Recent content by Greg Ross

Ross Pond, Bras dèOr Lakes, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia Spent the month of August 2016 cruising between Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia, ultimate destination being Cape Breton, NS. Photo attached was from one of our best days.

Ericson Brochures Bill from Florida Boats sent along this link and indicated Ericson enthusiasts were welcome to the digital files he has accumulated over many years. http://floridaboats.net/slide%20show/ericson%20slide%20show/index.html Fill your boots

Glyn Judson pointed out an Independence 31 Factory Brochure for sale on eBay.com The seller also currently has the following Ericson model brochures listed as well for anyone interested; Ericson 28+...

Teak finish Christian, Maybe I'm a beggar for punishment but the chosen finish is Sikkens Cetol® Marine Natural Teak. (not the orange tint!) The boat was under cover/ building stored the past 4 years and it makes a remarkable (obviously) difference in the degree of degradation to coatings. My...

LAYLA ended up ashore for 4 years, precipitated initially by storm damage in August 2011 that lead to the need for foredeck repairs and replacement of the bow sprit. The lay-up extended with me working away from home and in time adding scope to the refit. We did; Teak coaming trim, teak...

LAYLA II Life and Times This would be LAYLA in the Northumberland Strait, east coast Canada, this image found its way into Good Old Boat a month or so ago.

Refrigeration mis-adventures Loren, I had a significant episode with LAYLA the first year we sailed her in Prince Edward Island, in 2006. I won't repeat the painful story, suffice to say I destroyed the existing Alder Barbour machine that had been with the boat for something over 20 years and...