Olson 34 called "Valhalla II" in San Pedro?

[bertboyer]

I have pictures of PB hull #1 of the 34 saved at home that I can post later.

Thanks Andy. That would be great to see when you have a chance. Maybe then I should change my signature line to say "ERY Hull #1"

 

[Slick470]

Here is a good side on shot that shows the different window arrangement on the first and only O34 hull built by Pacific Boats. Not wildly different, but different. Otherwise from the pictures there isn't much obvious on the surface that distinguishes the PB from the Ericson. There are a few other cues, the black mast for one that make it likely to be a Pacific hull. That is one of the tells for the O911S. From what I recall Pacific used Ballenger spars and Ericson used Sparcraft masts and Kenyon booms. There are also slight differences in the shapes of the stern pulpits. Interiors are a bit different in how they are finished, but same layout.


Here is an interior shot:

 

[Loren Beach]

Thanks for the great photos. FWIW, ours and some others have Kenyon masts and booms.

 

[Slick470]

Thanks for the great photos. FWIW, ours and some others have Kenyon masts and booms.

I know Ericson used a few different suppliers. Our boat was one of the last built and our mast is definitely Sparcraft, but its a common MORC section from that time that others could have built. Pretty sure Rig Rite lists it as a Kenyon section. Boom and a most of the fittings are Kenyon.

I have a number of other pictures of PB hull 1 if there are other areas of interest. Happy to share.

 

[bertboyer]

Thanks Andy. The interior and exterior definitely are different from my O34!

I'm going to modify my signature to Hull #1 (ERY). Hopefully others will let me know if not appropriate or accurate.

Thanks for the pictures!!

Bert