survey

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?

I just returned from having the boat I was under contract for surveyed. It's an Ericson 28 from 1988. Everything came back as expected, I think. The surveyor says that it's in quite good shape for its age, but needs the usual upgrades in wiring, plumbing and eventually standing and running...

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...

Gurus: We are getting a pre-purchase survey survey done later this week on a 1987 E32-3. The surveyor who is aware of this wonderful community very astutely commented: "As I'm sure you have studied the Ericson owners site and blogs in great depth, please advise (or send me links) to any known...

The surveyor’s report began by saying “the engine and related systems appear to have been well cared for, engine starts and runs clean, no exhaust smoke or fuel on the water, shifts forward to reverse cleanly.” The report also said ”Propeller shaft recently had some work to include installing...

I did a complete survey today. She showed very well except the bottom paint and cutless bearing. A couple of questions... I couldn't tell if the rudder has to be dropped to remove the prop shaft. This boat is said to be "a bit tender". Please define "a bit tender". Thanks in advance from...

I'm not terribly sure this is the right forum, but it pertains to maintenance impacting insurance, so here goes. I'm contemplating (half the time, I'm ready to plunge, the other half I'm running for dry land) buying a tired E-35 in Maine. Tim Reilly has given me a pretty thorough...

Query: what engine to repower an E27 or an E29 No one has commented on this question so far:esad:... If you have an E27 or an E29: Please tell us what auxiliary you have. What RPM do you get the best performance at. What is your speed over the ground at that rpm. What diameter , pitch...

On a 1985 E32. I was really nervous (still am) but the survey experience was very positive. I used Ron Grant who I found on these pages. In fact, I probably would not buy a boat if this website did not exist. It's very comforting to know that there are so many experienced Ericson owners out...

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...

Hello Ericson Sailors-- We just surveyed a boat today, and it came back great--except that the surveyor's moisture meter sensed moisture underneath the mast step. There's also a crack in the headliner between the salon and the passageway going forward. Is this a deal breaker? There's no...

My insurer (Markel) is requiring a survey before the next renewal and the one quote I have gotten so far is $18/foot. What are reasonable rates for a survey and more siginificantly do surveyors charge a lesser rate for insurance surveys that for condition surveys requested by propsective...

Hi all, So I am about to do a survey on a 1987 381. It has water staining around the mast area on the sole (don't think it is rotten yet). I've read the threads here on that. I also noticed the aft end of the keel with a thin separation crack from the hull....I found some threads on...

I'm fairly new to sailing and decided to make an offer on an Ericson 25' after many months of looking. The survey and test sail is this thursday and I'm wondering if anyone could give me advice on things to look out for during the survey. Thanks! Rob Hoehn