Frank Langer
1984 Ericson 30+, Nanaimo, BC
There are many posts on this site which mention Ericson quality, in design, fibreglass work, cabinetry, etc. For those of you who have worked for Ericson, or who have been around these boats for a long time, did Ericson apply the same kind of techniques and construction effort to all their models or is it customary that the larger (ie. more expensive) models got more attention, possibly at the expense of the smaller boats?
In asking this question, I understand that some aspects of the designs changed over the years, and that later boats will include modifications that the earlier models don't have (e.g. triaxial floor grid for additional support through the hull).
What I'm really wondering, is if the quality of an Ericson 23 or 27 will be at the same level of workmanship as an Ericson 35 or 38 of the same vintage? Any comments or opinions from those in a position to know?
Frank.
In asking this question, I understand that some aspects of the designs changed over the years, and that later boats will include modifications that the earlier models don't have (e.g. triaxial floor grid for additional support through the hull).
What I'm really wondering, is if the quality of an Ericson 23 or 27 will be at the same level of workmanship as an Ericson 35 or 38 of the same vintage? Any comments or opinions from those in a position to know?
Frank.