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I am looking at purchasing a '74 E25. The owner has indicated that the bulkhead around the chain plates has received water penetration. He has re-enforced the bulkhead. Two questions: Is this chain plate/bulkhead connection structural? If so, does this fix look solid?

E25 150 genoa for sale I have a 150 genoa for a CB E25. No tears or damage. I would say that it is in fair to good condition. Asking $150.00. drshrein@cox.net

I have a 1974 E 25 centerboard that needs core replacement on the cabin top. I need suggestions/advice from anyone who has done this repair and how to keep it from leaking and rotting again.

Sitting pretty, Homer, Alaska. Very solid, clean boat- Good trailer (all new brakes, electrical, tires, etc) New through hulls and standing rigging '06. $10,000/obo- Bought a new (bigger) boat last fall and tired of paying mooring and insurance on two boats! brian icreate@alaska.net

:esad: We lost the Keel while sailing and the keel is lost. We are looking for the specs to build a replacement keel. I reviewed the specs and documents page and it shows the general specs, but the drawings of the keel are not dimensioned. The information posted describes how the keel was built...

Does anyone have or know of a possible trailer that would handle my boat? It does'nt need to be in the best shape as long as it's solid enough to travel back to Wisconsin to be overhauled. I really am only willing to travel in the upper mid-west Ohio-ND and down to Tennessee. Thanks Rob

i posted to the wrong sec. earlier i need a new or used hatch for our e35....can anyone help with that,,,,,thanks chip.:0305_alar

I think I want to purchase an Ericson 25+, but I have never seen, nor sailed one. If anyone in south florida has a boat they would let me oogle over and maybe even take me for a quick sail, I would forever be in there debt. Alan Russell West Wight Potter 19

The rubber gasket material on the portlights have shrunk/contracted as shown. Is this just a matter of age (they still feel resilient to the touch)? Although they aren't obviously leaking, I may as well replace the gaskets while I'm fixing the other things, if someone can point me to a...

I made a surprising discovery on my e-25 while working on replacing the forward bulkhead just below the mast step. Once the bulkhead was removed, I discovered a stress crack on my starboard side chainplate that had progressed almost completely through the entire strap. I'd guess that less than...

Attached is a picture of my e25 masthead and the sheaves and spacers contained within. The boat still has the original wire/rope halyards. A previous owner must have added the extra (white) spacer shown -- causing a very tight fit. The sheaves were obviously not rotating as can be seen by the...

Hey Guys and Gals- There is a guy over on sailnet's forum that posted parts for a E-25. Just go to the Ericson section and you will see it. B'Gosh I feel like the town cryer. Rob Hessenius

Sadly, I lost the swing keel on my 1976 E25 as a result of lending the vessel to a friend who failed to raise the keel at the end of his voyage. Long story short, the low tides and resultant rocking action did the trick. When I returned from up north, and took her for a sail, I discovered the...

I have a 1976 E-25. Necessity is my first boat and I love her. I've only owned her for a couple of months, so this is my first of what probably will be a lot of questions. The main halyard is on the right side of the mast, no winch. There is a winch on the left side of the mast, which has...

I am a new owner of a 1972 25 cb model. I love the boat, but am just really getting to know it. I previously sailed extensively on my sisters E-23, which is why when this boat came up for sale, i jumped on it. I'm running a 100, 130, and 150 Genoa on various winds. On all the sails, I notice...

Can anyone tell me where to obtain information about where to place 'dry' or 'yard storage' stands -- to do bottom painting and inspect the centerboard. Thanks...

E-25 centerboard trailer-sailer for sale. Good condition all around- New standing rigging, through hulls (bronze ball valve) this spring- good sails: main, 110 jib, 165 genoa, #2 storm- 15hp Merc. Outboard- She's fast, she's pretty- she needs a new home. $10,000/obo. Brian Smith...

I bought a 76 E25 this year and have a few questions. Does any one have pictures or sketches of the starboard settee berth sliding out to a double? I need to add this feature. Second, does the gooseneck slide up and down in the luff groove on the mast? I live a days drive from the boat and can't...

