buying

My husband and I are looking at two different E26's in our area (Santa Barbara/Ventura, CA). They are both built in the early 70's, according to their current owners -- one in '71 ($3500) and one in '72 ($8,000). We have been looking for more info on them but have come up short. According to...

Hi there! As a new member I have some questions regarding a 25+. What is the value of a nice condition, 1978 25+ with a sail drive inboard? It appears the boat I'm looking at has a cambered mast which I find strange. There is an average amount of tension on the rear stay. What should I pay...

Hi, just joined this interesting and informative site and appreciate that newbies (like me) can hopefully find help here. I've been looking to buy a sailboat, it'll be my first boat (aside from 16' catamarans). Wanting to get something over 20 ft, allowing me to spend an occasional overnight...

Buying (maybe) an E32-2 with a wobbly rudder (And the ensuing tale of repair) Hello world.... First post. Not yet an owner, but have contract on a 1974 E32-2 in San Fran bay. Boat is in overall good shape, but I've found significant slop in the rudder. Survey will be scheduled within 2 weeks...

Good afternoon. I am trying to decide on the pruchase of a 35 III. The boat is a 1986 and is in good shape other than the following: 1. The deck has moisture aft of the bow pulpit thru deck fittings. Has anyone run into this problem? 2. The dorade box has leaked (a common problem). The deck...

well some of you would remember that we asked you alot of questions after buying our ericson last sept. this is chip.... we finally got most of the needed remodeling done,,,got the halyard unstuck from the top of the mast,,put on new halyards, etc...we also ...dont know how to sail :) so...

I am going to look at an E34 this weekend:egrin: and would like to do as much of a survey before I hire a professional. I bassically want to possibly eliminate this boat before I pay for the surveyor. If it passes my exam then I will get a professional survey. So here is the question...

Hi I am a fairly new member with a 35 ericson of 1974 vintage and have been slowwly redoing all systems and have completed most of them.I would really like to come to your rendevous in june. I am thinking of buying another ericson in the usa and i don,t know what paper work I would need. can...

hi everyone i haven,t been on here much as i have been working on my ericson 35-2 1974. it has kept me quite busy for a couple of year,s but is now to the point that i can leave it for a while. ireally enloy sailing this boat. i am thinking of buying another one but it is a private sale and was...

My wife and I have owned a Compac 19 for 2 years are interested in moving up in size from our a Compac 19 and are looking at a 1978 Tall Rig Ericson 27. I have a few questions concerning this model. 1. What an you tell me about the sailing character of this boat for the Chesapeake Bay and...

looking to buy a 74 35II what are the things that i should watch out for ? i know all boats have there trouble spots. the boat has a tabanacle mast, wheel steering. any and all suggestions are welcome. thanks greg

Hi. I may be buying a used E26. It is a 1980 model, with a OB motor. Any advice on what to look for in terms of maintenance, upgrades, etc? I will be sailing in the San Francisco bay. -RA

Is this a costal cruiser only or do people do serious offshore extended crusing in them. I am looking at a 1973 at the moment. will

Hi, I have looked over 15 boats since I started looking for a 27' sailboat. I have finally narrowed it down to 2 boats. a 1978 E27 in GREAT shape and an 1987 O'day 272LE They are both the same price and this being my first sailboat I am having a hard time deciding. The E27 has a wheel and a...