Kittery Yard
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Does anyone know who built the spars for the 1974 Ericson 27?
I know of at least one Olson owner very pleased with this spar builder for a replacement mast. I believe that there are some Ericson owners who have posted here about using this company as well.
http://www.ballengerspars.com/
Loren
Ahh yes Buzz Ballenger. He has helped out many a single handed Trans PAC racer who turned up in Hawaii with broken booms and in some cases masts.
I'll probably go with him. He's very close by. I just was surprised that I might be able to order the exact mast that came on my boat 43 years ago from the same company!
Thanks again
Phil
Thank you for the help Mark, I have a call into Rig Rite/Kenyon Spars and will go from there. I will keep you posted!!
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Sorry if I was incorrect about the manufacturer; my boat is 1985 and it has a Kenyon mast and boom.
BTW, do not order anything from Rig Right if you can avoid it. You will pay 3x the cost and have to put up with people who don't seem to really care about your business. I have talked to Ballenger a couple of times about replacing my boom. As soon as I feel comfortable spending the money (it's only around $1,500 IIRC) that is who I will most likely purchase from.