Hello, My name is Sean, i'm the Boatswain (pres.) of Sea Scout Ship # 956 located out of Dunedin, FL. For those of you who do not know, Sea Scouts is a co-ed program organized under the Boy Scouts of America. It is a group intended to expose youth ages 14-22 to the thrills of sailing. My Ship...

Hello, My name is Sean, i'm the Boatswain (pres.) of Sea Scout Ship # 956 located out of Dunedin, FL. For those of you who do not know, Sea Scouts is a co-ed program organized under the Boy Scouts of America. It is a group intended to expose youth ages 14-22 to the thrills of sailing. My Ship...

I attach four images of soft spots I found on the starboard bulkhead and scraped out today. The images are (from left to right) top cabin-side, bottom cabin-side, top head-side, and bottom head-side. The remaining wood feels solid enough. The chainplate still seems to be attached solidly. My...

well, the sailing season is fast drawing to a close up here in homer, alaska- i'm going to leave her in this winter- anybody have any leads, suggestions, etc., for a custom (or other) cockpit cover for an e-25 c/b?? other winterization suggestions?? thnx~ brian smith s/v SPARKLE...

1974 E25 CB questions I am in the process of looking for another boat, and a local broker has got a 1974 E25 CB for sale that looks interesting. Is there anything specific about this boat that the group dislikes? I have read the posts that say to keep an eye out for the CB pin, etc, but is...

I have an Ericson-25 that I'd like to sell or otherwise... It's got a full keel (needing 3'10" of water to float), a tall rig, usable (but not new) sails and steps on the mast. The main and jib mounted on the boat work well though the starboard winch is seized and there's something wrong...

ok, maybe i'm going nuts... (always a possibility) but i swear that, no matter what i do, there is a very slight rake aft with my mast! i site up the darn thing, tweak tension fore and aft- walk away and look from a distance... and i'm just, still, really not sure! we're not...

OK, 2nd season with my E-25, but first time bending on the mainsail- This should be pretty straightforward, right? run her down the boom track, secure to outhaul, run up track on the main... and sail must also be attached (by 'hook or by crook') where boom meets mast?? tips?? thnx!

Does anyone know of a 25+ for sale along the east coast? If I can't find an E 25 plus, I would look at a 24 or 25 C & C. Need something in good shape as I'm past the age (54 years of sailing) to do project boats. Thanks for all the past info and jokes. We have found a buyer for our 35 and our...

SOLD - In the water at Lake Lanier and ready to sail away. Great trailerable 25 with a 27-size cabin. Very clean boat in good, age-appropriate condition. New navy vinyl upholstery cabin and V-berth, new curtains, sunbrella cockpit cushions, garhauer unibody blocks new running rigging. Low...

Cabrillo Marina is auctioning off a 1969 Ericson 25 next week - I think on Tuesday the 16th. Don't have any idea as to it's condition - lien sale boats are usually in poor shape, but can be a good way to get into boating if you are handy and know what you're getting into. Their number is...

Does anyone have plans for the starboard berth extension. I kinda saw one on a E-25 on Craigs list today. Im really tired of trying to sleep up in the v-berth. I have drawn up some plans from "Good Old Boat" on a berth that you sleep across the cabin using a blow up mattress. I would like to...

OK, my rigger want to know the make of my original, '78 E-25 mast- Does anybody know the answer to this? bgs s/v 'sparkle plenty' E-25 c/b hull #383

It is with mixed emotions that I am selling my 1974 E25 CB. I LOVE this boat. It shows age appropriate wear but is in very good condition. New upholstery and running rigging, garhauer unibody blocks. Everything is there and it is honestly ready to sail. Located at Aqualand Marina, ZC71...

i seem to have a crack running part way through the thin (lead?) 'shoe', or 'heel,' on the bottom of my E-25 mast- also a motley selection of various- size screws (some stainless, others obviously not) holding the thing on- anybody have a source for replacement for this? i'm not sure...

well, this sounds simple enough, and may well be... but it's not covered in my E-25 manual anywhere; correct procedure for 'bending on' and securing mainsail on an E-25?? bgs

