Small Ericsons

[justsomeguy]

Gary... you can go to the following URL and both the makes of Ericsons you mentioned are listed there. You can select one from each of the two lists and run a comparison chart. Capsize ratios will be displayed along with other detailed information. I checked it and the 32 has the best capsize ratio.

[flywing]

I am looking to purchase my first boat to sail on the Great Lakes. I am lookling at a 1983 Ericson E28 Plus & a 1977 Ericson 32.>>
I am not familkiar with the E28, but the 32 has a history of deck delamination above median. To illustrate it`s otherwise a well sailing boat, but sound the deck carefuly. I think a Pearson 30 will give you a bit better light comfortably air performance and they are available at good prices. The P30 will also do better than the Tartan, though the Tartan is better built. Have a look at the Cal 29 while you`re at it. There are a lot of faster/beter built designs as well. If you can spend more, C&C 30 or 32, Express 30, J30, the ugly S2s and so on.

[pop]

I have painfully sailed several on the bay (certainly not capsize situations), but they seemed quiet stable.

[C2]

at. I`ve sailed on it and think its a great boat for that size range. Nice, responsive helm, weatherly, and moderately fast on all points of sail. I`ll ask him if he minds getting an email from you. If he`s okay with that, I`ll forward yours to him.

[krsb]

otherwise go through a cored deck.