If I hadn't bought the Ericson......

Once I fell for my E32-3, I really lost interest in most of the other boat models I was previously considering. There is this one, though, that popped up again on Craigslist this year. A Lecomte 35 out of Whidbey Island. Not much information available on these boats. Beautiful boat, though.....

http://sailboatdata.com/viewrecord.asp?class_id=914

Really pretty. Apparently a Medalist, designed by Tripp and Lecompte.

Here's a theory about that stern:

This particular boat has clearly had its transom extended at some point in its lifespan (probably to improve its rating during the IOR era judging by the shape of the transom.

http://www.sailnet.com/forums/boat-review-purchase-forum/67077-le-comte-le-comte-35-alc.html

Interesting info. Thanks Christian.

Speaking of a beautiful "classic"...
Here's another one:
http://www.jk3yachts.com/boat/1969/ericson/41/1066/

I was privileged to be invited aboard an Ericson 41 at a rendezvous about a decade ago. It was lovely.