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29 ft. ERICSON SAILBOAT w/lots of extras! - GREAT CONDITION!!!

scurv13

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29 ft. ERICSON SAILBOAT w/lots of extras! - GREAT CONDITION!!! ***- SOLD!!! -***

29 ft. ERICSON SAILBOAT w/lots of extras! - GREAT CONDITION!!! - Sold!!!
$18,900 obo.!
Ericson 29 ft. sailboat in great condition. Well maintained. Includes all records, surveys and receipts. Atomic 4-cylinder gas motor. Extra sails. Auto-pilot. Depth meter. Anchor winch. Blue canvas covers. Lots of great condition wood and chrome. Forward berth/bed. Flush head toilet. Galley w/stove, sink, cool box. Sleeps 5 people. Binnacle steering. Dining table. Plotting table. GPS. VHF radio. Generator. Water heater. Battery charger. Shore power converter. New steering chain, throttle cable, and shift cables. Barbeque. Wet bar. Lots of storage. Includes inflatable dinghy w/ 4hp Suziki outboard motor. Lots of extras included! Currently slipped at Harbor Island. Ready for Catalina! Please go to http://ericsonsailboat4sale.myphotoalbum.com/ for more photos. Call for questions or to schedule an appointment for viewing.
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Boats that gave name to the expression RACER / CRUISER were exemplified by Ericson’s 1970s lines. Ericson 29s are strongly built (hand-laid glass) cruising boats with excellent reputations for sailing well. The Bruce King sea-kindly design is very comfortable for its size and offers responsive handling. In addition, her spade rudder and semi full keel design give her great tracking abilities on all points including heavy seas and strong winds. This vessel is listed second for boats under 30’ for “Best Offshore Cruising Boats”. Freudian Sloop is a wonderful all-around boat to race, live aboard, or especially - cruise.
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Specifications:
LOA: 29’11”
DRAFT: 4’4”
BEAM: 9’3”
ENGINE: Universal Atomic 4
HOURS: 232
HORSE POWER: 30
FUEL: Gasoline
FUEL CAPACITY: 15 Gallons
MAXIMUM SPEED: 7.5 Knots
CRUISE SPEED: 6 Knots
WATER: 30 & 10 gallons
HOLDING TANK: 10 gallons
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Along with being very seaworthy, this vessel has features one would expect for a cruising boat of much larger size. It has a very large, comfortable cockpit with cockpit cushions made of marine vinyl (new in 2002). It is also surprisingly roomy in the cabin, with 6’2” of headroom throughout. This boat has tons of storage, including custom mahogany cabinets in the Vee and portside quarter berths I have yet to find in any other Ericson ’29. It has not just one, but two fresh water holding tanks (30 gallons and 10 gallons) and a topside deck through-hull for filling the primary tank under the Vee-berth. All interior wood is fine mahogany, much more pleasing to the eye than lower-grade materials used in Cals, Newports, Catalinas, and the like, giving the cabin a definite ‘homey’ feel.
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An additional feature not found on any other Ericson 29’ I’ve seen as well as most other sailboats is the professionally built and installed hard-dodger. This dodger caps the main hatch and includes watertight port and starboard dorade vents. This dodger is very useful because it significantly reduces the water and wind exposure, along with helping to keep the boat fully ventilated. It still could easily accommodate another “soft-dodger”.
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Rather than being registered in California, the Freudian Sloop is a documented vessel - that is, registered through the US Coast Guard, which gives some diplomatic benefits when sailing so close to the international border. It may be registered anywhere an owner desires in the future, of course.
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Cabin features include:
• The main cabin has port and starboard settee berths and a large starboard quarter berth with storage cabinets.
• All berth cushion foam was replaced in 2004 and there are no rips or tears in any of the cushions. The cushions also have marine vinyl on their bottom sides and all of the rusted steel zippers were replaced with nylon zippers in 2004.
• Double-sided foldaway dinette table for easy use and stowage.
