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Hello to all and Happy New Year. I have two Ericson 23-2 sailboats. The 1975 E23-2 has Barlow 16 winches. The 1976 E23-2 has Barlow 15 winches. Has anyone upgraded away from the Barlow winches to something different and preferably still maintained by an operational manufacturer/supplier...

Hi all! I’m adding a galley to my E23 MKII and would love to see pictures of some E23 galleys. It would be great to get specific dimensions and location as well. I got plenty of questions. Where are the tank(s) located? Do you have a waste tank or just run it to the bilge ? Is that frowned...

After my boat co-owner confirmed submerged rock locations, in areas known to have rocks, I decided to do the repair work myself. Boat is up on the hard and I've been grinding away, and have a few questions with what I've found. 1. Grinding down through the keel damage, I eventually hit a hollow...

E23 Specifications and Sail Plan ---------------------------------------- Thank you for your interest in downloading this document from the www.EricsonYachts.org Resource Center. We hope you find it useful in the on-going maintenance and care of your boat. To download the document above...

E23 color sales brochure from early 1970s. ---------------------------------------- Thank you for your interest in downloading this document from the www.EricsonYachts.org Resource Center. We hope you find it useful in the on-going maintenance and care of your boat. To download the document...

Late 1960s or early 1970s black and white print ad introducing the E23, listing some general specifications. ---------------------------------------- Thank you for your interest in downloading this document from the www.EricsonYachts.org Resource Center. We hope you find it useful in the...

I wish this were closer just so I could take a look; I've never seen a 23 before. https://www.kijiji.ca/v-view-details.html?adId=1424690464&utm_source=alerts&utm_campaign=Kijiji_Alert_LISTACTIVEADS&utm_medium=email

Hello All, I just purchased a 1975 E23 MkII in Portland OR and I'm in process of looking for a trailer. The thing is I don't know a lot about what to look for in a trailer. I know with the swing keel I don't need a full height sailboat trailer but I'm not sure what I should be looking for and...

Aloha, OMG, I think I just figured out how to post on here:) I am going to be installing my rudder on my Ericson 23 MK1, 1969 sailboat. The rudder came with the boat although I do not think that it is the original. It weighs a ton! I am in the process of fiberglassing and Q-celling the...

I want to build a trailer (I have a friend who is a good welder) for my E-23 mk 2 fixed keel. Is there a standard design? If so, where can I get it? Mike

I have a hoist available that can put my boat on a trailer without unstepping the mast. Has anyone installed a lifting eye so that slings don't have to be used? If so, how. Most boats that I've seen thread on to a keel bolt, but this can't be done on an E-23. The other hoist in our marina...

Does anyone know what the length of an E23 MkII is supposed to be to make regs? Mike

This past weekend we say a gorgeously maintained E23 Mark 1 at the Isthmus. Everything in sight was perfect. I think the owner's name was Mike and his little beauty was named Defiant. He's owned her since '89 but it was new in '68 or '69. I can't believe we forgot to ask if he's on this...

This is probably a dumb question, but here goes. I am going to make a whisker pole for my E23 soon and use it on my E23,150 genoa. What size pole can I use for racing ?

The port chainplate on my E-23 is attached to the plywood bulkhead. It has some delamination and clearly has lost strength. Is it necessary, from a structural point of view, that it be attached to the bulkhead? I can remove the old plywood attachment and replace with solid wood which would be...

I need a replacement for the boom on my E23. (Second Wind). Any help would be appreciated.

The boom on my E23 seems to separate and release the foot of the sail at the aft end of the boom. Does anyone know how this can be corrected without buying another boom.:confused: Any help would be helpful.

I am the proud new owner of a 1976 E23 MKII. this is my first boat, and I am really excite to take her out. It is currently moored in Saint Helens, though I will be moving it into Portland soon:egrin: She has been well maintained, so the only thing I am really concerned about right now is the...

Like new red, white, blue, custom made , can send pictures on request & sock...$400.00

Just saw this on the local (SF Bay area) Craig's list. http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/boa/1633560528.html

Hello, Has anyone added a mast hinge to an Ericson 23 Mark II? I was looking at the DwyerDH2150. Would this be the correct size? http://www.dwyermast.com/items.asp?cat1ID=40&cat1Name=Hardware&familyID=18&familyName=Hinges Thanks, Fred Nelson

This may be a goofy question, but what better place to ask it, than among fellow vikings? Have any of you Ericson 23 owners ever lowered the mast when the boat was at a slip, in the water? I have never unstepped the mast, and there are a number of upgrades I want to complete (lights, wind...

