cruising in this boat and a lot of people say they would not. Does anyone have any experience or any opinions...
  26. u079721

    Cruising World photos - "Ericson Eagle"

    I entered a few of my photos in the Cruising World Spring Photo Contest at http://forums.cruisingworld.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=603 and while there I came across this amazing photo labeled "ericson_eagle_038_edited" I've had to chase various birds from my masthead before, but I...
  27. WBurgner

    Cruising Route - St Pete to Abacos

    Comments welcome from those that have transited the keys to the Bahamas. Departing 6/1/10. I intend to go direct to Marathon, pick up a passenger at Key Largo, then cross at Bimini/Riding Rock, cross the bank to Hole on the Wall via Chub Cay, proceeding north through the Abacos. I am most...
  28. Loren Beach

    California cruising article just out

    http://www.latitude38.com/ebooks.html The May '10 Latitude 38 issue, pp 104 - 107, has a marvelous cruising article by long-time Olson 34 sailors Lina and Bruce Nesbit. I believe that you can also read it in the Lat. 38 on-line edition referenced above. And, they make it clear that they cruise...
  29. E

    Cruising Boat Stats - Live Spreadsheet

    I wanted to let you know about this online spreadsheet on curising boat stats that is live on the web. I am trying to gather all of the wonderful analysis that is out there into a simpler more flexible environment for people to use as a reference. The idea is to have a place where all your...
  30. treilley

    Maine cruising

    We returned last week from about 2 weeks cruising the Maine coast. The trip started Friday, Sep. 4th with an overnight race from Portland, Maine to Northeast Harbor Maine(103nm). We started off strong as the scratch boat and slowly pulled away from our competition to take the win for a second...
  31. S

    Long Distance Cruising in a 29 footer

    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
  32. P

    Suggested cruising guides for B.C. Gulf Islands

    Greetings, My wife and I are planning a 10-12 day cruise from Bellingham, WA up into the Canadian Gulf Islands. I am looking for any good literature ( cruising guides) on this majestic Island group. I have Bill Wolferstan's "Cruising guide to the Gulf Islands & a good set of Canadian charts...
  33. P

    Suggested Cruising Books for B.C. Gulf Islands

    Greetings, My wife and I are planning a 10-12 day cruise from Bellingham, WA up into the Canadian Gulf Islands. I am looking for any good literature ( cruising guides) on this majestic Island group. I have Bill Wolferstan's "Cruising guide to the Gulf Islands & a good set of Canadian...
  34. C

    Cruising in Mexico ?

    Please read the attached article from www.thelog.com. As you are planning a Trip to or through Mexico BEWARE of Smugglers Corridor :cool: The Log keeps up on current events down here in SoCal and is a good reference for you Travelers. We birth 40 miles from the Border and take ALL of this Drug...
  35. M

    E-25+ For Cruising Mexico?

    I have just been (almost) given a very nice E-25+. She has the original saildrive(?) which isn't running, but has an outboard mounted on the transom. Don't know what is wrong with the saildrive, or even if its worth fixing, but that's not the jest of my questions. Knowing the draft is a little...
  36. Loren Beach

    Cruising Article (non Ericson)

    A friend of mine that has owned a "Willard Nine Ton" (Crealock design, cutter, 30' on deck) for many years passed along this article by an owner of a sister ship. They have a small owners' discussion group on a Yahoo list. I thought that the information was interesting and potentially useful...
  37. J

    Ericson 34R.. for Cruising ??

    Recently sold my Bristol 32, classic plastic cruising boat. Did not get much, the market is . oh, well .. you know.. I got interested in an Ericson 34R. I don't know anything about this boat, the Ericson boats, etc.. nothing. I am former owner of a Pearson Commander, Pearson Vanguard, and...
  38. T

    Cruising Guide for New England?