• Extra storage drawers, lockers and bins. This includes custom steps with two large drawers that can be used for pots, pans and dishes, which are easily removable for full access to the engine and transmission. All cushions have storage underneath and all seat backs have storage behind them.
• A fully functioning galley with:
1 A well insulated icebox that will keep block ice for well over a week.
2 A stainless steel sink with 3 faucets: a main faucet (new in 2002) with a 12v Jabsco smart pump for fresh water, a secondary fresh water faucet (new in 2003) activated by a Whale foot pump (new in 2004), and a secondary raw water faucet that utilizes a 12v pump that doubles as a deck wash-down pump.
3 Gimbaled 2-burner alcohol stove and oven that works very well.
4 Two drawers for silverware and utensil storage.
5 Double sided food/spice pantry.
6 Two additional cupboards for miscellaneous storage.
7 A removable counter top for accessing the stove with a convenient storage spot for the counter top.
8 A pop-up counter for additional work space to the right of the stove.
9 A copy of the Ericson Owner’s Manual is included, along with documentation and manuals for most equipment items.
• All plumbing was replaced in 2001, including all fresh and raw water hoses, all sanitation hoses, and the engine exhaust hose. As a result, the cabin has none of that “head” smell whatsoever.
• The waste system was completely replaced with a new 10 gallon holding tank in 2001, a new Jabsco head in 2001, a new Jabsco manual head pump in 2005, a new Whale Gusher manual discharge pump in 2005, and a new Jabsco Y-valve in 2005. Waste can be discharged out of a through-hull or sucked out of the tank via a convenient topside deck access through-hull.
• There are four through-hulls: one for raw water to the engine, sink & wash down pump, one for the head discharge pumps, one for head rinse water, and one for the galley sink drain. All through-hulls are easily attainable for quick access as needed.
• Custom locking main-hatch-board storage.
• Custom spinnaker/whisker pole storage.
• Custom fishing rod storage.
• Double-sided hanging locker.
• Sizable chain locker forward of the Vee-berth that provides access to plumbing, electrical and pulpit fasteners.
• Full access to steering quadrant, batteries and prop-shaft stuffing box.
• Full access to gas tank, winch and cleat fasteners, sail hardware and traveler tracks, boarding ladder fasteners, and cockpit drain/through-hulls through a convenient hatch at the rear of the starboard quarter berth.
• Eight foot teak grab rails.
• Cabin barometer, thermometer and hygrometer mounted on teak.
• Custom teak liquor locker, linen locker, and chart stowage locker.
• Non-skid fiberglass floor surface covered with custom fitting blue carpeting.
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Topside features include:
• Sunbrella covers for everything, including a full cockpit cover that reduces varnishing from once every 6 months to once ever 2-3 years (depending on how diligent you are in keeping the boat covered). All covers were re-stitched in 2004.
• The teak bowsprit has double anchor rollers.
• Stainless steel 28lb CQR anchor (new in 2003).
• Professionally installed Standard Horizon 12v windlass (new in 2001) with waterproof foot switch. Includes the line cathead no longer provided on newer versions of this windlass. When installed, the underside of the deck was reinforced though there was no sign it was needed.
• 100 feet of 3/8” high-test galvanized chain (new in 2003) and 400 feet of 1/2” rode (new in 2003), so anchoring out at the islands is a piece of cake.
• Pressurized wash down hose.
• Fully functioning navigation lights, which include a mid-mast steaming light, a masthead tri-color/anchor light combo, and a masthead strobe light.
• Folding aluminum boarding ladder (new in 2004) mounted on transom with a stainless steel grab handle mounted above it for easily climbing back into the boat.
• Stainless steel bow and stern pulpits. Stern pulpit has 3 fishing-pole holders attached.
• Stainless steel stanchions. One is slightly bent, but there is a replacement included that can be installed when the lifelines get replaced.
• Large stainless steel Magma propane BBQ (new in 2003).
