1968 Ericson 23 Manual

Hi,

I recently picked up a '68 Ericson 23, and am looking for a copy of the owner's manual, as well as any other publications that might be of use. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks!

In those days a "manual" might have been typed out... and it was common for drawings to be hand done and then reproduced.

I have no idea what sort of paperwork came with the boats, but there were very few systems to draw up for a small pocket cruiser. There was likely a rigging plan and some specs.

Check the Downloads section here to see what other owners have u/l to the site over the years.
Other owners might be checking in with suggestions, too.

LB

I'm not aware that anything resembling a manual was done in 1968. What your boat probably came with resembled something like this:

Ery 23

http://sailboatdata.com/viewrecord.asp?class_id=243
will give you a little information.
Bob Boe oleboe@aol.com did have a manual for the 23 -2 (1977) date
He also had 23 Tell-Tales News.
Good Luck
I hope this helped.
ERY 23 #359

Thanks for the help, I downloaded the info available on this site. Does anyone have a wiring diagram for this model?

E 23

What I have for a wiring diagram is for a E 23 -II. And it bears little resemblence to the wiring in my E 23 - II.. The Battery shown in the Stbd. cockpit locker is CL ubser the companionway steps. The showr power breaker shown on stbd side are mounted to port. The three 11oV AC outlets are ONE adjacent to the breaker to Port.However th Battery Switch and six fuse / switch panel are on the aft Stbd Bulkhead, as shown.
The switches / fuses
Running lights. Port, starbord and stern lights White wire Black negative return.
Bow Light. Brown wire.
Cabin Lights (3) Red wire 12 V flouresent Stbd, port, and an incondesent bu potty.
Compass / Spreader Light Yellow
Accessory / Masthead light Blue
My mast head is #3 vice Bow light and so marked.
the bottom two are marked Accessory/
The wires for the Masthead and (Non existant) Spreader lights run down through the bildge { A NO NO}
Apparently a Previous owner had an Alternator equiped outboard, as two bolts through the port cockpit locker bulkhead had battery cables to the battery.
The drawing is a copy of a copy of a copy and is semi legable, as well as incorrect.
Have Fun!

Thanks for the info.
@Vagabond-I'm interested in seeing that schematic if you have it laying around.

Schematic

Did you ever get a copy of the schematic? I too could use it. My wiring was mostly ripped out except for some tiny ends sticking out of the fiberglass. Been a real challenge toning the various wires.Thanks,Doug