statistics for ericson 30+

[charlie Pash]

:cry:There does not seem to be an entry for the ericson 30+ similar to the 28+ but a little longer with a tappered mast L 29' 9" beam 10'6" I have more info if required

 

[charlie Pash]

Adding to previous information in full Motto for E30+ "first home comfortably"
specifications L.O.A. 29'11" L.W.L. 25'5" Beam 10"6" displacement 9000 lbs.
ballast 4000 draft 6 ft Headroom 6 ft. water 30 gal, fuel 25 gal
auxillary 16 H.P 2 cyl
Sail plan I 36'6" P 38'6" E 12'10" Sail areamain 247 sq ft 100% for tri 223
sq ft. total 470 mast above water line 46'2" this boat sails best in winds up to
15 knots with a 150% genoa, up to 25 knots with a 135% genoa. based on
sailing to windward and she will do 6.3 knots . on a reach in these winds she
will do over 7 knots' she also have the capability to serf or plane well over 7
7.4 knots in optimum conditions. I have owned and sailed my e 30+ for over
12 years, and here in Victoria B.C. I'm talking every Sunday racing all winter
and cruising all summer. and if anyone doubts my statments they
are cordially uinvited to E mail me and come racing on Sunday during the
winter. P.S. I cruise in the summer. There I hope this information is useful

 

[psanburn]

Charlie, you stated "this boat sails best in winds up to 15 knots with a 150% genoa, up to 25 knots with a 135% genoa. based on sailing to windward and she will do 6.3 knots . on a reach in these winds she will do over 7 knots' she also have the capability to serf or plane well over 7 7.4 knots in optimum conditions."

I am days away from buying a '86 30+ and am very excited. In the wind conditions and headsail sizes you mentioned above, do you carry a reef in the main or full main? I am wondering how much wind the 30+ can handle with how much sail. I prefer the rail to be in the water, yet still in control!

Thanks,
Peter S