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This is my buddies boat- he's getting married so in addition to no longer racing motorcycle with me, he's selling his boat. Tragic. http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/boa/1019613091.html

Hey all! just found the forum by luck and what a great site! My father has a Ericson 36C that we've owned for about 15 years now. Sorry, I don't know the hull number at the moment but I know its a 1976 for those that will be curious. Anyways, a little background, she's docked in the SF Bay...

I want to attach a fitting to my mast that will follow the contour. Spar is probably original from 1976 - would that make it Kenyon? But even if I could find the spec for the section I'm not sure I'd trust it. Anyone know a simple way to get the shape? Since I can't afford ultrasound, I'm...

I've had my '74 E-25 for about 3 months or so and I'm very happy with it so far. Moving up from a Hunter 23 has made a lot of difference. I do have a design question. On boats this size and smaller with centerboards or fixed keels, I've noticed that the hull aft of the keel has a gentle...

HI, I am finally parting away with my E27- It is up for sale and the price includes winter storage (Hingham, MA) and spring launch. Boat is in the water until Mid to end OCT/06 and it is in sail away condition! For details, pictures, complete listing and price here is the URL to my ad...

Sail shape test (REVISED) Hi guys (and ladies)! Check out this great shot of the mainsail from one of the Volvo 70's. If you look at the top, middle, and bottom draft stripes, you should be able to have a graphic view of what I have talked so much about; the location of maximum draft as a...

Spinnaker shape question Last weekend I flew for the first time the UK tri-radial spinnaker that came with my boat. I noticed that it seems cut somewhat narrowly (almost concave) in the shoulders. Does this mean it is designed more for reaching that downwind?