My 1983 has a 12x10RH prop. After replacing the cutless bearing, shaft and coupling half this winter season, I now discover that the prop tip clearance is 9.2% or 1.11". From what I have learned the tip clearance should be 10% - 15% of prop DIA. What size props are the rest of us E25's...

i need to know the correct, i.e. original, wire size for my 1978 E-25 c/b. don't seem to find anywhere in the available literature... thanks, as always~ bgs

i need to know the correct, i.e. original, wire size for my 1978 E-25 c/b. don't seem to find anywhere in the available literature... thanks, as always~ bgs

i posted this last year, but don't recall getting a definitive response- getting her ready for the season, which will include new through hulls (arrgh)- and wondering, do i need sacrificial zincs for my (stainless) centerboard pin? for the bronze through hulls?? the only zinc that came...

It's finally springtime in Alaska and I'm getting 'Sparkle Plenty' ready for the water. Trailering to her winter storage last fall she sustained a slight dent, or 'ding', on one side of the mast where the spreader mounts with two bolts- It's actually at the bolt hole where continuous pressure...

My E25 did not come with the trailer mast raising option so I had to get these items built recently. There are some tricks to getting it right and when things go wrong, expensive things break. Maybe this is a revisit and a rehash of the obvious, but here it is, nonetheless. Interestingly...

This weekend I went out in 12-14 knt winds and with a reefed main and about a 90% jib (roller furling) I managed 4.2 - 4.7 knots measured by GPS (WAAS enabled). Later, when sailing downwind with the same sail configuration and wind strengths I was being pushed along at 4.7 - 5.0 knots, which...

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...

1973 E-25 for sale $1,500 obo. In Tarpon Springs, FL. Needs TLC, doesnt have a rudder and center board line is snapped so without being strapped up is stuck in down position. Sails are in decent shape. For more info call Paul at 727-542-9440.

ok, so, i've been sailing the better part of a summer with her- '78 E-25- lovely first boat, very forgiving, fast, fun and furious. but i have not read anywhere whether anyone with an E-25 has been knocked down in heavy seas; will she come back up?? what can one do to increase the...

A question for all you E-25 owners out there, where do you place the Jib blocks on the toerail? I have a 1977 E-25 with a roller furling 140 Jib and it's difficult to trim the jib with the block fixed in one position on the toerail. Currently the only way to adjust the block (fore and aft)...

for sale white main sail with ericson logo excellent condition with blue sail cover MAIN SAIL 23' - 3" X 7' - 10 1/2" new 130% white genoa with sunbrella never used 9.9 mercury electric start, long shaft left over 97 purchased new in 6/23/2000 used twice for total of 5 1/2 hours in...

don't seem to find this anywhere in the specs/manual- she seems to sail well in 15 k winds up to a speed of 4, 4 1/2 knots- motors in this range well (outboard) as well- but can i get more?? bgs

I have a 1977 Ericson 25 and want to buy a new set of sails for it - actually 3 new sails. I gave the loft the rig dimensions from my E25 Owner's Manual. The sail loft mentioned that the jib dimensions roughly creates a 76% working jib. Their observation is that this seems a bit...

just driving ahead here... this fall when i haul out i'm going to need to replace lifelines, as well as possibly front pulpit and one or two stanchions- i guess one can just order lifeline cable from west marine, but where in the world do i go to replace front pulpit?? and perhaps with one...

ok, so, with my new '78 E25 there is this intriguing little booklet on how to raise and lower the mast single-handed.. all it seems to require is time... and a pair of 'crutches' to rest the lowered mast on... does anyone have these original 'crutches'? and/or have a plan i can...

i can crawl around the boat and make notes.. i'm sure i will... but it would be extremely helpful here, if somebody who has already changed out all of the stock through hulls/ gate valves on an E25 were to list out the necessary replacement SEACOCKS, HOSES, FITTINGS, etc... also TOOLS...

hello all- just purchased a '78 E25 here in homer, alaska- in ALMOST sail-away condition- err, after i replace every single, frozen and green gate valve with new (plastic?) seacocks... so, what a great little boat! any others up here in AK?? how do you ascertain the hull # on...

