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Working on restoring an E 23-1. Will likely replace all standing rigging. Any recommendations on source for doing the work. Project is on Maui and no rigging shops here. Would also welcome any recommendations for furling head sail, brand/vendor(s).

:esad::confused::egrin: Just joined the group and could use some info/advice. Have learned a tremendous amount already from past posts so thanks much for the history and folks who contribute to and maintain this site! This 23 is a fixed keel that has been on the hard for 10+ years. Not sure of...

I recently purchased a 71 E23 Mk I. I'm trying to find an official or un-official users manual or tuning guide for the rigging. I don't have any info on setting up and am getting ready to take the mast down and fit with Dwyer mast hinge #2150. While to boat is currently in the water and...

Does anyone know whether these 3/4 bolts are threaded into the keel or not? Once the nuts are removed, can they be knocked out from the top? Thanks. Charlie

I am considering an Ericson 23 as my first sailboat. I am seriously considering getting a professional survey, but I'm doing the initial surveys myself. I've read Don Casy's "Inspecting an Aging Sailboat" five times over and now I'm out looking at boats... and full of newbie questions...

We are in the process of restoring a 1971 E23-1. I would be interested in the specificarions / line drawings for the early boats. Everything I have seen on the web or in print pertains to the series II boats and I think there may be some major differences both above and below the waterline...