I am considering purchasing an Ericson 27 year is 1970's. my sailing will mostly be in the San Francisco Bay. Winds are usually 15 to 30knots. In the future I may go to Mexico or Hawaii. I would appriciate any input from anybody who sailed or knows this boats.
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I am considering purchasing an Ericson 27 year is 1970's. my sailing will mostly be in the San Francisco Bay. Winds are usually 15 to 30knots. In the future I may go to Mexico or Hawaii. I would appriciate any input from anybody who sailed or knows this boats.
Luck
People have made long voyages in just about anything. I recently read a comment on a French website about a raft, powered by outboards, that had arrived in Southern France. It had spent some time here in Connecticut first. Not everyone is so lucky. Before heading off to Hawaii, please ask the Coast Guard how much they would charge for a day of SAR operations. Then consider spending a commesurate amount on preparing your vessel, so you won't get billed by them.
People have made long voyages in just about anything. I recently read a comment on a French website about a raft, powered by outboards, that had arrived in Southern France. It had spent some time here in Connecticut first. Not everyone is so lucky. Before heading off to Hawaii, please ask the Coast Guard how much they would charge for a day of SAR operations. Then consider spending a commesurate amount on preparing your vessel, so you won't get billed by them.
Luck
People have made long voyages in just about anything. I recently read a comment on a French website about a raft, powered by outboards, that had arrived in Southern France. It had spent some time here in Connecticut first. Not everyone is so lucky. Before heading off to Hawaii, please ask the Coast Guard how much they would charge for a day of SAR operations. Then consider spending a commesurate amount on preparing your vessel, so you won't get billed by them.
People have made long voyages in just about anything. I recently read a comment on a French website about a raft, powered by outboards, that had arrived in Southern France. It had spent some time here in Connecticut first. Not everyone is so lucky. Before heading off to Hawaii, please ask the Coast Guard how much they would charge for a day of SAR operations. Then consider spending a commesurate amount on preparing your vessel, so you won't get billed by them.
sure, if your good enough
lots of people have done it, and you probably could too. but you need to do a lot of research and preparation. The boat is capable but not without a good bit of serious work on your part. I would read about a year about how to prepare for ocean crossings before you dicide it what you want to do. Oh by the way its a lot harder to get back than to go!
lots of people have done it, and you probably could too. but you need to do a lot of research and preparation. The boat is capable but not without a good bit of serious work on your part. I would read about a year about how to prepare for ocean crossings before you dicide it what you want to do. Oh by the way its a lot harder to get back than to go!
sure, if your good enough
lots of people have done it, and you probably could too. but you need to do a lot of research and preparation. The boat is capable but not without a good bit of serious work on your part. I would read about a year about how to prepare for ocean crossings before you dicide it what you want to do. Oh by the way its a lot harder to get back than to go!
lots of people have done it, and you probably could too. but you need to do a lot of research and preparation. The boat is capable but not without a good bit of serious work on your part. I would read about a year about how to prepare for ocean crossings before you dicide it what you want to do. Oh by the way its a lot harder to get back than to go!
Coast Guard Charging for a Rescue
The Coast Guard will not charge you to rescue you. No matter how freaking stupid you may have been to get yourself into trouble they will put personal risk aside and charge eagerly into hell and high water to pull your stupid butt out of danger. You will get no bill ever so please remember to thank them. You may want to thank them next time you see them just because they are ready to come and save you.
The Coast Guard will not charge you to rescue you. No matter how freaking stupid you may have been to get yourself into trouble they will put personal risk aside and charge eagerly into hell and high water to pull your stupid butt out of danger. You will get no bill ever so please remember to thank them. You may want to thank them next time you see them just because they are ready to come and save you.
Coast Guard Charging for a Rescue
The Coast Guard will not charge you to rescue you. No matter how freaking stupid you may have been to get yourself into trouble they will put personal risk aside and charge eagerly into hell and high water to pull your stupid butt out of danger. You will get no bill ever so please remember to thank them. You may want to thank them next time you see them just because they are ready to come and save you.
The Coast Guard will not charge you to rescue you. No matter how freaking stupid you may have been to get yourself into trouble they will put personal risk aside and charge eagerly into hell and high water to pull your stupid butt out of danger. You will get no bill ever so please remember to thank them. You may want to thank them next time you see them just because they are ready to come and save you.
