My wife and I have owned a Compac 19 for 2 years are interested in moving up in size from our a Compac 19 and are looking at a 1978 Tall Rig Ericson 27. I have a few questions concerning this model.
1. What an you tell me about the sailing character of this boat for the Chesapeake Bay and possibly an occassional coastal cruise.
2. The 27 I am looking is in a heated warehouse and the current owner has owned the boat since 1988. The boat is almost like new and that is not an exaggeration. I will have a survey done, however since I will probably not be able to easily put her back in the water for a test sail, what are some things I need to especially look at for problems? What are problem areas on an older Ericson 27 (1978)?
3. The E-27 is powered with a Yanmar 8 hp and has low hours (<300). Is this adequate? We do not plan on extensive motoring, but.
Any other information about the Ericson 27 would be appreciated.
Bruce
1. What an you tell me about the sailing character of this boat for the Chesapeake Bay and possibly an occassional coastal cruise.
2. The 27 I am looking is in a heated warehouse and the current owner has owned the boat since 1988. The boat is almost like new and that is not an exaggeration. I will have a survey done, however since I will probably not be able to easily put her back in the water for a test sail, what are some things I need to especially look at for problems? What are problem areas on an older Ericson 27 (1978)?
3. The E-27 is powered with a Yanmar 8 hp and has low hours (<300). Is this adequate? We do not plan on extensive motoring, but.
Any other information about the Ericson 27 would be appreciated.
Bruce