Recent content by oceanbrew

Ericson Jax I'm still in Jax, and can help you with the Ericson questions. You can email me at dralexmadsen@gmail.com. There's a lot to look for in the Ericsons. The good thing is that the keel is lead, and fiberglass encased. And the toe-rail bolts that hold the deck to the hull are also...

Hey all, I've started making a few videos of my Ericson 27 in good winds and or rough conditions...at least I think they are. If you want to see them just google sail addict or follow this link. https://www.youtube.com/user/billybobhack Yea, I guess I like to watch myself...I think most of the...

Post with pics please I think the original post mentioned sending pics of you on your boat doing stuff! I don't see many pics.

Outward Bound - Dames Point Bridge, St. Johns River, Jacksonville, Florida I was on my way...Sailed from Jacksonville, Florida to St. Augustine, Florida with a fellow sailor from the marina. I was still on the St. Johns so I didn't put the jib up...til we were offshore.

It seems that everyone's on the West Coast of Florida.

I just saw this on sailboatlistings.com. 41 foot Ericson. Looks like it needs a makeover though. Looks like a good price unless the engine is done http://www.sailboatlistings.com/view/47941

What about bulky things shifting hitting hull? My real concern about storage under settees is, in part cosmetic, for others who I tell to store their stuff there, and practical. What about things like cans that might bash around in rough weather? I guess I'd also like to know what you tend to...

Thanks Thanks for the advice. I took all of your advice. I ended up measuring it. I don't remember the measurement, only how much I ordered 35' of 3/16 at 98 cents a foot. I had about two extra feet maybe a little more. I found a site that shows tensions for different thickness of cables I'm...

Okay. Now that my wife has her toy (a house), I can enjoy mine. Are there any Ericson owners in Jacksonville, Florida or on the St. Johns River? Besides the poor Ericson that's rotting at the dock in my marina. I'd like to try and do some sailing with other Ericson owners. Here's arriving at...

Under my settees - both starboard and port - in my Ericson 27, I only keep tools, and other 'dirty' things. Yet, I see that to really go on an extended journey that I will need to use that space for personal affects and food storage. Has anyone carpeted these spaces and the forward storage space...

Need to replace the forestay on my E27. I'm trying to not have to go up the shaft too many times. I also cannot find any information regarding proper stay tension. Thanks

1978 e27 I am proud to say that I have joined the club.