Any other active Great Lakes Eriscon owners?

[Ken Haneline]

30+ on Lake Erie

We sail a 1980 30+ on Lake Erie, out of Lorain, Ohio. I really appreciate the Tri-Axial Grid especially when the shallow Lake Erie decides to kick up fast. Using the standard advice: reef early and often! Bud, has anyone rigged a 30+ with a masthead halyard for the spinnaker? Curious if it would work and be safe in doing so. Thanks, Ken

 

[escapade]

masthead kite

Ken;
I believe the rig is strong enough to handle a masthead spinnaker, but Seth will be the most knowledgeable person on that subject. I'm not sure, but would probably change your PHRF rating & you would have to do some serious thinking to determine if you can overcome the handicap. Does raise some interesting thoughts, though.
BTW, our old E30+ now sails out of Cleveland in Lake Erie. She was named Escapade, also. I believe the new owners kept the name. She has a burgundy shear stripe & the cream colored hull. That boat was a ball to sail. Real nice couple bought her and at last report were having lot's of fun with her, also.
If interested, I know a few tricks to make them sail fast. Let me know if you have any more questions.
Have fun & sail fast.
Bud E34 "Escapade"

 

[Ken Haneline]

Masthead Kite

Bud: I will keep a look out for your old 30+. We do some sailing to Cleveland every summer. If you are passing through northern Ohio next summer, we would love to have you out for a day. We could use some tips on going faster. Seth is setting me up with a new genny. Maybe next year a new main. Bottom was redone last year and looks good. Beyond that, the skipper needs some instruction. Thanks, Ken

 

[Seth]

Masthead kite

Thanks Ken! Yes-the rig should have no trouble support a masthed halyard and spinnaker-but it will affect the rating, and frankly, while it will make the boat faster in the lighter air, it really does not need it.

 

[Roger Ware]

New Ericson 38 200 on Lake Ontario

Hi - just wanted to take credit for a new "Great Lakes Ericson". I purchased an E38 200, currently located on the Hudson River, NY. When the ice and snow clears out I will be bringing it up to Kingston, ON. Are there any other E38s on Lake Ontario? They are certainly not common in these parts! I do know of an E39 that summers in Kingston - are they on this site?

I would be delighted to hear from the underrepresented band of "Lake Ontario Ericsons".

Can't wait till summer.

Roger Ware, Kingston, ON.

 

[mika]

great to be in touch

Hello everyone I am from the great shallow pond to the south "Lake Erie". We sail at the western end and dock at Anchor Point, not to far from the islands. I have an E-25 and love it, its great with the swing keel for the shallow water. Anyone else on Lake Erie?