I am seeking a new sailboat this fall and one sailboat that is near the top of my list is a late 80's E34-2 model. It appears to be nearly 35' and seem to meet my needs for size and layout. I do like the aft qtr cabin design and not so much the nav station layout but with all layouts, there is a comprise. I also like that Ericson used a specialized grid and the hull is solid glass and not cored - from what I have researched. The engine on the E34 does seem a little undersized. I am looking for a good sailing vessel, strong in all weather without suffering sailing performance. I currently have a Southern Cross 31; completely different sailboat design - what I like about it is that I can sail it almost anywhere and what I don't like about it is that it's slow, difficult to dock and quite small for a 31 and I want to make a change.
Sailing on the Chesapeake bay with some coastal sailing up the coast.
Any opinions and thoughts on the E34-2 from current and past owners?
Thanks!
Patrick
Sailing on the Chesapeake bay with some coastal sailing up the coast.
Any opinions and thoughts on the E34-2 from current and past owners?
Thanks!
Patrick