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Someone asked me to post a description of the lazyjack system i have on Escape Plan our E-38 so here goes. First off I will suggest anyone considering lazy jacks to read Guys article on building your own the arrangement of legs in my system is very close to his. Second I must give credit to the...

I'm looking for a cradle or, less preferable, jackstands for my 1988 Ericson 32-200. It's a fin keel 6' 1/2", with 10' 10" beam, 9,800# displacement for those of you not familiar with the specs. If you have any leads on a cradle or 6 flat pad stands and 1 "V" stand please let me know. Ted had an...

Can anyone tell me what size jack stands I need for my fin keel 35-III? 6 for the sides and 1 for the bow. Tim

Here's a couple of Ericson reviews from Annapolis surveyor and designer Jack Horner, who also writes sailboat reviews for the popular local Spinsheet freebie monthly paper. http://www.boatus.com/jackhornor/sail/Ericson38.htm http://www.boatus.com/jackhornor/sail/Ericson35.htm

During an emergency haul-out last year, my E34 was put on a temporary cradle (which happened to have the jack stand supports in the wrong places). The result is indentations (about a square foot) where the pads pressed against the cored hull. Even though the boat has been transferred back to...

As a new owner of Windfall, 1984 35-3 I realize how spoiled we have been with our 30 Catalina in which did have Jack Lines. Already getting tired of doing the chicken dance on the deck trying to get the Main flaked, tied and all the wrestling involved. Wondering if anyone can guide me in the...

Hi, I just purchased a new (old) Ericson 34. I am thinking of installing Jack lines, as they make me feel secure when properly used. Where on the bow is a good place to put an attachment? Any ideas on what to use? Thanks

Can anyone recommend good locations for hard points for jack lines on the E35? As I rebuild my deck, I would like to put stronger coring at those locations. Gareth Freyja E35 #241 1972

My E28 had a lazy jack installed when I purchased it 14 months ago. It is the first time I have sailed with one, and I am still trying to determine if its benefit outweighs the trouble it causes. Obviously, the major benefit is that it is an efficient way to keep the mainsail tidy on the...

I started sailing single handed lately. My wife is my firstmate and she is my only mate, but alas she suffers from motion sickness and as such she doesn't have the same enthusiasm that I do for the sea. She still sails with me but those occassions are far and few between. So this brings me to...