Recent content by mrbarnard

Very nice 1972 ERICSON 29 for sale <o></o> • Atomic 4 engine runs great • Main sail & jib in good condition (additional sail, unknown size or condition) • 2 anchors & rode, bow and stern • Tiller steering • Outboard motor mount available • Dodger & canvas in very good condition • Head...

storytelling Thanks! I'm supposed to be a writer, so it's nice to hear you enjoyed the piece. :)

perspectives Yep, I absolutely agree about JURY DUTY... not only for the insight into how we all have our own perspectives and the variety of incidents that catch one person's attention while different incidents at the same time and place catch someone else's attention, but also because I...

My bad! Arghhh... I apologize. It "slipped through the cracks" that you had offered (those cracks in my head). I was scrambling to make something happen under pretty severe deadlines. I had to be out of one slip by a certain time, and in another port at a certain time, and had only a one-day...

fuel polishing THANKS for the referral of Mr. Hendricson! (and a fun one, too) As soon as I get some $$$ ahead, that's the next project. I'm in the process of squeezing things into my boat and cleaning her, and once that's accomplished, I'd love to share boat visits. M Barnard E29 Hull 185...

perhaps not contradictory Are you implying the two accounts represent two conflicting stories??? They seem the same to me, simply from each of the viewpoints represented. But I'm dumb; personally, I think human beings always have different perspectives, and they all are truthful. But, just...

the sail to Marina del Rey Here's the outcome of the sail: Saturday, November 24, 2007 Prepped "My Freedom," my ’72 Ericson 29, for the sail from current home port in Channel Islands Harbor in Oxnard to her new home in Marina del Rey in Los Angeles, approximately 53 miles (61 nautical miles)...

curtains I'm looking for those, too. My just-purchased '72 E-29 has no curtains, but the rails are still in place. Since I'm in the process of figuring out what to do about "window treatment," something I've never been good at, what recommendations/suggestions would anyone have? I want to be...

Liveaboard Thanks, Glyn Yes, I've heard that often during my search. It's a real Catch-22, of course. I am very upfront with the dockmasters about seeking liveaboard, so many of them immediately dismiss me. Sad. I even say I'm looking for a slip and want to waitlist for liveaboard status, but...

Thanks Thank you for the comments. Wow. This is a great forum, you guys/gals are wonderful. Michael

New to the forum. And, I'm a newbie sailor (sailed a little, many years ago) and last week bought a sailboat, a 1972 Ericson 29. It's in Channel Islands Harbor, and I eventually need to have it in Marina del Rey or Redondo Beach. I'll have to find someone to help me (and my sons, one of whom...