Many with E23s and E25s have outboard motors. Some E26 and E27 owners do as well. I'm curious to know how many owners out there stow their fuel tank (or tanks) in the cockpit, near the motor. The fellow I bought my E25 from stowed his portable fuel tank in the starboard cockpit locker. When I...

:esad::confused::egrin: Just joined the group and could use some info/advice. Have learned a tremendous amount already from past posts so thanks much for the history and folks who contribute to and maintain this site! This 23 is a fixed keel that has been on the hard for 10+ years. Not sure of...

Fellow Ericson 23 owners, Suggestions on installing an automatic bilge pump in an Ericson 23 Mark II fixed keel? Some rainwater is collecting at the base of the mast post in the cabin, under the cabin floor. Most of the time I remove it using a turkey baster, and I am working on sealing the...

Hi First post as I just bought an Ericson 23 2 days ago! Nice little boat from 1970. The problemI have is that the boat does not come with a trailer or a cradle. I do have access to a crane at my local Marina, and they can move cradles around the yard, but I need to build the cradle first...

I am looking for a trailer (rent or buy) to bring our E23 from Ventura, CA to Olympia, WA... If you are anywhere on West Coast, if you have a trailer I an rent I can pick it up and return it to you. Even if I have to pick up the trailer in San Diego... Drive to Washington with the boat and...

If you've read my active thread, asking for suggestions/advice on what to look for on a '76 E23 I may buy, at: http://www.ericsonyachts.org/infoexchange/showthread.php?t=7466 , I DID visit the boat yesterday, (Wednesday), with an experienced Ericson owner (E25) and experienced at what to look...

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...

1974 Ericson Mark II For Sale for $3,500.00 This boat is ready to go sailing, but could use some cosmetic work. It comes with 2 head sails, a Spinnaker, and a main sail. The head sails and Spinnaker are in good condition, the main is worn but serviceable. The boat also comes with a 1984...

I have some rigging and a used mast / boom from an old E23 that has gone to Ericson heaven. It aint pretty, but it isn't broken at least. If anyone has an interest I'll let it go cheap, or even trade? I could always use other stuff. whaddya got? Powerboat stands? bottom paint? Yeah, that...

Hate to lose it, but life has changed. My crew all grew up and moved out! This is a really sweet boat and is still turning heads. Hull refinished with Imron "Cardinal Red" in 2007. Mast, spreaders & boom refinished with Imron white in 2007. Bottom ground to gelcoat and repainted with...

What type of wood is this? I am trying to find something to match it. 1975 E23. Is it White Oak? with clear varnish?

First, Hello to all! New guy here. I bought a 1975 e 23 mk 2 last weekend(WOO HOO) and it only got better when I found the the Sailing magazine 02/07 review and then I found your community. niiice. She is a restoration project in generally good shape. The single biggest project is the missing...

so....what type of winch are these? is there a winch handle used, the slot on top is sort of a sidewase "affair" w/no winch "hole" in the top...i am guessin' no handles are used....are these hard to find? and lastly...aprox how much would you guess a replacement would run?...thanx !! ( maybe i...

question for folks w/a e23 trailer and lunching expierence.....our gmc truck will require a extension or chain or some sort of device to allow the trailer to be backed down aprox 10 - 15 feet further into the water than it sits hooked up to the trailer hitch ( in the towing config ) ... i was...

:egrin: Gettin' there...almost done...I will do a float test and mark the waterline over the next few weeks...then, start to work on the deck and rigging...any tips on working w/30 year old, salt water frozen winches ?? ... thanx to all for the tips and sugguestions.......richard / colorado...

so...spring is here and the progress is slow but sure on the e23 bottom...i have done some filling, setting...and i am finally ready for some painting.... :egrin:

Hey Guys- I removed my centerboard today. If anyone needs some pictures related to the board or trunk, now is the time. Just let me know what you need. Rob Hessenius

I've attached a picture that shows the front hatch on my e23. I'm not sure if this is the original hatch or not but it has kind of a silver mesh over a yellow translucent material that provides some light into the cabin. It looks a bit tired to me so I was wondering if anybody has updated this...

