Ericson 27

[Bill Nixon]

Can anyone lead me to more information on an Ericson 27? ( 1977) Saw a little blurb on one in Crusing Mag, apparently not a "not a great sailing boat" say what? did Bruce King design a dog? Perhaps its the 4' draft and it doesn't point as high as others. Also it has 20 sq ft less sail than a Cat 27.I m just a cruser and one very nicely restored one has come up, offered by an Owner of 8 yrs or so, whom likes it very much. Blind love? Any previous owners out there? This is a very nice, equipped fresh water boat with an A4, which is ok with me, well priced, take a chance? As a Cat 25 owner, sorry but a Cat 27 leaves me cold. Thanks.

 

[Jay Kent]

Nice Boat, Good Value......

Bill, I may know the Ericson 27 to which you are referring. If it belongs to man from Newark, Ohio, it is a boat that I have sailed. I can tell you that it sails well, and he has done a lot to it, since he has had it. If you want to call me at 614 579-2074 (since I don't know how to reach you), I will be more than happy to discuss it further with you.

 

[TOM MANALILI]

SPEN THE BUCKS ON A SURVEY

1971 TO 1980, LATER BOATS ARE BETTER,BAD POINTS: BAD GATE VALVES, LEAKY PORTS,THE LATER BOATS HAVE A WHEEL, AND DIFERENT COCKPIT, AND INBOARD ENGINES ATOMIC 4'S TO YANMAR DIESELS,SOME HAD TALL RIGS,I'D PERFER IT OVER A CATALINA,

 

[Bill Nixon]

Thanks to all

Thanks to all of you whom responded. Subject to a successful survey, it looks as though I will be the proud owner of a MINT 72 "fresh water only " model!