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Here is some more info on the Alberg 35. http://www.wavetrain.net/boats-a-gear/18-pearson-alberg-35 Interestingly, this owner claims she motors well. Wonder why Alberg went with a deck stepped mast? I wonder if the Ericson/Alberg 35 is deck stepped as well.

Unfortunately, a sea trial isn't going to happen. If I get a shot at her, it will be in lien sale. I can see from her exterior that the boat needs some work and currently doesn't even have a main. Even in that condition, I've always admired her as I drove my boat past her. Now I see she is...

Thanks! No, I hadn't see that. Brings up some interesting questions though. Is the E35-1 "tender" without the 500 (Alberg) lbs? I am curious where the 500 lbs was eliminated, as the profiles of the Alberg and Ericson in this link appear to be the same(with the exception of the rudder). I...

I've got my eye on a 35-1 Sloop, mainly because I love her lines. I also like the idea of an encapsulated keel in an old boat, and would love to be able to take advantage of this great forum as an Ericson owner! In my research I've leaned that the boat was a modified Alberg 35. The amount of...

It was very moderate, and on the quarter. She was certainly twitchy given the conditions. I can't even imagine a big sea!

Thats why I asked "generally". For example on my Yankee, I reef around 25, and have never needed a second reef. However, I think you answered my question (assuming the E-29 reefs later than a E-27). Sounds like the PO was putting in a second reef before he should have needed one, which brings us...

Interesting. Going downwind in moderate seas, even when I had her under control, I was a very busy boy! I was thinking; "I feel like I could use more rudder". What were the "complaints" that promptedd you to install a larger rudder?

It is the tall rig, so I guess 20 was a bit much. A single reef didn't improve things much though, and the boat wasn't particularly tender, even fully dressed (which is a why I didn't reef immediatelyatly). She was simply going where she wanted to go (upwind), without warning, when she wanted...

When is a double reef necessary? The main definitely felt pretty soft when we flaked it. I also never really got the out haul to function properly, so that didn't help matters. The downwind performance still surprises me though. Maybe the multi directional nature of the wind was having it's...

Just sailed a buddies E-29, (early 80's vintage). He just bought the boat, and is an inexperienced sailor, so I was at the helm. Had a full main and a 110 head sail up with about 20 knots of wind on the beam. The boat would be sailing along fine, then suddenly head upwind (almost violently)...

A friend just bought a E29. A surveyor (post purchase!) noticed a crack in the glass on top of the keel, in the second (forward) access hatch. He had a theory that maybe some water got in and froze making the crack, but admitted he didn't have a clue. At his suggestion my friend filled it with...

Shrouds were not moved For the record, I have determined that you are correct. The aft shrouds are in the original place. We'll, that's one less thing to worry about! Thanks!

E39 Hi Gary: Thanks for the thoughtful reply. I assume you replaced the steel frame due to corrosion? Why is it "semi removable"? You must have removed the cabin sole to do it. Did you do anything else while you were in there? It's interesting that you think the aft shrouds are in the...

She's a project alright! I realize this is a major project boat, and I am handy. The good news is that she has a Yanmar with about 50 hours on it. Of course, there is a LOT of bad news! What really concerns me is that rusty beam in the bilge. Based on it's size, it must be an important part...

Several issues. The hull to deck connection appears to simply be tabbed glass at the joint on the inside, without fasteners. Is this correct? The rub rails were screwed into the edge of the deck ply, inducing minor de lamination. A lot of crazing exists above the rub rail (picture). I'm...