My E23 has the head curtain but alas no head. Based on the limited dimensions available behind the curtain is there a head that you would suggest? I was looking at the thetford 135 marine as an inexpensive solution. Thanks! Ivan

The forward storage compartments over the v berth of my E23 are backed with an unattractive sticky material. From reading the original brochure it seems this sticky material likely held foam-backed naugahyde trim. It appears sometime over the last ~30 years this trim was pulled out. If I'm...

I thought that I'd take a moment to introduce myself, my name is Ivan and I'm the proud new owner of a '77 E23. I live in Austin, TX and will surely spend many hours on this site learning from your experiences. This is my first sailboat and I'm eager to learn and enjoy this new lifestyle...

So last weekend we went out after having the boat in the slip for @3 weeks. Great weather, great wind, put the sails up killed the motor and tried to let the centerboard down, Nothing...When we got back I opened up the area where the centerboard line attaches to the wire line but that didn't...

So I bought a 1975 e-23 #269. with what appears to be the original trailer. I used my son's Chevy truck to tow it and launch and the boat now is in a slip. I own a GMC Safari van with the 4l v6. Any opinions on anyones experience pulling and or towing with a similar vehicle? Joe

Does Anyone Out There Have The Engineering Demensions For The Swing Keel On The E-23? My Keel Has Split At The Mounting Pin And Needs To Be Replaced. I Am Considering Going To A 3/8 Or 1/2 Inch Stainless Blade And Need The Dementions For The Fabricator. Has Anyone Else Encountered This Problem...

An interesting thing happened a little over 6 weeks ago. I was returning from a sail, approaching the channel(4') so I went to raise the board and ended up w/ a bunch of line laying on the cabin top! The centerboard line (long neglected) had failed inside the mast box. Fortunately there were two...

Looks like we're woefully under represented in the New Photo Galleries, Good Job Sean! All my photo's are pre-Digital, I'll work on getting some soon. Let's SEE some of those E-toys!

Let me explain....... Several years ago, my family purchased an Ericson 23 from a local marina that was supposedly repossessed for non payment of slip fees. We were given a bill of sale from the marina at the time of purchase. Unfortunately, nothing was done at the time to complete the sale...

lookin' for used north sails for e23...e mail me what you have and i will consider...thanx !!!....richard / colorado :egrin:

Is there anyone out there that has used the system??? My friends & I are getting OLD. I've had the boat 20 yrs. & have never given it a go. Any feedback appreciated!!!

any tips on replacing old, cracked rub rails on a early 70's e23? thanx !!!:)

I have a 155% Drifter that came with my E23-2 from the PO. My boat has roller furling, and this sail is equipped with hanks, so it is of no use to me. 29' Luff, 28' Leach, 15'8" foot, made by Sails US, Alternate white and pale yellow panels, fairly light weight material, I would guess about 2...

Sails for sale: 2 e23 mains at 75 each no holes servicable. 1 yankee that goes on a furler for 50, 150 rf genoa very good condition, 225 Original mahogany rudder, black metal rudder head and tiller complete. It may also fit the 25. This would amount to a very impressive piece of...

1968 Ericson 23, $5000 OBO Solid, clean, dry sailboat with: All lines led aft for single handing Great newer sails including furling 120% jib & gennaker Tabernacled mast step, removable bowsprit for gennaker Shore power, VHF radio, AM/FM radio, depth sounder Sink, porta-potti, single...

I have an Ericson 23, which I just bought that needs some bottom work. It is presently on a trailer. Any suggestions on how to support it off of the trailer to make working and painting the bottom easier. Thanks.

what size/length spinnaker pole should i pick up, for my e23? thanx....!!! :egrin:

how does one get a e23 off the trailer, onto stands for a few months w/out a forklift or overhead crane? :cool:

any advice on aquiring a set of boat stands for my e23? i need to remove from trailer, and get set for bottom striping / sanding / painting, etc...

I recently purchased I believe to be a 1968 hull #17, E23-1 or 2. I would like to use The Name "Adagio" Which means in Italian, SLOWLY, If no other memeber is useing it at this time. I recently sold a 1937 Tahiti Ketch I had in my possion for 30+ years, but because of the time it took to...

The new (Feb) issue of Sailing arrived today. Very Fine article on the E-23. Lots of input by one of our own, Bob Boe. There's even a reference to EY.org, as a source of Ericson information. Way to go! :egrin: Loren in PDX

Looks like there is an ericson 23 mk1 that will be sold at a lien sale in Santa Cruz CA. The Santa Cruz Harbor number is 831 475 6161 if anyone is interested.

