Recent content by MichaelW

:) I posted this on the Southern California forum by mistake.....my geography was a bit out:confused: Hi, I am an ericson owner from Melbourne Australia.... not many of us here, in fact I am the only ericson owner I know of in my State. A couple of years ago I visited San Francisco...

Yes that's right. I was on a ferry crossing the bay. It was brisk! Michael

Hi, I am an ericson owner from Melbourne Australia.... not many of us here, in fact I am the only ericson owner I know of in my State. A couple of years ago I visited San Francisco and took the attached photo of an ericson 27? I've been "getting around" to posting it here for a long...

John Your shade cover looks great. I was thinking of a similar solution and it's good to see that it is not only possible but that it looks good too. For me the balance is between a dodger which I can see over and one which doesnt restrict the access to the companionway and the clutches...

Dodger E32 Thanks for your advice John. I have a 1975 E32. I think the removable side panels is a great idea as is the zippered section to let the breeze through in the hot weather. I'm still trying to settle on the height above the cokpit sole but I think I will go for 5'6". Thanks...

Thanks Thanks folks. I appreciate the advice. So far I'm thinking that I'll keep it at 5'6'' (165 cm) above the floor of the cockpit but not let it come back beyond the top edge of the companionway. Hopefully I can balance seeing over it with not having to stoop to far to go below. More...

Hi all, I am about to have a dodger made for my 32-2. I would welcome any advice from anyone who has been through this before...how high?..how far into the cockpit....keeping it clear of the winches.... anything. Cheers Michael White Ilkara

I think it's a great idea.... but then living in Australia puts us just a little out of reach for all you folks on the other side of the pacific. Still, if any of you want to swap a house/Ericson or even just call in as you pass through Melbourne, give us a call. While you are here you...

Identity!! Hi Jeff, Jim and Loren Thanks for your advice. I spent the weekend crawling around Ilkara looking for the HIN without success.... found a few other things though so the time wasnt completely wasted :rolleyes: The number on the transom must have been lost in one of the...

Thanks Loren thanks for the advice Loren. I'll go on a hunt for the number on the weekend. Cheers Michael

Hi all I have just bought an Ericson 32. I think it's a 32-2 and I was told that it was built in 1980 but that seems a little recent. Dont know much about the boat yet and it hasnt helped that the previous owner hasnt been willing to tell me anything.... have dealt only with the salesman...