Recent content by douglas

Thanks Thanks Mark, I'll continue on the Lewmar route I guess, haven't found anything more appropriate yet. Doug

Hi everyone. I want to replace the small portlight in my head (the old corroded sliding one that hasn't slid for decades I'm sure). Measurements of the cabin cutout are 5 1/4" X 13 1/4". I was wondering if anyone has done this and recalls which company they used for the replacement, type of...

Hello all, I have an ericson 30+ 1980, the anchor locker on deck has a hole in it where the anchor chain exits, this oval shaped hole had a cover/cap over it approx. 4" X 3" in diameter, looked like stainless steel. I dropped it overboard accidentally and cannot find it! ugh! Any advice on...

lots of details Thanks for the input. The boat is a few hours from me, have visited it twice so far (it's in the water), I don't notice anything with the compression post or any serious deck compression at mast base, one fairly minor looking 3" long gelcoat crack on the port side but doesn't...

known problems to look out for? Survey being done in next few weeks, anything in particular known about the 30+ that I should be sure the survey looks at? He says he's surveyed 4 ericson 30+ in the past which I guess sounds pretty good. Thanks everyone Doug

pic Here is a pic of the new hopeful purchase ericson 1980 30+ Doug

took the plunge Thanks for the input, we agreed on the price, next step is the survey and sea trial, looks like I have a new (old) boat! :egrin:

thanks Thank you Vern for your comments, I'm pretty excited about this boat, is seems to be what I want, I'm ready to pull the trigger and make an offer. Anyone else out there have any opinions on the sailing ability of the 30+, 1980 vintage? Especially anyone who has/had the 4 ft. shoal...

Hi everyone, was hoping I could get some advice on a 1980 ericson 30+. I'm looking for a 27-30 foot boat for mostly day sailing, maybe some club racing, maybe occasional overnites. I'm in west coast florida with shallow water everywhere so shallow draft is impo. This boat has 4 foot draft. I...

sailing characteristics of the 30+ Hi Trucker, I am looking at a 1980 ericson 30+ down here in florida. I have read as much as I can find about the 30+ but there doesn't seem to be a lot out there, I've heard it's a bit of a tender boat, but fast. This boat has 4 foot draft, 130 roller...

forgot to also ask: boat has wheel steering. Was this an aftersale addition to the boat that can be undone? I prefer a tiller. It looks like there's a stainless plate a bit behind the pedestal steering but I don't know if that's for an emergency tiller or where the original one was...

I'm considering the purchase of a 1984 25+ ericson. It has a 1 cylinder diesel Yanmar I think 8 or 9 HP engine, salt water cooled (boat kept in salt water year round). The diesel people I talked to say because raw water cooled the engine is reaching end of serviceable lifespan, still runs OK...

Thanks for all the input thus far, this is a great site. I tend to take too long sometimes to make decisions,,,there is a 1984 25+ I like but it is uncomfortable behind it's wheel, makes my back hurt,,3'11" draft. I like the 29 foot 1978 better, more comfortable cockpit and all around in...

diesel Thanks for the replies so far. The boat is still for sale, was having a diesel engine issue, ends up that barnacles were limiting the propeller moving as well and that was causing the engine to "overwork" apparently all settled. I know know the Yanmar 1 cylinder enging is an '84. How...

I'm considering purchasing an ericson 29 1978. It has wheel steering, the cockpit is divided by the mainsheet traveler into 2 cockpit sections. The boat has upgraded 2 speed self tailing winches which are a bit forward of the wheel but I believe easy enough to assist singlehandling. Any opinions...