• Teak outboard motor-mount on stern pulpit.
• Six foot teak grab rails located on cabin top.
• Teak fold-up cockpit table.
• Wheel steering and Edson binnacle pedestal with a lighted Richey compass (new 2001).
• Radar reflector (new in 2003).
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Sailing accessories include:
• Two primary Barlow-24 winches and two secondary Barlow-16 winches, all in good working order. Also, one Harkin floating/locking winch handle and one Harken SS/locking winch handle (new in 2004).
• Stainless steel headsail snap shackle.
• Two twin-sheet blocks that reside on 1” port and starboard tracks. These blocks can be adjusted at a moment’s notice for different sails or points of sail.
• Two single-sheet blocks for spinnaker sheets that also reside on the port and starboard tracks and are easily adjustable.
• All running rigging was replaced in 2004.
• Boom vang and mainsheet blocks were replaced in 2004.
• Double reefed mainsail (new in 2002) in very good condition with 3 internal battens and sunbrella cover. This main raises as easy as any I’ve ever experienced and has always been meticulously flaked on top of the boom in order to maintain its condition.
• A 180% deck sweeping North Sail genoa in good condition (she loves this sail), with sheets.
• A 100% UK working jib in very good condition (new in 2002), with sheets.
• A symmetrical spinnaker in good condition, with sheets.
• A Storm sail – brand new and never used.
• A Whisker/Spinnaker pole.
• Main, headsail and spinnaker halyards.
• A mast-mounted headsail winch.
• Spreader and headsail flag halyards.
• One shroud cleat (new in 2004).
• Transom mounted traveler. Line and block controls were added in 2002 to improve ease of traveler adjustment. Having the traveler and mainsheet astern provides for easy adjustment and quick unloading of the main in the event of strong over-powering winds.
• Reefing hardware mounted on boom.
• A topping lift.
• A Sunbrella jib bag.
• Spreader boots replaced in 2004.
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Electronics include:
• Garmin 176 map GPS chart plotter (new in 2003) with the West Coast Blue Chart map chip. Also includes a fully adjustable and removable binnacle mount and 12v power cable.
• Garmin 48 handheld GPS (new in 2000) with 12v power cable.
• West Marine fixed-mount VHF radio (new in 2001) with 6’ antenna mounted on mast head.
• Raytheon submersible handheld VHF (new in 2003). Includes rechargeable lithium battery and tray for alkaline batteries.
• Standard Horizon depth meter mounted in cockpit (new in 2003).
• Standard Horizon knot meter and water temp indicator mounted in cockpit (new in 2003). The through-hull for this meter needs to be installed.
• Two million candlepower spot light (new in 2003) with clear, red and amber lenses. This light has a 12v or 110AC rechargeable lithium battery and comes with cords for both.
• Cockpit and cabin cigarette lighter outlets. The Cabin outlet doubles as a light.
• Cabin chart light.
• Several 12v and 110VAC interior cabin lights including a gimbaled light in the Vee-berth.
• 12v smoke and carbon monoxide detector in cabin (new in 2001).
• Norsman autopilot with cockpit controls and compass mounted in hanging locker.
• Red 12v cockpit light with teak frame.
• White 12v lazarette light.
• 110VAC SS hot water heater (new in 2001).
• 110VAC shore-power cord with lifetime warranty from Boat US.
• Two 12v batteries: one deep cycle house battery (New in 2007) and one starting battery regulated by a 4-position switch. Both batteries are easily accessible and are contained in a fiberglass battery box.
• Voltage/amperage gauges.
• Electrical Panels.
• 12v bilge blower (new in 2003).
• 12v Rule bilge pump (new in 2002), with float and manual switches.
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Engine details:
• Atomic 4 gasoline marine engine that was newly rebuilt in 2000 and has 232 hours that runs so smoothly and quietly I often have to look at the tachometer to determine if the engine is on.
• Includes tachometer, voltmeter, oil pressure engine temp, and hour meter gauges.