E 23 in excellent cond. 2 Mains,genoa,and new Pinapple jib with furling cover.Spinn.pole.Swing keel and trailer.New bottom paint.4 stroke Honda O/B. Love the boat and hate to sell it but want to move up to a blue water boat. $3000 firm Contact Dan 559 683-4513 Oakhurst Ca. Boat dry docked at...

ebay item # >> 150068384270 l@@ks pretty rough, only $200, good project for some sailor out there...near the great lakes... :egrin: i have no financial interest in this boat.....

E-23 skank bottom or, bottom cleaning & maint greetings....after picking up a e23 thats been sitting in the salt water for a number of years...i want to get her cleaned up, painted, and set for colorado lake sailing up around boulder, co...question is...take a l@@k at the photos below and give...

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...

any tips or advice for me b4 I pull a e23 from san pedro, out here to boulder colorado? chafe points, support, or any "watch out fors" appreciated....i should be doing this sometime in august... thanx!!....:egrin:

We've posted some pictures from our galley project at http://homepage.mac.com/nancy_n_sven/PhotoAlbum12.html The cockpit/cabin folding table is next. -Sven

I have an original cast aluminum port side spreader bracket in excellent condition for sale best offer. I do believe that these were used on e-25's and e-27's as well. :egrin:

Just picked up a 1975 E23. It's in fairly good shape but unfortunately all of the wires coming out of the wiring panel have been cut off which leaves me with no lights or radio. Is there any chance that someone has a wiring diagram, wiring sketch or photo of the back of the wiring switch...

can anyone help me with a few measurements of a e23 fixed keel unit, out of water? i need to config a trailer for transport...i need to know distance of boat bottom to bottom of keel...and distance of bow water line, back to start of keel...thanx !!...btw: mine is a 1969 e23..... :rolleyes:

i may be in need of a set of fore and aft e23 mast cradles, to use while trailering...i also could use the dimensions and materials commenly used, so that i can make my own set....thanx !!! :egrin:

I am looking for an E-23 spreader mounting bracket between spreader and mast. I need the port side bracket if anyone knows where I can find one, it would be great. It is a Sparcraft airfoil type setup and mine is broken. :confused:

anyone an expert on e23 sails? i am looking for a nice set..are north ok for the 23? do folks ise a heavy and light main? bloobers, etc?...thanx...:boohoo:

I put down a deposit on a 1975 E-23 that has been languishing at her mooring for over a year. Sails may have some life (two or three seasons of recreational use) based on their appearance and crispness. Standing rigging needs to be inspected. Running rigging needs to be replaced. The first...

I put down a small deposit on an E-23 which has been languishing at its mooring in Newport Beach for over a year. When I initially inspected the boat she was rough but dry. She was pumped out shortly before my inspection. The bottom is filthy. The varnish is just going. The instruments were...

The Swantown Marina in Olympia, WA has impounded an Ericson 23 for nonpayment of moorage. The boat is HIN ERY23255M75K, registration WN 509 C. The boat has obviously been neglected for some time, registration sticker expired 2003. The boat has growth on the bottom about 3" deep, and needs...

When we got La Petite she had an ugly, really oversized J24 genoa. With that genoa La Petite had almost neutral helm. Once we got a properly sized genoa from Seth, La Petite started showing excessive weather helm whenever the wind really picks up and we are close hauled. We'll reef to reduce...

I must replace the 1/2 inch thick plywood bulkhead on the port side of the cabin, 1979 E23, fixed keel model. Can the existing bulkhead be removed in one piece and a new one installed without removing the mast post? Any advice or shared experience will be greatly appreciated. pmk Dallas Tx

Now that we have new bottom paint on La Petite it has become very obvious that the rudder is 3-4" too low. Either that or the water line on the rudder is too low :-) That brings up two questions: - It looks like the rudder should be liftable (slide up a couple of feet ?). Does the rudder...

Can anyone direct me to a source for E23-1 Rub Rail insert? Thanks.

Does anyone have any advice for fabricating a whisker pole? I have the materials, 2" and 1 7/8" (telescoping) aluminum tubing and forespar ends. Is there a way to figure how long to make it? I plan on using a pin to adjust the length for 120%, 135%, 150% and an asymmetrical spinnaker. My boat is...

