Alan Gomes
Sustaining Partner
Greetings. I've been mostly a lurker on this site for several months while hunting for my next boat. Last Sunday I purchased a 1984 Ericson 26. I currently have the boat in Dana Point, CA but will be moving it up to my old haunt in San Pedro, CA (Holiday Harbor, Berth 34) around the first week of September.
My previous boat was a 1987 Catalina 30 MK-II. Although I liked that boat quite a bit, I decided that it was more boat than I needed, seeing as how I single hand about 90% of the time. Plus, I'm able to shave off some expense with the smaller boat in terms of slip fees and certain maintenance items. I think this boat is going to be the perfect size for me. I greatly prefer tiller steering and the all-teak interior is very elegant.
Anyway, I just wanted to introduce myself as a new Ericson owner. Also, many thanks to Don in King Harbor, whom I met through this site. He graciously took me for a sail on his E26 back in April and that was very helpful in making my decision to continue pursuing that boat. (An E27 was on my short list as well.)
Thanks,
Alan Gomes
My previous boat was a 1987 Catalina 30 MK-II. Although I liked that boat quite a bit, I decided that it was more boat than I needed, seeing as how I single hand about 90% of the time. Plus, I'm able to shave off some expense with the smaller boat in terms of slip fees and certain maintenance items. I think this boat is going to be the perfect size for me. I greatly prefer tiller steering and the all-teak interior is very elegant.
Anyway, I just wanted to introduce myself as a new Ericson owner. Also, many thanks to Don in King Harbor, whom I met through this site. He graciously took me for a sail on his E26 back in April and that was very helpful in making my decision to continue pursuing that boat. (An E27 was on my short list as well.)
Thanks,
Alan Gomes
