AnthonyWPrangley
Junior Member
Hi Everyone
I am looking at buying an old and well priced Ericson 26 1976 - https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/boa/d/seattle-1967-ericson-26-sailboat/7346224809.html
I have a buoy available on which to moor her - off Whidbey Island (Near Seattle on Puget Sound). It is a sheltered bay with plenty of boats moored in the bay.
I have been advised against leaving the boat in the ocean though. I have been told the seawater would damage the hull pretty quickly.
How long can an Ericson be left in the seawater before needing to be lifted onto the marina and cleaned? Could I leave her on the buoy for two years and then pull her out and clean up the hull? I am trying to reduce my upkeep costs and time spent maintaining the boat. but also want to be responsible.
I live in Johannesburg but come to Seattle for a month every year in summer. We would like to do some day sailing and then work our way up to sailing around the Puget sound with the kids. My wife's brother would keep an eye on the boat for us and do any post-heavy rain pumping.
I am looking to find the most affordable and easy way to sail a pocket cruiser.
Thank you up front for any advice.
Ant Wilson-Prangley
I am looking at buying an old and well priced Ericson 26 1976 - https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/boa/d/seattle-1967-ericson-26-sailboat/7346224809.html
I have a buoy available on which to moor her - off Whidbey Island (Near Seattle on Puget Sound). It is a sheltered bay with plenty of boats moored in the bay.
I have been advised against leaving the boat in the ocean though. I have been told the seawater would damage the hull pretty quickly.
How long can an Ericson be left in the seawater before needing to be lifted onto the marina and cleaned? Could I leave her on the buoy for two years and then pull her out and clean up the hull? I am trying to reduce my upkeep costs and time spent maintaining the boat. but also want to be responsible.
I live in Johannesburg but come to Seattle for a month every year in summer. We would like to do some day sailing and then work our way up to sailing around the Puget sound with the kids. My wife's brother would keep an eye on the boat for us and do any post-heavy rain pumping.
I am looking to find the most affordable and easy way to sail a pocket cruiser.
Thank you up front for any advice.
Ant Wilson-Prangley