Recent content by jeffshaeffer

Thanks Hey,thanks to everyone for all the info. I ended up finding a small machine shop locally that could press out the old wheels on the car,make new nylon bushings and press them back into place,for about the cost of a case of beeer. Hope to get a few more years out of. Jeff:egrin:

:egrin::egrin:I have a Ericson 35-3 1987 with the original Schaefer traveler,the wheels are so loose that the car no longer rolls under pressure. I contacted Schaefer about a new car,but they have changed their track so I would need to replace everything ( track and cars ).My question is,dose...

Thanks to everyone who responded,some really great information. I like what Cory did it's nice to have the widless tucked into the bow,where its out of the way.A very nice job. I can't wait to get started on this new project. Thanks again for the help. Jeff:esad:

<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p> </o:p> :egrin: Seabiscuit is a fine example of a 1978 Ericson 30. With her double spreader, keel stepped mast rig, 5’11” fin keel she is responsive and easy to sail. <o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> She has a roller...

We recently purched a 1987 Ericson 35 Mk 3. She is a beautiful boat and well designed accept for the anchor setup.We have a very large and shallow anchor well with a knotch on the starboard side for the rode to exit the well, which seams a bit odd since the bow roller is in the proper location...

From what I've been told ,it was cost of construction. It seems they put a lot of enginering into the E30-2,I think it may have been to coastly to build to be competitive with other boats in its class

E30-2 I bought Gary Mayfields E30-2 in March of 07 and really enjoy sailing her on the bay. We would love to get in contact with other E30-2 owners,and compare notes.Are there any in the bay area?:egrin: