renewable10
Junior Member
Hello,
without much due diligence, we purchased an Ericson 30+ from an internet auction and received the boat yesterday into a local Marina (Quincy, MA). The boat needs a lot of work, a lot! But we're prepared to take on the task and are willing to spend: 1. a lot of time; 2. not so much money.
So, as part of us preparing for the work on the boat, we joined the forum here. Any help is appreciated without being able to address any specific questions about issues or concerns.
Here is a link to an image gallery: https://picasaweb.google.com/1080294...35769889889554
We further believe we purchased an ERICSON 30+ because of the IND number found on the hull: ERY30546M81A. The boat has not seen much maintanance and shows its original interior.
We have a few concerns on how to approach the overhaul over of the boat from a priority perspective:
1. The hull, rudder (besides the usual damage) and keel are not showing substantial damage or wear. Hence, we are thinking to launch the boat from a current land dock to the water soon. Only the drive shaft will receive some maintenance.
2. The interior appears that it has seen some water for while. So, we are thinking of either taking every piece of wood affected out and replacing it, replacing the floor, and having whatever is intact sanded and painted.
3. The ceiling has a vinyl liner. Probably the original version but showing some stains from perhaps water. Should we leave the ceiling untouched and just do some deep cleaning?
Any help and advice is very much appreciated. We are new too sailing as we...
Best,
Gesine & Joerg
without much due diligence, we purchased an Ericson 30+ from an internet auction and received the boat yesterday into a local Marina (Quincy, MA). The boat needs a lot of work, a lot! But we're prepared to take on the task and are willing to spend: 1. a lot of time; 2. not so much money.
So, as part of us preparing for the work on the boat, we joined the forum here. Any help is appreciated without being able to address any specific questions about issues or concerns.
Here is a link to an image gallery: https://picasaweb.google.com/1080294...35769889889554
We further believe we purchased an ERICSON 30+ because of the IND number found on the hull: ERY30546M81A. The boat has not seen much maintanance and shows its original interior.
We have a few concerns on how to approach the overhaul over of the boat from a priority perspective:
1. The hull, rudder (besides the usual damage) and keel are not showing substantial damage or wear. Hence, we are thinking to launch the boat from a current land dock to the water soon. Only the drive shaft will receive some maintenance.
2. The interior appears that it has seen some water for while. So, we are thinking of either taking every piece of wood affected out and replacing it, replacing the floor, and having whatever is intact sanded and painted.
3. The ceiling has a vinyl liner. Probably the original version but showing some stains from perhaps water. Should we leave the ceiling untouched and just do some deep cleaning?
Any help and advice is very much appreciated. We are new too sailing as we...
Best,
Gesine & Joerg