hello all- just purchased a '78 E25 here in homer, alaska- in ALMOST sail-away condition- err, after i replace every single, frozen and green gate valve with new (plastic?) seacocks... so, what a great little boat! any others up here in AK?? how do you ascertain the hull # on...

just bought a '78 E25- 14 gallon water tank/ sink/pump system hasn't been used in years- gate valve down below is frozen solid- (as is the large valve right of the head- non-existant holding tank??) so where do i start?? tank (plastic?) looks ok from the outside.. replace gate...

is there any reason, structurally or otherwise.. why i can't take off a door, non-structural(?) piece of forward panel wall.. remove that nasty old 'throne' and make a more liveable fore area in my new (ok '78) E25/CB?? (porta-pottie for toilet) and while we're at it- opening...

Hmmm, I have just found out via the Ericson Library website that my 1973, 25 Ericson has a beam of 5 feet. Pretty narrow for a 25 footer and it sure seems a lot wider than that. I have seen various documents at this site and others that list the beam anywhere from 5' to 9.5'. I am in the...

ok, i'm brand spankin' new to these boats- was actually in the market for a tartan 27- but came across a great little, well-maintained, '78 ericson 25 (NOT the 25+)- the price is (more or less) right.. so my question is, is this boat capable of taking on heavy seas/blue water cruising...

There is a few inches difference in length between the inline lower, and the aft. lower? I removed them from the mast with out marking them. I think the shorter one is the aft lower. I am not thrilled with the idear of stepping the mast to correct the problem. Thanks much

Could anyone tell me if they know of a company who makes replacement rudders for the E-25 and the prices if they know them. I had a Problem last weekend heading back to the dock in low tide and ran up upon a small table top shoal and snapped my rudder. :esad: (wasnt shown on maps, alot of sand...

This spring I brought all the wood (except bulkheads) home for refinishing. Instead of stripping off the old finish and that marvelous aged look, I wet sanded the wood with steel wool and paint thinner. The amount of dirt and grime that came off was amazing. The wood was then refinished with...

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SURPRISE Deux, an Ericson 25 would not make sternway no matter what I tried. While looking though the manual I found out that the boat should be powered with an extra long shaft outboard. The previous owner had this sternway problem too, only his solution was to go with more power, a 15 hp...

i have recently purchased a 73 e25 and was wondering if there are many ericson owners in the Clearwater Area. I am a total newbie when it comes to sailing (last time was about 15 years ago in a pram) and looking for as much advice as i can get. Thanks Paul

Unfortunately I don't live near a marina with a travel lift and the closest one is about two hours away. Fortunately I have a friend who is a crane operator and got us access to the crane at a local construction company. At the time there was only one on the lot with 76 ton lifting capacity...

I require some help and some information. We need to transport an E25 centerboard keel from Florida to Texas. We have a 2-ton truck so it would be no problem for us to pull the boat. 1) Does anyone know where I can get a new or used trailer? 2) Has anyone modified a used trailer to...

I have a 1983 25+ with the original UK main. I am trying to find out the purpose of this line running along the lower end of the mainsail luff. I have a loop on the end of this line and loop it on the reefing hook. Reefing becomes a problem because along with shorting the sail, I have to...

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...

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

Hi all: The Starboard main bulkhead in my '76 E-25 had significant rot on the lower 4 inches of it all the way across (it was a Florida boat in its previous life). I used a dremel cutter and cut all of the rot out. To fix I have cut 3/8 cdx to fit the bottom 22 inches on both sides and have...

I am thinking about replacing the stainless steel rod that supports my swing keel. I got the diameter from the online owners manual, but it does not specify a length. Does anyone know tha approximate length so I can order the rod? I will be machining the ends to fit the hull contours, but...

This boat belonged to my father who recently passed away and it is a little too much for my mom on her own. See attached for all details.

