performance

I am looking at a 1986 Ericson 35 MKIII with the shallow 4'11" keel. The other keel design draws 6'2". I am interested in any comments anyone has on the pros and/or cons of the shallow keel. Thank you.

I'm going to examine a 1974 E-23 this weekend with the shoal keel/centerboard. My intention is to race in our club events and while general reports are that the 23 does OK in PHRF, I wonder about the pointing ability of the centerboard. Would I be much better off continuing my search for a fixed...

This is really weird, but I'm seeing it on two boats now, and thought I'd throw it out to see if anyone else has run into this. In short, fiberglass repair below the waterline using West System epoxy. On the repairs, followed the standard procedures for washing off amino blush using Scotch...

Here's a miscellaneous post from sailnet.com from this afternoon:

I'm considering adding a heating system beyond my little force 10 propane to the boat. The local yards say going hydronic is the way to go since it only takes 3/4 copper opposed to 3 inch. Has anyone gone this route? I would put the unit in the back locker and plump it into my hot water...

Hi I am looking at purchasing an E-29 in Nova Scotia and I am wondering what the PHRF rating might be and how you other E-29 owner's fair out against other boats. We have a mixed fleet in Charlottetown of Ranger 26, Tanzer 22,s Catalina 27, and a bunch of J-29's. thanks in advance for...

I'm tied of lousy reverse performance with my stock prop. Going to haul her soon and want something that'll work. Still have my Atomic 4 which I love.

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...

I race an ericson 25+ here on the bay and would like to make her faster. Bought a new main and the sailmaker recomended extending the length of the headstay to cant the mast aft. I have made the turnbuckle for the headstay as lose as practically possible. I run a 150 and a 130 plus an 80 jib...

I'm considering an Ericson 27 as my next boat but I've read that it tends to be slow for a 27 footer. I want a comfortable coastal cruising boat but I don't want to be watching everyone else's transom recede into the distance. I'd like to hear what you think of the boat's speed. Just as a...

I am a former cust. service/warranty administrator for the Ericson factory. I ran the factory race program for the Ron Holland 36 & 33, and put together most of the boats that shipped during 79-82. I am happy to help anyone looking for sailing tips on all models-especially those. I have 2...

I am contimplating my purchase options and was wondering about some Ericson 28 (plus, ractional rig) performance aspects. Perhaps someone out there can help? How does she handle in foul weater? I noticed she's pretty light displacement, does she heal an inordinate amount? Balanced helm...