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:egrin: Our pile of new equipment just keeps growing. Retirement is too much work ! -Sven

Some of the reports say that it was a micro-burst that capsized her, sounds like the movie White Squall. Everyone safe: http://tinyurl.com/ye3x4r4 -Sven

http://www.ybw.com/auto/newsdesk/20090804100724pboyacht.html Ericson sailors, next time you are in Denmark, check this out! http://www.vikingeskibsmuseet.dk/ Actual museum link :cheers:

Just bought a 1987 Ericson 28 and It came with a 2 year old Main sail plus the old (probably original) main. The old one looks OK. $50 / make me an offer.

I am considering purchase of an Ericson 32, however, it would entail shipping the boat half way across the country (about 1400 miles). Has anyone done this recently? Any idea what it would cost to (a) haul out, (b) prepare the boat for shipment, (c) transport, (d) unload at marina, then (e)...

Obstruction of Marina Access in the West Channel. New Cruise Ship Terminal looks like it will interfere with passage in and out of Cabrillo and Cabrillo Way Marinas. Port of LA Web Site: http://www.portoflosangeles.org/ The Port of Los Angeles Environmental Impact Report San Pedro...

Since this is the most popular Forum here, it seems like a proper place to ask about logs, specifically a maint. log for the propulsion system and all the other ship's systems. Admittedly there are some general ones at the chandlery, with yachty-looking teak or leather covers... but they really...

Did y'all see this in the LA Times today? Should be online for free for a few days more. Unfortunately the online article does not have the photo that was published in the Calfornia section of today's print edition. The 90-foot sailing vessel hits a sandbar in heavy surf while approaching...