Recent content by Tom Russ

Ol’ Blue is for sale. I am interested in a larger boat because I am going to be living aboard part time. So I am offering Ol Blue, a 1973 27’ Ericson sloop, Hull #428. She is in the water ready to sail at Cobb Island, Maryland (on the Potomac River). I am asking $12,000. I can be reached at...

I have obtained for the effort of removing it a reefing/furling system. The manufacturer's name on the drum is "FAMET Reefurl". All of the pieces are in good shape, sound with no corrosion or apparent stress/cracks, etc. It was working before I removed it (owner recently acquired the boat...

Headcount? I will be coming up from Southern Maryland for the show and would enjoy the opportunity to meet some Ericson owners. Do you need a comitment to get a head count or anything? Tom Russ Ol' Blue E27 #428:egrin:

The PO of my E27 removed the factory water tanks to save weight. While He was primarily interested in racing, I use Ol' Blue for cruising. Until now I have been using potable water stored in various containers around the boat but I am thinking about installing a water tank and foot pumps. I...

As a new sailor and Ericson owner (E27 #428) I have learned a lot about my boat, boating, and sailors from the website. It is a valuable resource and worth supporting. I guess I have to send that check......

I have heard similar things from boat owners around here. Thanks.

2 cycle alternative I looked into the Johnson 2-stroke. It is as you say, cleaner and quieter than the 4 stroke but they aren't building anything smaller than a 40 hp in the new technology . A 25 hp may be out in 2006 but nothing smaller according to my dealer. Too bad. Back to the 4...

Thanks folks. I appreciate the feedback.

I am the new owner of an E27 #428. She has an older 15 hp Johnson outboard and I am looking into replacing it with a newer 4 stroke. I am looking for something quieter and cleaner. I have visited the local marine stores and I am told a new 4 stroke of about 8 to 109 horsepower would provide...