Greetings all.
I am new to this list, I recently purchased a 23' Ericson Mk 1 built in '69. Hull number 48. The boat is moored in Mission Bay, San Diego.
I have sailed a bit as a crew member on a Olsen 30 but I am a first time boat owner and I'm still very nieve so please forgive the stupid questions...
I went into this with a low budget (this is where everyone laughs!) and I am trying to do what's best for the boat and my budget. My impression is that it has not been out of the water in some time.
The question is related to maintenance and hauling. The boat needs to be moved, and I wonder if it is more worth while to have it hauled out and bottom painted or if it is better to buy a trailer and haul it out myself. It certainly could use the time and attention to bring it into its natural beauty and function. something I am capable of but a labor of love as I understand it.
a haul out and bottom paint was estimated at $600. But that is if nothing is wrong with the bottom... Then it would be a slip rental on a temporary basis until I can arrange to set another mooring.
How easy are these fixed keel boats to pull out and launch by trailer? I need to find/buy/ build a trailer to fit if that was the recommended option. Does anyone out there have one who would be willing to provide the optimal dimensions or photos necessary to build one? or one for sale or rent locally would obviously be ideal, but they are hard to come by as I now understand.
Sight unseen I know, but what would you recommend would be the best thing for the $$.
Any wisdom would be greatly appreciated.
TIA,
Keith
I am new to this list, I recently purchased a 23' Ericson Mk 1 built in '69. Hull number 48. The boat is moored in Mission Bay, San Diego.
I have sailed a bit as a crew member on a Olsen 30 but I am a first time boat owner and I'm still very nieve so please forgive the stupid questions...
I went into this with a low budget (this is where everyone laughs!) and I am trying to do what's best for the boat and my budget. My impression is that it has not been out of the water in some time.
The question is related to maintenance and hauling. The boat needs to be moved, and I wonder if it is more worth while to have it hauled out and bottom painted or if it is better to buy a trailer and haul it out myself. It certainly could use the time and attention to bring it into its natural beauty and function. something I am capable of but a labor of love as I understand it.
a haul out and bottom paint was estimated at $600. But that is if nothing is wrong with the bottom... Then it would be a slip rental on a temporary basis until I can arrange to set another mooring.
How easy are these fixed keel boats to pull out and launch by trailer? I need to find/buy/ build a trailer to fit if that was the recommended option. Does anyone out there have one who would be willing to provide the optimal dimensions or photos necessary to build one? or one for sale or rent locally would obviously be ideal, but they are hard to come by as I now understand.
Sight unseen I know, but what would you recommend would be the best thing for the $$.
Any wisdom would be greatly appreciated.
TIA,
Keith