We want to purchase an E23 or E25 centerboard sailboat. Must have a trailer for transport. We will pick up. Please provide pictures of boat front, back, starboard, port, cabin area - sink, head, berth, sails - stretched out to see condition, rudder, trailer, etc. Please answer questions...

We want to purchase an E23 or E25 centerboard sailboat. Must have a trailer for transport. We will pick up. Please provide pictures of boat front, back, starboard, port, cabin area - sink, head, berth, sails - stretched out to see condition, rudder, trailer, etc. Please answer questions...

Looking for E 23 centerboard model on or near the Gulf Coast. Please email pictures, price etc. to bawood3@yahoo.com Mobile, Alabama

Our original E23-II mechanical blueprints show a 19 gallon fresh water tank option under the cockpit sole, just aft of the bulkhead. I'm curious if that tank was glassed in ? I have trouble imagining how it could have been installed after the deck/cockpit was fitted. I think we'll probably...

I am looking for a set of drawings or lines for the E23 Mk 2. I would like to do a solid model in some CAD software with them. I am also an RC sailor and might like to do a scale model of my full size boat. I could also work from a table of offsets. Anything would be a help. Any ideas...

I'm looking for some information on these old South Coast winches. I've posted some pictures at the following address: South Coast Winches They need servicing, however, I would like to know what I will find inside before I tear them apart!!

Dear Gang: I just bought a 1968 E23 MkI. There are two problems. 1) the rudder post seems to move around a bit in the shaft hole through the hull--somewhere between 1/8 and 1/4 inch. How can I correct this? I heard something about wrapping teflon tape around the rudder shaft. Has anyone...

The Port chain plate on E23's are fastened to a wood ply bulkhead. The Starboard one is bolted to a thick fiberglass protrusion and appears much more substantial than the Port one. I have been worried about this for some time and now that I have shoveled the snow off the deck and gotten back...

A couple of weeks ago there was a question here in the forum about trailer dimensions for an E23. I answered outside of the forum with a CAD model and dimensioned drawing of my trailer. I thought it may be helpful to put those on here for anyone else that may want the info. The model is very...

We haul out in March to get antifouling bottom coats applied and the through-hulls replaced. Until then we have a high-drag bottom as the diver hasn't been by to wipe off the growth in 6 weeks. Still ... an absolutely beautiful day at up to hull speed under sunny skies with 10 to 15 mph (5-8...

The owners manual I have includes instructions for "raising the mast W/single back stay". Our back stay is split and adjustable. Were some of the 23s equipped with just a single, off-center backstay ? Thanks, -Sven

We just pulled out the second headsail that we got with La Petite. As I mentioned in earlier threads, the roller furling genoa seems to be for a J24 so I'm wondering if this second foresail is designed for an E23. This second headsail has a foot of 9' 8", a luff of 25' 9" and a leach of 23'...

Greetings all. I am new to this list, I recently purchased a 23' Ericson Mk 1 built in '69. Hull number 48. The boat is moored in Mission Bay, San Diego. I have sailed a bit as a crew member on a Olsen 30 but I am a first time boat owner and I'm still very nieve so please forgive the stupid...

I assume there must be keelbolts on the fixed keel E23. If there are, how can you inspect them with the sealed cabin sole over the bilge ? I assume that the x-ray method is really expensive but don't understand how a real survey could be done without either tearing out the cabin sole or...

The boat has a couple of undersized danforth-like anchors. I think they are 8 and 12 lbs and the 12 pounder has maybe 10 feet of chain. These two anchors may be fine for an afternoon but I wouldn't want to depend on them overnight. For Southern California conditions a Bruce appears to be the...

I'm just curious if there are any examples of Dodgers and/or Boom Tents for the E23 ? In cool wet climates I suspect a Boom Tent would come in very handy as a living space extender, at anchor in the evening. In warmer areas a bimini would probably see more use, but I'm less interested in...

I've seen and read about Raritan Lectrasan MSD-I units for years, but I've never befor owned one. My first question is if they were a standard option at any time ? I'm asking because I'm wondering if the installation was done by the factory and may be correctly engineered or if it was done...

So far I haven't seen a single picture of the optional table offered for the E23. I'm guessing that you hang it off the two metal brackets on the bulkhead (to port) when you don't use it ? Is the same table usable in the cockpit at anchor ? Does anyone happen to have blueprints for the...