• Large water muffler to limit engine noise.
• Automatic fire extinguisher was installed in the engine compartment in 2005.
• Often with these motors, the “hot section” of the exhaust fails after many years of service, so it was completely replaced in 2004. During that service downtime, the engine also received:
1 Full tune up: plugs, points, condenser, rotor, cap, plug wires, coil.
2 The alternator was rebuilt.
3 The water pump was rebuilt and the impeller replaced. An extended bolt was also installed for easier removal in the future.
4 The top of the motor was repainted for rust control. Rust wasn’t a problem, but there was full access so it got another coat of paint.
5 The carburetor was rebuilt.
6 The old engine wiring was replaced and all wire ends were sealed for corrosion protection.
7 The reversing gear was adjusted.
• The oil on the motor has been changed at least every 50 hours.
• The drive train is equipped with a fixed 3-blade prop.
• A copy of the engine manual is included.
• The steering quadrant drive chain was replaced in Feb 08.
• The engine control cables were replaced in Feb 08.
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Additional accessories include:
• A 9’ foldable Hypalon rubber inflatable made by Avon for West Marine and includes the fiberglass bench seat and aluminum 2-piece oars with current CA registration. It is a very stable inflatable, with removable floorboards customized for easier installation and removal, and a blow-up keel for tracking. The floorboards were also sanded down and re-varnished (Cetol) in 2004 and are in great shape. The boat does not leak air and includes a manual foot pump.
• A manual hand pump to remove standing water out of a dinghy or whatever.
• A very reliable 4HP Suzuki outboard that runs great. The beauty of this motor is that it’s not as heavy as today’s 4HP motors and easily stores in the lazarette. A copy of the motor manual is included.
• A Lifesling man-overboard rescue system that’s never been deployed (thank goodness) or exposed to salt water.
• Three adult life jackets
• Three Type 3 throwable flotation devices/seat cushions.
• A 24lb CQR stern anchor with 30’ of high-test 3/8 chain and 300’ of 1/2” rode used for secondary anchorage. Anchor could be re-galvanized, but works fine as is.
• One Danforth anchor, suitable for this boat size.
• A Kawasaki generator mounted inside the large lazarette. It’s an older model but works great at anchor in the evening to power house lights and recharge the 12v batteries, as needed.
• Hand bearing compass (new in 2003).
• Weems & Plathe navigation tool kit (new in 2003).
• Six fenders.
• A Boat hook.
• A Bosun’s chair with block and tackle for ascending the mast (all new in 2003).
• A Sea anchor (new in 2001), unused.
• Two fire extinguishers.
• Flare kit.
• Sunbrella accessory pocket mounted on binnacle.
• A 15-gallon fuel tank with manual shut-off valve. A ratcheting nylon hold-down strap secures the tank.
• Personal items other than those listed here are not included.
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Upgrades recommended for the new owner:
• New lifelines – relatively inexpensive and can be replaced yourself. As indicated above, one stanchion is bent and the included replacement should be installed when the lifelines are replaced
• Paint the topside. It has the original paint/gel coat, which is showing wear, and some areas of the white gel coat have worn down to the blue gel coat below. This is often mistakenly thought of as overspray by the old salts in the marina, but it’s actually just wear through to the blue under coat. The gel coat is still in reasonably good condition - it just doesn’t look as good as it once did.
• Before the end of the year, it will be just about time for a fresh coat of varnish on most exterior teak though the current varnish still looks pretty good.
• Install the included manual bilge pump, if desired. The pump and all needed accessories were purchased in 2005, but not yet installed.
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Other than that, this is a fabulous, fully functional vessel that has never left an owner stranded, which is a tribute to how meticulously she has been maintained over the years. Being such a great boat, you may wonder why I’m selling. Unfortunately, my workload has been such that I have had less time than planned to enjoy the boat, and some medical problems have greatly reduced my physical abilities even when I do find some time.
 

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