1979 Ericson 30 -- Info/Input Requested

[jsefcik]

Hi, I just made an offer on a 1979 Ericson 30 and I am going to survey soon. I am seeking advice about what to look for during the survey (i.e., what to pester the surveyor about). If you have any recommended surveyors in the mid-Chesapeake area, I would love to know.

Also, I would love to hear from any other Ericson 30 (30-2?) owners out there and their experiences with the boat. It seems beautiful and I'm excited, but, as a fledgling sailor, I'm also nervous.

Thanks!

Jim Sefcik

 

[Morgan Stinemetz]

Congratulations on looking into an Ericson. Get the best surveyor you can afford, one with a good reputation. If you need advice on where to find such a person, call Chris Larson at North Sails in Annapolis and tell him that I suggested that you get in touch with him about a good surveyor. Chris knows his way around. Rolex Yachtsman of the Year, etc. You will be paying for professional advice. Be wise enough to take it. And good luck.

Morgan

 

[Sean Engle]

New to Surveys?

If you've not gone through the process before, I also suggest you purchase the Don Casey's book Inspecting the Aging Sailboat - it will give you a nice overvew of the process as well as what things you should be looking at while the guy you're paying is doing his thing....

You're going to pay $500 or so for the inspection anyhow... the extra $15 will be well spent.... Just my $0.02...



//sse