From what I know, once you are out of reach
you are on you own and reduced to the luck of having another ship close by if you are expecting to be rescued. Once you are out of the Coast Guard Range (couple hundred miles from shore??) then most likely they are reduced to helping coordinate rescue efforts. I **Strongly** suggest being prepared and anticipating most major problems (major hull damage, loss of steering/rudder, handle major storm etc) AND being self sufficient before going offshore to Hawaii. One should never rely on being rescued by others on the open seas
you are on you own and reduced to the luck of having another ship close by if you are expecting to be rescued. Once you are out of the Coast Guard Range (couple hundred miles from shore??) then most likely they are reduced to helping coordinate rescue efforts. I **Strongly** suggest being prepared and anticipating most major problems (major hull damage, loss of steering/rudder, handle major storm etc) AND being self sufficient before going offshore to Hawaii. One should never rely on being rescued by others on the open seas
From what I know, once you are out of reach
you are on you own and reduced to the luck of having another ship close by if you are expecting to be rescued. Once you are out of the Coast Guard Range (couple hundred miles from shore??) then most likely they are reduced to helping coordinate rescue efforts. I **Strongly** suggest being prepared and anticipating most major problems (major hull damage, loss of steering/rudder, handle major storm etc) AND being self sufficient before going offshore to Hawaii. One should never rely on being rescued by others on the open seas
you are on you own and reduced to the luck of having another ship close by if you are expecting to be rescued. Once you are out of the Coast Guard Range (couple hundred miles from shore??) then most likely they are reduced to helping coordinate rescue efforts. I **Strongly** suggest being prepared and anticipating most major problems (major hull damage, loss of steering/rudder, handle major storm etc) AND being self sufficient before going offshore to Hawaii. One should never rely on being rescued by others on the open seas
AMVER
The Automated Mutual-assistance VEssel Rescue system known as AMVER is a system that will direct the closest reporting vessel including civilian ships to you when you request rescue/assistance usually through a rescue coordination center (RCC) and usually through the Global Marine Distress Signalling System. This in turn is best operated through your DSC equipped VHF or HF/SSB radio or your EPIRB. Even though the six fathom navy may not be close by the AMVER system will direct a rescuing vessel to you. But this works best if you are close to the shipping lanes. Out in the southern ocean rescuers are few and far between. See http://www.amver.com/
The Automated Mutual-assistance VEssel Rescue system known as AMVER is a system that will direct the closest reporting vessel including civilian ships to you when you request rescue/assistance usually through a rescue coordination center (RCC) and usually through the Global Marine Distress Signalling System. This in turn is best operated through your DSC equipped VHF or HF/SSB radio or your EPIRB. Even though the six fathom navy may not be close by the AMVER system will direct a rescuing vessel to you. But this works best if you are close to the shipping lanes. Out in the southern ocean rescuers are few and far between. See http://www.amver.com/
AMVER
The Automated Mutual-assistance VEssel Rescue system known as AMVER is a system that will direct the closest reporting vessel including civilian ships to you when you request rescue/assistance usually through a rescue coordination center (RCC) and usually through the Global Marine Distress Signalling System. This in turn is best operated through your DSC equipped VHF or HF/SSB radio or your EPIRB. Even though the six fathom navy may not be close by the AMVER system will direct a rescuing vessel to you. But this works best if you are close to the shipping lanes. Out in the southern ocean rescuers are few and far between. See http://www.amver.com/
The Automated Mutual-assistance VEssel Rescue system known as AMVER is a system that will direct the closest reporting vessel including civilian ships to you when you request rescue/assistance usually through a rescue coordination center (RCC) and usually through the Global Marine Distress Signalling System. This in turn is best operated through your DSC equipped VHF or HF/SSB radio or your EPIRB. Even though the six fathom navy may not be close by the AMVER system will direct a rescuing vessel to you. But this works best if you are close to the shipping lanes. Out in the southern ocean rescuers are few and far between. See http://www.amver.com/
Potter 19 to Hawaii
Just for information - Here's a link to some pages about taking a WWP 19 on some long voyages (including to Hawaii). May provide some useful insight. Regards, Marc_B
Just for information - Here's a link to some pages about taking a WWP 19 on some long voyages (including to Hawaii). May provide some useful insight. Regards, Marc_B
Potter 19 to Hawaii
Just for information - Here's a link to some pages about taking a WWP 19 on some long voyages (including to Hawaii). May provide some useful insight. Regards, Marc_B
Just for information - Here's a link to some pages about taking a WWP 19 on some long voyages (including to Hawaii). May provide some useful insight. Regards, Marc_B
Ericson
From what I have read the Ericson is capable of making this journey. A solid hull and good stability. There is a book, something like the Capable Offshore Sailboat that I will get when I am ready for a longer voyage on my Ericson 29. It gives real good advice on rigging strength, reducing cockpit size for boarding seas, securing hatches and gear, rough weather sailing etc. Seems pretty complete. Enjoy the trip.
From what I have read the Ericson is capable of making this journey. A solid hull and good stability. There is a book, something like the Capable Offshore Sailboat that I will get when I am ready for a longer voyage on my Ericson 29. It gives real good advice on rigging strength, reducing cockpit size for boarding seas, securing hatches and gear, rough weather sailing etc. Seems pretty complete. Enjoy the trip.
Ericson
From what I have read the Ericson is capable of making this journey. A solid hull and good stability. There is a book, something like the Capable Offshore Sailboat that I will get when I am ready for a longer voyage on my Ericson 29. It gives real good advice on rigging strength, reducing cockpit size for boarding seas, securing hatches and gear, rough weather sailing etc. Seems pretty complete. Enjoy the trip.
From what I have read the Ericson is capable of making this journey. A solid hull and good stability. There is a book, something like the Capable Offshore Sailboat that I will get when I am ready for a longer voyage on my Ericson 29. It gives real good advice on rigging strength, reducing cockpit size for boarding seas, securing hatches and gear, rough weather sailing etc. Seems pretty complete. Enjoy the trip.
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