I am considering puchasing a 1977 Ericson 29. I would be using this boat for limited coastal cruising along the southeast. Expect to be at times 40-50 miles offshore with the possibility for heavier weather.
I know it is a strong boat, with a heaver displacement, and I am interested in knowing what makes it strong.
Does anyone have any information on hull lay-up, resins used, stringer/girder configuration or any other reinforcement used in hull lay-up?
Regarding the deck, what is thickness of total deck vs. thickness of balsa? Any issues with compression around mast step? Is there a tendancy for crazing around hardware fittings that take stress? In manufacturing, were deck through-holes drilled through balsa or laminate (I know winches are reinforced with sandwiched plywood). Is this boat's deck susceptible to delamination or water intrusion to balsa core?
Finally, are there any issues with hull-to-deck joint being glassed and not fastened?
I can't any of this information on all the resources available on this site, and would appreciate anyone's knowledge on these subjects.
Thanks in advance.
John
I know it is a strong boat, with a heaver displacement, and I am interested in knowing what makes it strong.
Does anyone have any information on hull lay-up, resins used, stringer/girder configuration or any other reinforcement used in hull lay-up?
Regarding the deck, what is thickness of total deck vs. thickness of balsa? Any issues with compression around mast step? Is there a tendancy for crazing around hardware fittings that take stress? In manufacturing, were deck through-holes drilled through balsa or laminate (I know winches are reinforced with sandwiched plywood). Is this boat's deck susceptible to delamination or water intrusion to balsa core?
Finally, are there any issues with hull-to-deck joint being glassed and not fastened?
I can't any of this information on all the resources available on this site, and would appreciate anyone's knowledge on these subjects.
Thanks in advance.
John