Ericson 27

[TrueBlue]

Are these good blue water boats? I'm looking at one that has a factory outboard, what are the pros and cons of that? I would imagine its not that good but any thoughts? Thanks!

 

[Loren Beach]

Inboard would be better for a variety of reasons. The boat model itself has an ocean crossing history.
Also, much depends on your definition of "blue water".

 

[TrueBlue]

My definition of blue water would be like Marina Del Rey or San Diego to Hawaii. Was looking at a Ericson 30-2 as well but not crazy about the hung rudder. Been comparing them to a Columbia 29, Cape Dory 28 or something like a Catalina 27 or 30. I'm on a fairly limited Sailboat budget

 

[Loren Beach]

Understood. While many boats can do that trip in good weather (including a strengthened Cal-20, named "Chalupa", several decades ago).

Pick a boat with solid design and engineering. Ericson and Cape Dory would be good. A vintage Columbia or Catalina... no.
I do not know what about the Ericson 30-2 rudder bothers you, but it's a solid ocean boat.

Lots of threads discussing this, and this is just one: https://ericsonyachts.org/ie/threads/ericson-blue-water-capabilities.5251/#post-31884
Note reply 13.

 

[Christian Williams]

Check out Christian Lloyd's blog and videos. Now there's long distance cruising on a budget if there ever was one.

E27 - Turning an Ericson 27 into a World Cruising Boat

Hi! Do you have a small boat with big dreams? I did. I started with a tiller steering Ericson 27, and, frustrated by its inability to go straight without my help, I decided to make some innovations... Afterwards, I've sailed her up to Alaska...

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E27 - Sailing an Ericson 27 across oceans

I just completed a long trip where I went 30 days alone from Mexico to Hawaii, and then another 30 days alone from Hawaii to Bellingham. Here are some videos: The Trip to Hawaii The return I also have a blog that is external to this site where...

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[TrueBlue]

Ok thanks for the links and the info much appreciated. I'll check them out.

 

[gabriel]

Boat choice is minor, it’s the sailor that needs to be blue water, if the sailor is blue water the boat will automatically be.

that being said, people have sailed blue water in lesser boats than an e 27

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