Hi Folks!
I'm sailboat shopping and really like an Ericson 35-2 model. I found one at a boatyard. Hoping for yall's expert opinions on a few fixes I want to price out. Would love your opinions on this deck stepped mast. Unfortunately I didn't have time to take pictures from below, but I will get to take another look next weekend. --Any nooks or crannies you wish you'd inspected before purchase?--
Other questions:
-RUDDER: wondering whether folks like this rudder's handling? ive heard a few people will replace with a larger rudder on occasion.
-RUST in the bilge / bilge access. I assume this to be from the oil pan, which is low near the bilge. Was surprised that there wasn't more bilge access. This ever become a bother to anyone? Seems like an inaccessible (atomic 4) engine. Anyone done an electric convert? Looking for ways out of a gasoline and there doesnt seem the space for diesel.
--If any Ericson lovers of that model are around Oxnard, CA I'd love an extra set of eyes!--
thanks!
I'm sailboat shopping and really like an Ericson 35-2 model. I found one at a boatyard. Hoping for yall's expert opinions on a few fixes I want to price out. Would love your opinions on this deck stepped mast. Unfortunately I didn't have time to take pictures from below, but I will get to take another look next weekend. --Any nooks or crannies you wish you'd inspected before purchase?--
Other questions:
-RUDDER: wondering whether folks like this rudder's handling? ive heard a few people will replace with a larger rudder on occasion.
-RUST in the bilge / bilge access. I assume this to be from the oil pan, which is low near the bilge. Was surprised that there wasn't more bilge access. This ever become a bother to anyone? Seems like an inaccessible (atomic 4) engine. Anyone done an electric convert? Looking for ways out of a gasoline and there doesnt seem the space for diesel.
--If any Ericson lovers of that model are around Oxnard, CA I'd love an extra set of eyes!--
thanks!