Recent content by littlj

Thank you everyone These insights are incredibly useful. I feel that I have joined a wonderful and accepting family of Ericson owners and enthusiasts here. With appreciation and best wishes, John Littlefield sailing out of Nyack, NY

The dorade box just forward of the mast was plugged by the former owner apparently due to water infiltration into the salon between the bulkhead and the forward portlight. I have heard that the 35-3 has a problem in this structure but have not heard of any specifics that might lead lead me to...

I recently purchased a 1984 35-3 which is a fabulous match for me and my family. The helm seems inordinately stiff, however, and I am wondering if that in endemic to the design or something that needs immediate attention. I have loosened the cables a bit which helped a little but have not yet...