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  1. Jumanji

    New purchase of Ericson 26

    I'm headed out to look at a 26 in the next couple days and was wondering if there are any major faults to watch out for. Mainly any issues with the Westerbeke Diesel, de-lamination, etc.. The boat is a 1989 model with wheel steering and a deep keel. Thanks!
  2. A

    Leaking from keel

    I looked at an Ericson to buy, it had a fresh coat of paint on the keel and hull. I saw this leaking from the keel. Below the joint? Any ideas what this problem is?
  3. S

    Importing a US boat into Canada

    Hello Vikings, As I expand my search south of the border, I am wondering... are there any Canadians in the group who have knowledge of, or experience with, buying a US boat and bringing it back to Canada? Some of things I am curious about may also be common knowledge for US owners. As I see...
  4. Survey Says?

    Survey Says?

    I had looked at a bunch of boats, walking around on their decks, rocking back and forth checking for soft spots, scanning the rigging for rust, examining engines, but mostly just wandering around getting fixated on things that now I know don’t cost a lot of money or time to fix, and completely...
  5. Whats in a name?

    E32-3 Whats in a name?

    My Ericson 32-3 was built in 1985, hull number 657. The boat still has it’s original name in a faded graphic on it. The reason the boat doesn’t have a new name is quite simple. I suffer from analysis paralysis. I started with a list of about 50 names, and about 50 of them were terrible...
  6. C

    Ericson 38-200 General Issues Inquiry

    Hello sailors, I am considering the purchase of an Ericson 38-200 contingent to a survey! Would you please either list here (or direct me to another forum post with) typical Ericson 38-200 (late 1980s vintage) maintenance issues. I'd like to be sure that the surveyor and I are looking in...
  7. S

    1971 E27 purchase questions

    New to the site, very close to purchasing a 1971 E27 but have just a few questions for now. There was about a quart or so of water in the bilge, there's no automatic bilge pump (though the manual one does work). Is this troubling? The owner seems to think it's always there and that it rarely...
  8. M

    Feedback on Ericson 32-3 mast repair

    Hello, I'm seriously considering making an offer on a 1985 Ericson 32-3. My concern is that it appears to have some kind of mast repair. The work was done by a previous owner so I don't have more information than what's visible (pics below). There are two external plates riveted right above the...
  9. P

    1984 30+ Purchase Decision

    It's 3:00 in the morning and later today I'll make the decision whether to buy a 1984 30+ or not. I'm looking for last minute insight from the aggregate experience of all of you that will weigh heavily on my decision. I have a couple of questions. Overall the boat seems very clean and in great...
  10. T

    Looking at E26 1984 for purchase

    Thank you in advance for any comments. I am looking at an 1984 E26 for purchase. I am a newbe to the E26 and wanted pros and cons to this boat. Anything I should be careful to look at to make sure I am not buying a hidden project boat??. I am considering a haul out for full survey, with...
  11. T

    Advice Needed - possible purchase of an e-27

    I live in Lake Tahoe, and an opportunity arose to purchase a 50% share of an e-27 docked in Tahoe. We were told that it was a ’73, but since it has a t-helm, pedestal steering, stepped back traveler (in the cockpit), and an atomic gas inboard, I believe it has to be a post ’74 model. The boat...
  12. P

    Information needed on E25 purchase

    I am in the process of searching for a trailerable boat. So far the search have been concerned on boats like the Ranger 23 and Catalina 25s as these are available around here. I have always been a fan of Ericsons having rented an E 28 years ago for a night sail on the SF Bay. I am currently...
  13. B

    Purchase of 30' - 35'

    Hello, I have a friend who is looking for a either a 32 or 35 Ericson in good condition preferrably in Northern CA. (bay area). Must be diesel. If any one knows of any members who may be considering selling please contact me @ my email address: bill911s@yahoo.com. Thanks, Bill:)
  14. P

    Advice on purchase of E39B

    I'm thinking of buying an E39B. It's the only Ericson for sale in New Zealand. I've attached the advert'. Looks like the hard dodgers are an afterthought, and home-made looking. I guess that doesn't matter too much so long as they work well. Do you think hard dodgers necessary? I haven'y...
  15. P

    Advice on purchase of E39B (Dupe - See Other Thread)

    I'm thinking of buying an E39B. It's the only Ericson for sale in New Zealand. I'll try an attach the advert'. Looks like the hard doggers are an afterthought, and home-made looking. I guess that doesn't matter too much so long as they work well. Do you think hard doggers necessary? I...
  16. P

    Purchase Survey of E29 (1976) and keel Bolts

    Hello, I had an E29 sloop hauled out today with a marine surveyor to determine if I am going to go through with this purchase. Everything was relatively fine (for a 30 year old boat) until he pulled up the 2 panels on the cabin floor and stated there are no Keel bolts in those holes. I ran home...
  17. Chris Miller

    Lighthouse Purchase...

    I got an email from my mother last night that a man from my the town I grew up in (Winona, MN) purchased a lighthouse in the Chesapeake Bay (where I currently reside in Solomons MD) at the mouth of the Potomac River. He bought the Smith Point Lighthouse "sight unseen" for under $200k. With...
  18. T

    Outhaul and Vang purchase E 38-200

    I have the boom off and home while doing a bunch of varnish work and am going to rebuild it. All the plastic sheaves in the ends are tired and I'm upgrading the mainsheet blocks. I took out the outhaul last night and found it to be 4:1 via a couple of fiddle blocks and some wire. I plan on...
  19. N

    Ericson 32 purchase information needed

    Ericson 32 purchase I am in the process of upsizing, my 23 foot is just to small and I want a larger boat. My problem is this, I can't make up my mind between a Cal 2-29 or the Ericson 32. I'm leaning towards the Ericson because of the interior layout and numbers (comfort ratio etc etc). I'm a...
  20. B

    Changing purchase on E30+ mainsheet

    Hi everyone, I'm new here. Bought an Ericson 30+ last year (I'm in Dallas) and was wondering if anyone has increased thier mainsheet purchase from the factory 4-1. Love the boat, but my wife finds it hard to release the main when it is sheeted in tight. I'm looking for ideas.
  21. D

    E35 purchase advice

    I am considering the purchase of a used E35 in the late 70 to early 80 vintage. One in particular in my area (a 78) is attractively priced but will need some TLC. I would to find a source of info on the hull and deck layup schedules (to find out about coring and delamination of same). Would...
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