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E28+ We re-cut the 150 so it is now around 135-137. I think our problem is the change in forestay length and therefore a change in rake. Dave

We installed a new foresail furler and now we seem to have created a trim problem as we have to put in a reef at 10-12kns of wind to prevent excessive weather helm. We don't get the boat over 5knts at the best of times when beating even after a good bottom cleaning and painting. Dave

Our club has recently purchased a 1983 E28+ and we are concerned with the lack of speed (about 4.8kns max) at full throttle and the strong pull on the tiller at speeds over three knots. Is there a prop that will work better on this model that has an off set prop? Dave

Thanks to all of you for excellent feedback. The boat of interest has a 2 blade prop and it has an auto helm. I'm sure that the strong pull is normal from what you have said. I'll ask the surveyor to check the rudder for alignment as well as the prop shaft. While I have your eyes, how are the...

Thanks for the feedback. The boat I'm looking at is in Anacortes not far from you. Can the motor be aligned so as to remedy most of the over steer or is it a design flaw? Do you know of someone in the area who could do it? Dave

I am looking to buy a 1983 Ericson 28+ which has a very strong pull on the tiller when motoring near top end. Is this a common problem? What can be done to lessen it? The boat has a slight list to starboard at the dock, is that a related problem or the result of full tanks on one side and not...