Hello Ericson lovers!
Bought a 1969 Ericson 30' last year for 5k and have had only issues since. Spent 7k in repairs and a cradle. Love the look and how it sails. Atomic 4 engine is stalling even after carburator overhaul and electrical work. Had a cracked seal that led to water in the gas tank so still trying to work this out. They pumped it out.
Was the Atomic 4 the original motor? Should I spend more then my $1500 already invested to fix it? Which diesel would be a good fit.. and watch the price I paid for the boat.
Yesterday took a couple friends out. Awesome day of sailing.... at the end ^**^^% hit the fan. Heading back motor refused to start. Discovered even when the choke is pushed in it does not adjust by the engine. I am not that handy so marina will fix that. Then my genoa, which kept catching on the spreaders ripped a a good 2' along a seam. Any one got the max size that sail should be?
Solutions to avoid the spreaders from ripping sails? Yes a smail jib would work but there has to be a solution there.
Anyone in the Toronto area that knows this boat and would like to help an experienced sailer (as a kid/teen on a C+C 25) with his first boat of his own? It is moored in Queens landing, victoria harbour, On. Canada.... and I need help/advice.
Jorrit Wit
416-818-8413
jorrit.wit@vertexsoft.com
Bought a 1969 Ericson 30' last year for 5k and have had only issues since. Spent 7k in repairs and a cradle. Love the look and how it sails. Atomic 4 engine is stalling even after carburator overhaul and electrical work. Had a cracked seal that led to water in the gas tank so still trying to work this out. They pumped it out.
Was the Atomic 4 the original motor? Should I spend more then my $1500 already invested to fix it? Which diesel would be a good fit.. and watch the price I paid for the boat.
Yesterday took a couple friends out. Awesome day of sailing.... at the end ^**^^% hit the fan. Heading back motor refused to start. Discovered even when the choke is pushed in it does not adjust by the engine. I am not that handy so marina will fix that. Then my genoa, which kept catching on the spreaders ripped a a good 2' along a seam. Any one got the max size that sail should be?
Solutions to avoid the spreaders from ripping sails? Yes a smail jib would work but there has to be a solution there.
Anyone in the Toronto area that knows this boat and would like to help an experienced sailer (as a kid/teen on a C+C 25) with his first boat of his own? It is moored in Queens landing, victoria harbour, On. Canada.... and I need help/advice.
Jorrit Wit
416-818-8413
jorrit.wit@vertexsoft.com