Hello to all!
I've been lurking for a while, waiting for the moment when I could announce that my wife and I are proud owners of a 1985 Ericson 26. Well... today's the day!
I am somewhat embarrassed to admit that my wife and I are complete neophytes, so please tolerate the inevitable mountain of stupid questions that are sure to follow in the months ahead. I'm a little overwhelmed at the moment - overcome by the strange desire to spend ridiculous sums to bring this boat (which surveyed exceptionally well, by the way) up to a standard of perfection. I've already sought and obtained informal quotes for sails, running rigging, standing rigging (even mast painting), upholstery, etc. Funny, the surveyor must have picked up on the vibe because he took me aside and offered this unsolicited advice: "look, make a list of all the things you want to do, BUT DON'T DO THEM - sail the boat, get to know her, and then look at the list next season and wonder what you were thinking."
Any and all unsolicited advice from the good members of this forum is welcome.
Cheers
I've been lurking for a while, waiting for the moment when I could announce that my wife and I are proud owners of a 1985 Ericson 26. Well... today's the day!
I am somewhat embarrassed to admit that my wife and I are complete neophytes, so please tolerate the inevitable mountain of stupid questions that are sure to follow in the months ahead. I'm a little overwhelmed at the moment - overcome by the strange desire to spend ridiculous sums to bring this boat (which surveyed exceptionally well, by the way) up to a standard of perfection. I've already sought and obtained informal quotes for sails, running rigging, standing rigging (even mast painting), upholstery, etc. Funny, the surveyor must have picked up on the vibe because he took me aside and offered this unsolicited advice: "look, make a list of all the things you want to do, BUT DON'T DO THEM - sail the boat, get to know her, and then look at the list next season and wonder what you were thinking."
Any and all unsolicited advice from the good members of this forum is welcome.
Cheers