Mike Thomas
Member II
Nice touches with the logos!!!
So how do you really feel about owning an Ericson?
Mike T
So how do you really feel about owning an Ericson?
Mike T
how do i REALLY feel about owning an ericson
morning
climb off the boat
for a surf session
come to work and check out this site.
think about what i should do next with the boat,
while im working.
take off at about 4:00
head to the boat, and tinker.
till well after dark.
sometimes i just stay.
other times i go and wish i had stayed (have to keep the girl happy)
wait for the weekend
weekend comes
sail
surf
eat drink
wash rince and repeat
i have a laser cutter ,3axis mills, and vac. former, which has helped a lot with the projects over the years
morning
climb off the boat
for a surf session
come to work and check out this site.
think about what i should do next with the boat,
while im working.
take off at about 4:00
head to the boat, and tinker.
till well after dark.
sometimes i just stay.
other times i go and wish i had stayed (have to keep the girl happy)
wait for the weekend
weekend comes
sail
surf
eat drink
wash rince and repeat
i have a laser cutter ,3axis mills, and vac. former, which has helped a lot with the projects over the years
Mike Thomas
Member II
Ahh the right tools make a big difference but you've come up with some "killer applications"
Needless to say, all the stuff looks great!!!!
Mike T
Needless to say, all the stuff looks great!!!!
Mike T
Here's one of my winter projects that finally got installed. Materials
included teak, bronze, stainless, and beveled glass.
included teak, bronze, stainless, and beveled glass.
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David,
Thanks for the compliments. Similar hatches can be found on my dads
large custom cruising designs. This particular design with the twin
gutter pipes, originated with the late, great Maine joiner Duffy Dodge
who made many beautiful pieces for yachts such as Whitehawk, Whitefin,
and Signe. His signature "waterlock" dovetail detail was challenging to
build, but worth the effort.
Regarding your coaming caps, I have the factory version which overhangs
both sides of the cockpit. While pretty to look at, it does dig into
your back while leaning against it, and I am always looking for a
cushion to lean against. Just some food for thought when considering
profiles.
Best,
Martin
Thanks for the compliments. Similar hatches can be found on my dads
large custom cruising designs. This particular design with the twin
gutter pipes, originated with the late, great Maine joiner Duffy Dodge
who made many beautiful pieces for yachts such as Whitehawk, Whitefin,
and Signe. His signature "waterlock" dovetail detail was challenging to
build, but worth the effort.
Regarding your coaming caps, I have the factory version which overhangs
both sides of the cockpit. While pretty to look at, it does dig into
your back while leaning against it, and I am always looking for a
cushion to lean against. Just some food for thought when considering
profiles.
Best,
Martin
Marty, David and all, That teak coaming cap was enough of a real pain in the back that I'm guessing feedback coming from early E31 owners caused Ericson to rethink how they installed it. Hull #23 was the last Cruising 31 fitted with the cap like yours is. Fast forward to hull #26, the first Independence 31 and the next to be fitted with that optional teak cap after #23, and that inner lip had been moved outboard so as to be flush with the coaming itself. The teak width is still the same but the whole thing just moved outboard. Glyn
Art Mullinax
Member III
Pictures please
Sounds interesting, can we see a picture? My 29 is plain and needs something added.
Sounds interesting, can we see a picture? My 29 is plain and needs something added.