Expectmohr
Junior Member
Hi all,
Great to see that there is such an active Ericson community!
At the moment we have our eyes on a 1973 Ericson 39 (we've been on 2 dates). Fairly well maintained, 2003 engine, original mast, rigging is renewed. Looks like great basis for liveaboard/passage maker: https://www.marktplaats.nl/a/waters...c1254e7aa85845826d5acd&previousPage=mympBuyer
Our plans are to prepare her for 1-3 years of cruising the globe.
What I am a little bit worried (and/or unknowledgeable) about is the age of the ship. She's 5 years older than I am I've read that GRP in the late 70's/early 80's were built like a tank due to the unfamiliarity with the material but this ship is from the early 70's. Since we'll be investing quite some funds in getting her up to date I want to be sure that the structure is sound and will be for the coming years. Can an Ericson 39 be compared to sturdy ships like the Pearson Vanguard, Triton or Alberg 35's of that era in ways of construction? Very interested in the perspective of owners. Another 'worry' is the mast, it's the original one, does it need replacing or are people sailing around with the original one?
For some reason I am having difficulty finding post in this forum on the Ericson 39 specifically. A nudge in the right direction is much appreciated.
Many thanks in advance!
Kind regards,
Julien Mohr
The Netherlands
Great to see that there is such an active Ericson community!
At the moment we have our eyes on a 1973 Ericson 39 (we've been on 2 dates). Fairly well maintained, 2003 engine, original mast, rigging is renewed. Looks like great basis for liveaboard/passage maker: https://www.marktplaats.nl/a/waters...c1254e7aa85845826d5acd&previousPage=mympBuyer
Our plans are to prepare her for 1-3 years of cruising the globe.
What I am a little bit worried (and/or unknowledgeable) about is the age of the ship. She's 5 years older than I am I've read that GRP in the late 70's/early 80's were built like a tank due to the unfamiliarity with the material but this ship is from the early 70's. Since we'll be investing quite some funds in getting her up to date I want to be sure that the structure is sound and will be for the coming years. Can an Ericson 39 be compared to sturdy ships like the Pearson Vanguard, Triton or Alberg 35's of that era in ways of construction? Very interested in the perspective of owners. Another 'worry' is the mast, it's the original one, does it need replacing or are people sailing around with the original one?
For some reason I am having difficulty finding post in this forum on the Ericson 39 specifically. A nudge in the right direction is much appreciated.
Many thanks in advance!
Kind regards,
Julien Mohr
The Netherlands
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