    So I am starting to plan a New England Cruise for next summer on Escape Plan. Thinking I will go non stop up to Falmouth, then have the wife and kids fly up and take a week to 10 days to cruise west, maybe 2 weeks if we can swing the time. Plan to end up at Sandy Hook NJ, maybe leave the boat...
  39. S

    Cruising in and on "Paradise" NEW BLOG

    Have only been a member for a short time, but have owned my 36C for almost 31 years. My wife and I retired in 1997. She has started a blog to share our adventures with our friends, which has been updated.Take a look. boatbumms.blogspot.com Or just google boatbumms
  40. C

    Cruising Aug 16-31 2008

    Just in case any one wants to get their ship together with ours ei Eden and Hilda Harris an E 30+ and a E28+ we will be cruising the Canadian Gulf Islands Aug 16-31 Montigue Harbour, Ganges, Pirates Cove, Maple Bay etc. we will be monitoring VHF chan 16 and 10 and cel 250 888 4505 and cell...
  41. Loren Beach

    Adding Solar Panels for Cruising

    http://www.wbryant.com/StellaBoat/Projects/battery/solar1/index.htm Wally is getting closer to his "cast off" date and has posted his solution to adding solar generating to the top of his fabric dodger. Well-detailed pics and narrative, as usual! :) FYI..... Cheers, Loren
  42. R

    Wanted Ericson Cruising 36

    I am looking for an Ericson Cruising 36. I lost my 36C to a fire in January 07 and have not been able to find a replacement in good shape. Bob Swayze
  43. C

    Headsail Design for Cruising E-38

    O.K. my wife Taryn and I are in the midst of major outfitting wo we can shoove off and go Cruising- extended Cruising with some serious Offshore. we're plannning about 4 years, leaving from the North East, to sail around the Carribean, than at some point sooner or later go the Canal and cross...
  44. M

    E30 in 12/07 Cruising World

    While looking through a friends back issue I found this piece by Vincent McGowan.....one of our own EY.c members.... Well worth reading.....very well written.... Like most of these threads I have read.......my $.02 Worth Mort Fligelman E35-3 Acapella Boca Raton, FL
  45. F

    Has anyone done extended cruising with an E35?

    I'm wondering if there is adequate storage for months worth of food? Was the boat comfortable for an extended period in various wind and wave conditions? Thanks in advance.
  46. B

    Ericson Blue Water Capabilities

    As I have narrowed down my search for a new boat to the Ericson 34, I have noticed in all my lurking about that the Ericsons are not listed in anyon'e list of "blue water production boats". They are invariably complemented as great sailors and cruisers, but never recommended for the long haul...
    • Bardo
    • Thread
    • blue cruiser cruising ericson long distance offshore
    • Replies: 65
    • Forum: Design & Function
  47. K

    E39 for liveaboard and cruising

    Hello, I am new user without a boat :esad: We are currently researching our options and we find E39 very appealing. We still have cca 1-2 years before purchasing the boat (unless bargain pops up). I've asked at rec.boat.cruising about peoples experiences with E39 to get some impartial ;)...
  48. C

    September Cruising Questions

    San Juans in September Whats the weather like in September curising the San Juans. Its not as crowded I'm told. How about the winds etc. Thanks Chris
  49. T

    Cruising World Article on Ericson

    I read in the May Crusing World magazine a reference to an article called "I Love Ericsons" by Melissa Neale and I must have missed that issue. Does anyone have a copy they could scan and email to me? Thanks, Bart
  50. B

    Cruising and marinas

    In my years of cruising around the Chesapeake, I've always anchored in creeks and not marinas. Frankly, I like the solitude of the creek, but this year I want to stop at some marinas on some of my longer cruises. I'm a bit embarrassed to admit that I don't know what the procedure is when...
  51. C

    George Town Cruising Regatta

    Just a quick report on our racing in the Bahamas this season. We raced our E38 Kismet in the Staniel Cay Regatta on New Year's Day where we finished 6th of 17 boats in a non rated (boat for boat) event. This is a cruising boat event so it's race what you have. Most boats are equipped with...
  52. S

    Cruising in and on "Paradise"

    We started cruising in 1997. Left Los Angeles took 4 1/2 years to get to North Carolina. Had to do med and family work. Left Florida last Feb and are now in Venezuela. Check out our blog for pics and lots of sea stories http://boatbumms.blogspot.com
  53. S

    E38 Calou's Cruising Log & Pics

    http://www.sailblogs.com/member/calou/ Nice to see a E38 out there doing what an E38 does best. Click on the blog link on their site for plenty of info and pictures. Looks like a great cruise.
  54. S

    Exercise Equip for Cruising?

