Recent content by DBM

Did Not Sail ... No need. I owned a 1984 Cal 27 Shoal (4') from 1984 to 1991. Numbers quite similar for both vessels. The Cal, though not comparable in terms of general construction and finish to the Ericson had one MAJOR design advantage. Instead of a complete ballast keel casting bolted more...

Got on board a 25+ shoal draft model yesterday. Too tender for my liking to be truthful. Typical Ericson down below ... well thought out small galley and very attractive woodwork. Boat was dry and will make a younger more spry sailor a fine little vessel! Nice size icebox, one of my pet peeves...

No Doubt You Are Correct! Randy, I live on a navigational canal off of the Banana River. Among this lagoon's attributes are very light boat traffic, lovely scenery and great weather most of the time. Biggest drawbacks are controlling draft of both air (43' Pineda Causeway) and sand/mud...

Thanks for te Great Info! I was curious about the relationship between 25+ and 26. Sure wish I could do a keel meant for just sailing and not a shoal draft compromise but such is the lot of a Banana River sailor. My Cal 27 III was the shoal version at 4' and a wonderful sailor but from what...

25+ Shoal ... Would seriously consider a 25+ with the "shoal" keel. Diesels in any of these?

would like to find one with wheel on aft bridge deck and a diesel of course for as little as possible :-). A-4 not a deal killer. Nearest I've found so far is in the Chesapeake.