Dave Wilkins
New Member
My family and I are fair weather sailors cruising along the coast of Maine for some 15 years now. My wife and I were both raised sailing and it is an important part of our families togetherness. Our present boat (Nonsuch 30) has been great. Standing headroom thoughout for me (6'3") and good sailing performance mostly. She is a very comfortable easily sailed boat with room seen in few 35 footers. She is not unfortunately a safe offshore vessel (in my opinion). She is unstayed cat rigged w/ wishbone, a huge cockpit and flat wide transom. She won't heave to and is difficult to keep into the wind during a good blow. This leaves my stern facing the seas..and that huge cockpit.
That all said there is discussion lately of cruising for some extended period...and we have always loved Ericsons.
My question....what models of Ericson will give my 6'3" high head clearance? Sleeping 3 comfortably is essential with 5 occasionally. Any insights are appreciated.
Thanks all in advance.
Dave Wilkins
NS30C "Baloo"
Round Pond, ME
That all said there is discussion lately of cruising for some extended period...and we have always loved Ericsons.
My question....what models of Ericson will give my 6'3" high head clearance? Sleeping 3 comfortably is essential with 5 occasionally. Any insights are appreciated.
Thanks all in advance.
Dave Wilkins
NS30C "Baloo"
Round Pond, ME