    A couple weeks ago, we spent a week on a 42' Moorings catamaran. I couldn't believe how much my feet and ankles swelled with so much time on the boat and so little time ashore. Here is my question: On a small sailboat, what do you long-distance cruisers use for excercise equipment to keep...
  55. R

    Cruising with an E38

    My wife and I have gotten a little more serious about going cruising. When I asked her when she wanted to go, she replied "I see us leaving in 5 years" This was a bit unexpected for me as I was thinking 10years out or so. Hey, she wants to go, I'm not complaining! So the question becomes how...
  56. Jeff Asbury

    Ericson 41 Wind Shadow West Sailboat Cruising Sailing Book?

    Has any one heard of this book? It's up fo bid on E-Bay RALPH J. NARANJO ERICSON 41 WIND SHADOW WEST SAILBOAT CRUISING SAILING BOOK...
    • Jeff Asbury
    • Thread
    • book cruising sailboat sailing shadow wind
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: The Raftup
  57. R

    Catalina article in Cruising World mag

    I picked up the October issue of Cruising World and it has a article about an "east coaster's" (who's the editor) 4 day cruise to Catalina
  58. Loren Beach

    Lower Columbia River cruising

    We are just back from our annual cruise down the river. Here is the view while anchored in the huge "liberty ship moth-ball fleet basin" behind Tongue Point. This is just east of Astoria Oregon. (the moth-ball fleet is long gone.) The view astern sometimes includes a bald eagle or two or one of...
  59. U

    Cruising 30+

    We own a well maintained 1984 E30+ and sail it regularly here in Alaska. I have the on going project of strengthening it for extended coastal and some open water cruising. I'm always looking for input to my punch list ie: potential weak spots that can be strengthed, standing rigging, etc. -Z
  60. R

    Cruising Sloop

    Wanted: 36 C Cruising Sloop :egrin: I am still actively looking for a clean 36 C sloop/cutter located anywhere on the Mid-Atlantic, Florida or the Gulf Coast. I pay cash. contact Roy:egrin:
  61. K

    Cruising RPM's

    The person I purchased our boat from told me that he always motored at 2000 RPM's and thus forward speed of 6 knots. Some where I read that the cruising speed for our boat is 7 knots. This would require much higher R's on the motor (22 hp Universal). I do have a work order for the local...
  62. S

    Recommend a Cruising Pressure Cooker?

    Hey, all you galley rats, I have a question: Who makes the best high quality pressure cooker to use on my boat? I want a smallish one, if this makes any difference. What other pots and pans do you galley slaves think might be indispensible for me on a 25' sailboat? No oven; single propane...
  63. S

    Cruising E25's in the Sea of Cortez

    Jeff Marble and I ("Amigo" and "Seahorse") are thinking about trailering our boats down from Idaho to San Carlos, Mexico to launch for a 10 day trip across to Mulege and Conception Bay and return, March 2006 with our Ericson 25's. We would like to hear from anybody who has sailed down here in...
  64. G

    Cruising the Bay area

    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
  65. Chris Miller

    Cruising Chutes (continued from other thread)

    Figured we better get this it's own thread so everyone doesn't have to pick through all this to get to get to the track discussion. Thanks Seth. We've actually been strategizing about making this sail most effective for the small amount of racing we do with the boat, but mostly it will just...
  66. Mindscape

    Gybing a cruising chute

    I've got a cruising chute that I fly with no pole. On my previous boat (a 25 footer) we gybed by letting the sail fly out in front of the boat as we gybed. Our other opton was to use the snuffer, snuff the sail, gybe and relaunch. We are always sailing short handed. Any suggestios on how to...
  67. P