E25+Thru Hull's Hi I am a new owner of a 1983 E25+. I have a number of issue's with the boat that I am working my way thru. One of these is what maintainence do i need to do on the the 6 thru hull's. I think the plastic valve's are the original's. Thus far I have only operated the engine...

Hi, Doe's any one know what the correct length is for the engine and transmission Telex control cables. Thanks Rich

Hi There, Is there any one out there that knows of a supplier of rub rail parts for my 1983 E25+. Thanks Rich

Hello Im wondering if anyone might have the spec for the rudder for this boat I would like to make one being I don't have the right one on my boat. Please help

HI TO ALL ON THE EXCHANGE. I just found a very nice 1974 Ericson 25. The only problems are broken mast and no centerboard. The mast will be easy to replace, but the centerboard is a different story. I was wondering if anyone here can help me get measurements so that I can make one, or knows...

Question: I own a E-27, but a friend of mine is considering buying a E-25, and he said there doesn't appear to be a Ice Box. Is there, or is there not a Ice Box. Is there a logical location to put a portable one? Jeff

Question: I own a E-27, but a friend of mine is considering buying a E-25, and he said there doesn't appear to be a Ice Box. Is there, or is there not a Ice Box. Is there a logical location to put a portable one? Jeff

1977 E-25 fixed keel for sale. Merc 9.9, Roller Furling, CD, Two Batteries, Depth Finder, Custom Cockpit Table. Located in Long Beach, CA. $3,000. Contact Phil Long (925) 828-6085 or (510) 455-1716 or e-mail pdlong@sbcglobal.net Do not reply to Jeff Asbury Please Contact Phil Long at...

Hello all: My E-25 has the topping lift connecting to the split backstay. This can be pretty inconvienent at times especially if needing to drop the mainsail in preparation for a storm. Are any of you using a different setup? If so how do you like it and what was the difficulty/cost of...

Hello: Does anyone in Ericson land know of a source for a ready made mast tabernacle that will work on the Ericson 25? There is no way that I can see of stepping and unstepping this mast otherwise without use of a stepper or crane. Some of these boats came equipped with the optional...

I need to go aloft on my E25 and inspect the halyards and masthead fitting. The problem is that I am 6'4" tall and 235 lbs. Can anyone recommend the safest weight that I can send aloft to check things out? Thanks, Brian Lowman S/V Gypsy Rose

Since I am in the process of rebuilding my '73 E25, I am going to replace the aging 8hp 4 cycle Honda outboard. I am thinking of moving the outboard to a bracket mounted on the port side of the transom and using a 6 hp, 4 cycle Mercury or Yamaha. The current 8hp pushes me along very easily and...

:egrin: Hi gang- Just thought you guys might want to see the "before" pictures of my girl. Like any 30 year old woman, she needs some attention from the local marine cosmetic surgeon (me). She's out of the water for her bottom job, and while I'm at it I'm going to paint her hull pure...

One of the other members here EP/atl has his boat up for sale. It looks great to me see it at snugharborboats.com.This is a freshwater boat.I had my boat painted to match this boat after I saw it on my dock.

Here's question for all you smaller Ericson owners . I have a 73 E-25 with the swing keel and the mast pivots down from the cabintop fitting for trailering. There is a small fitting that in normal operation sets the position of the boom in the track of the mast. This consists of a slug that...

I know this one's a long shot, but here goes. I've got what I believe to be the original over-cabin, 3/4 boom, traveler system on my 1973 E25, and the sheaves in the blocks are shot. Complicating this, is that I have been unable to find any identifying marks on the blocks other than an "S" or...

Hello gang, glad this site exists. I've downloaded all the specs for my E25 (1973), but I still have some questions for you hardened sailors out there. 1. Anyone know the head reservoir capacity? 2. My boat takes on a couple of inches of bilge per hour in medium chop during sailing(I...

I just acquired a 1980 25+...I'm in search of an owners manual (or copy)...does anyone know where I could find one. Any help in this matter would be great. Thanks in advance, Craig

How do I check the centerboard/swing keel pin or whatever? I am pulling the boat on monday and this sounds like a good time to check. This is the first time I have had the chance to check. By the way, I love the boat!