Recent content by EwannaB

I'm not too surprised that the E-36RH is fast for it's vintage, and still reasonably so today. My main concern however is how 'properly' she sails... some IOR boats are fast but don't sail 'properly' (not sure best word to use for 'properly'... but broaching in 7 knots of breeze - wth a...

Seth - Thanks for reply! I am new to this forum and for the first few days I got an email every time there was a new post. But the emails stopped and I never looked... till just now.. to see you replied long ago! Thank-you! And sorry for my late reply. I get your general IOR discussion...

I'm getting a lot of value for 2 cents on this thread....thanks! With all due respect I'm dying to hear from Ericson race program reference... any way to get this thread on their radar?

Thanks for replies. For keeping this thread moving forward on track I want to restate that I'm considering the E36RH - Ron Holland IOR design. I'm not surprised re confirmation of Ericson pedigree or that the E36RH is a 'fast' racer/cruiser. I am however looking for insight into how well...

Thanks Loren, Agree there are some 'good sailing' IOR boats out there. From my review of the E36RH lines/specs I'm thinking she might be one... but looking for 'real' experience. I also understand all boats a compromise for my expressed needs. Will very much look forward to reply from...

The E36RH makes no pretenses about being an IOR design. My question is... does this particular IOR boat exhibit 'extreme' stereotype bad IOR sailing characteristics? I'm looking for a racer/cruiser to first use on the Great Lakes (incl e.g. Chicago-Mac), but then migrate to offshore racing...