    FOR SALE: 31' 1977 Cruising 31

    Fresh Water Cruising 31 (hull#21) on a Custom Trailer, 3-Sails, Roller Furling, VHF, Auto Pilot, Depth, Speed, Log, Water Temp, Loran, Optional Steering Box, Bronze ST Winches and more. $29,900.00 Call/E-Mail BRUCE BROOKS (616-850-7678 or portsideyb@sbcglobal.net) or see at this link...
  68. D

    Ericson Cruising 36 For Sale

    1976, hull #16. Three cabin layout ready for cruising or live aboard. Very well equiped including Monitor windvane, watermaker, SSB/HAM, Yanmar 3GM30F(100 hours), solar panels (360w), 2500w inverter, radar, 406 epirb, refridge, ... Complete refit 2001. All major equipment added since 2000...
  69. Loren Beach

    Ericson Cruising 31

    http://67.167.87.23/capebay/ Today I found this site for an Ericson Cruising 31, for sale in Puget Sound. Very very fine looking boat! Lots of pics. Enjoy, Loren
  70. C

    Seeking E-29 Offshore Cruising Upgrade Ideas

    Hello all, I'm presently in the process of upgrading my 1970 E-29 for a round the world cruise. I love the boat, but in many ways it's not exactly 'ideal' for this (not a full keel, large windows, limited tankage, tabernacle...), but I have a very limited budget (just out of college), so...
  71. A

    Ericson cruising 31 for sale

    Ericson Cruising 31. 1979. Yanmar 27 hp diesel w. 500 hours. UK Roller furling genoa, UK stays'l, chartplotter GPS, nav electronics, electric windless, autopilot, dodger, upgraded winches. Custon interior in teak, propane stove w. oven. Very attractiove and clean boat. Located in San Diego...
  72. Jeff Asbury

    Cruising California's Channel Islands.

    I was wondering if there are any other Ericson owners that have cruised the Channel Islands extensively. I have a E-27 in San Pedro and am planing to go to Santa Cruise and beyond next July or August with a couple other same sized boats. My experience with the Channel Islands is some what...
  73. Jeff Asbury

    Cruising California's Channel Islands.

    I was wondering if there are any other Ericson owners that have cruised the Channel Islands extensively. I have a E-27 in San Pedro and am planing to go to Santa Cruise and beyond next July or August with a couple other same sized boats. My experience with the Channel Islands is some what...
  74. B

    Trading up - 30+ to a Cruising 36

    San Diego sailor looking for a Cruising 36....have a LOADED 30+ that I will be looking to sell at the same time! Please get in touch if you have any leads... Many thanks! Bob Chambers 610-464-0476
  75. B

    Ericson Cruising 36 Wanted

    West Coast sailor seeking 36C.....will make offer on ANY reasonably priced/equipped vessel! Please call or e-mail Captain Bob Chambers 619-464-0476 rchambers@ucsd
  76. R

    Lake Erie Cruising

    Hi Sean, The "North Coast" is a blast to sail, a bit more tricky than all the other lakes put together Regards Tony and Denise
  77. jreddington

    Mystic to Rendevouz Cruising?

    Marcia, Lady J, and I are heading to the Rendevouz in Port Jeff from our home port in Noank. Tenative planning is a stop-over on the way at Duck Island and Mattituck on the way back (or visa versa).Was wondering if there are any other of you headed from this area or other points East interested...
  78. K

    Cruising headsail

    I am looking for a good used cruising headsail (drifter or poleless spinnicker) for my Ericson 27.
  79. J

    Cruising to Catalina In April

    Hi Everyone, Last year, my girlfriend and I sailed to Catalina in April and it was fantastic!! We sailed up from San Diego, to Dana Pt., slept over, then crossed the next morning. The Isthmus was all to ourselves, hardly any other visitors. We drank 'Buffalo Milks' for a week and goofed off...
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