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Asking price of 1986 Ericson 35 III Alibi II (see July 2004 post for specs.) has been reduced to $65,000 OBO. Alibi II is in excellent condition with many upgrades, A/C and new sails. She is a freshwater boat in Texas. For complete specification sheet and photos, respond to this post or call...

Alibi II, a 1986 Ericson 35 Mark III, is now (sadly) for sale. She is a freshwater boat (past 9 yrs.) in excellent condition. Summary of features: deep keel, recent custom full batten mainsail and 135% R/F Genoa, Harken furler, whisker pole stored on mast track, rigid vang, Harken ball bearing...

1986 ERICSON 35 Mark III for sale Are you still looking for an Ericson 35 Mark III? I am the owner of "Alibi II", a 1986 Mark III with a deep keel. She is in excellent condition, freshwater boat for the past 9 years, and sadly now for sale. A quick summary: 2 year old custom full batten...

Yachtworld.com has photos of the 1986 E35 III with the smaller cocktail table (Go to used boats for sale, Ericson 35, the model for sale from Hiltonhead). The owner called me and stated that the table is about 16" square, 3/4 inch solid teak with teak trim. he used the same mounting deck plate...

I have a 1986 E 35 III and have detailed manufacturer drawings and schematics. Mine also may be up for sale in the very near future. contact me directly for any further information you may need.

I am considering purchasing a 1997 Ericson 38 (Pacific Seacraft) model with shoal draft keel and step transom. If anyone has experience with or comments about this particualar model and any concerns or unusual behaviors, I would appreciate your response.

Thanks to the owner of the E 35 III for responding on the "cocktail table". It is a great use of the space when the full dining table is not needed.

correction to main salon table post the example I provided in my post was for a 1987 E 35 III and not a 1986. sorry for the incorrect information, and I hope the owner forgives me for making his boat a year older.

My E 35 III main salon table takes up so much room we usually stow it in the quarterberth until it is needed for dining. I want to make a smaller "cocktail table" to fit on the existing support leg that will not take up as much room, yet provide space for a solo lunch or (better) drink and...

I used two steps to reattach various items. first I marked the location where the items would be reattached on the paper template and made an X-shaped cut in the foam (that middle decoupling layer was harder to punch through) before installation. this helped with placement and I didn't have to...

First, I admit to being a glutton for punishment when it comes to noise reduction, so I jumped into this problem on my ER-35-3 with both feet. I used the 1.75" insulation with a center decoupling layer and the foil surface. I removed everything from the engine compartment walls and ceiling...

My 1986 ER-35 III Alibi II has a Norcold 110/12 volt wheezing and gasping refrigeration unit with a small L-shaped flat evaporator plate (10x17x12high) in the aft icebox that is not keeping up with our Texas summers (or Fall or Spring for that matter). I am considering replacing the unit with a...

I wanted to report on the deck dorade box and guard leak problem and offer thanks to those who contributed to the "fix". Per Sean's suggestion, I removed teak trim and staples from headliner and rebedded the guard; problem partially solved. Per John's suggestion (and photo), I purchased a teak...

thanks for the suggestion regarding the teak cover for the winch handle box. how did you attach the cover? was it a solid piece or hinged so you could still use the box?

Canyon Lake, Texas. (only SLIGHTLY smaller than Lake Erie or Lake Michigan!).