Hello all. This is my first post on this forum and I'd like to introduce myself. My name is Matt and I'm the new owner of a 1975 Ericson E25. This is not the E25+. The boat I purchased has a fixed keel...it's not the centerboard model. From what I understand this version is pretty rare. I've been browsing this site and I haven't found very much information at all about this model/year/variant. Does anyone else have any experience with these?
The boat is in fairly decent condition. The foredeck is a little soft but I'm fairly experienced with fiberglass and the thought of replacing the deck doesn't bother me. The running rigging is pretty worn but that was an easy fix. The two primary bronze winches are in fine condition and the sails are in good shape.
My question is regarding the keel. The information I've found so far suggests a lead keel. Has anyone heard of any problem with the keel boats on the E25? Being almost 40 years old, I wonder if it's had any work done to it. I'm just trying to prep myself for the potential for a big project. I haven't hauled the boat yet so I can't tell if the keel-hull joint is tight but that's on my list of things to look for. I purchased it without a survey as the price I got it for was too good to pass up.
Are there any known issues with this model and year?
Thanks,
Matt
The boat is in fairly decent condition. The foredeck is a little soft but I'm fairly experienced with fiberglass and the thought of replacing the deck doesn't bother me. The running rigging is pretty worn but that was an easy fix. The two primary bronze winches are in fine condition and the sails are in good shape.
My question is regarding the keel. The information I've found so far suggests a lead keel. Has anyone heard of any problem with the keel boats on the E25? Being almost 40 years old, I wonder if it's had any work done to it. I'm just trying to prep myself for the potential for a big project. I haven't hauled the boat yet so I can't tell if the keel-hull joint is tight but that's on my list of things to look for. I purchased it without a survey as the price I got it for was too good to pass up.
Are there any known issues with this model and year?
Thanks,
Matt