I'm looking at a 1977 Ericson 27, tiller steering, outboard with the transom cutout. I haven't seen it in person yet, but the owner reports that it's in good shape, solid deck/cockpit with no soft spots.
Are there any model-specific issues I should be looking for on this boat outside of ordinary "old boat" problems like water intrusion from deck hardware, hull/deck joint, core rot, blistering, bulkheads, chainplates, etc?
Also how does the E27 sail? I've read that some people describe it as handling "sloppily" in heavier conditions but other people report it as "tracking on a rail". Thoughts?
Has anyone lived aboard this boat? How's the interior space?
How well does it work as a cruising boat in your opinion?
Also, the tiller seems to be positioned fairly far forward compared to what I am used to. How well does this work for singlehanding? And with crew?
Thanks!
Are there any model-specific issues I should be looking for on this boat outside of ordinary "old boat" problems like water intrusion from deck hardware, hull/deck joint, core rot, blistering, bulkheads, chainplates, etc?
Also how does the E27 sail? I've read that some people describe it as handling "sloppily" in heavier conditions but other people report it as "tracking on a rail". Thoughts?
Has anyone lived aboard this boat? How's the interior space?
How well does it work as a cruising boat in your opinion?
Also, the tiller seems to be positioned fairly far forward compared to what I am used to. How well does this work for singlehanding? And with crew?
Thanks!
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