Thank you for the informative and entertaining posts on your E 25 CB. I looked at several of the boats your reviewed and you answered some of the questions I did not completely understand. I do not have the skills to take on a project boat as you did and have started looking for a E 25 CB in pretty good shape needing only maintenance and replacement parts mainly. I have only found two boats for sale so far. One in WA state and one in WY, both are across the country from me in TX. I found these by looking in Craigslist, Boat Trader, Sailing Texas and cruising the Sailing Forums like Ericson. Can you give me any advice on other resources to find a boat? Thanks for your help and the hours and hours it must have taken you to ad to the knowledge base on E 25 CB's.
Thanks for your compliments. I think you've covered all the right bases. I would go one step further and create a login and password on the Ericson Yacht Owners website. There you can post a Wanted ad. There are E25 owners who regularly pay attention to this forum, and there are some who are always one the fence about keeping or selling their boats, not because they don't like them, but because there are other things going on in life.
Thank you so much for your blog! May I ask how much you originally paid for your E25 and approx how much you have spent to date in the restoration?
If you look around Craigslist you can get a pretty good idea of what the going rate is for your standard E25 with no frills and no efforts at refitting. My purchase price was in this standard range. I've definitely put more into than what I paid for it, but I always hunt for the best deal whenever I make a purchase, and I always space out my purchases over time, so I don't consider my expenses burdensome or wasteful. As I've said many times, by having my boat on a trailer, rather than at a dock, I've saved countless dollars. That, to me, is the greatest bargain.
Are the previously posted images of other owners 25CB boats and projects available somewhere else Rosco?
Roscoe have you done any repairs on the wood handles on the top of the cabin? On my Ericson 25, the rail has 6 plugs where 6 screws connect the rail to to the top of the cabin, yet on the inside there are only 2 visible screw bolts which are at each end, which makes me wonder if the remaining 4 are screws without bolts on the inside. Any insight on this? Thanks and again great blog!
Thanks for the compliment, Leif. I removed my original teak hand rails and replaced them with new ones that I constructed from rough-sawn mahogany. I cleaned up the teak originals, revarnished them, and then installed them on the inside of the cabin. This required me to purchase new stainless steel screws from McMaster-Carr. I installed wooden plugs on both ends of each screw and then varnished over them. Perhaps your inner four screws are simply wood screws that are screwed into the fiberglass cabin top. All of my original screws ran all the way through the cabin top. The nuts, of course, were on the interior of the cabin.
I'm intrigued by the story of your selection and re-fit. However, the links only give me a non-linear view of the narrative -- I have to click on the topic links, and don't follow from one step to another on any of the systems. The Index link does nothing. Is there a way I can read a version of this narrative more like a book? What am I doing wrong, which is preventing me from doing this? Thanks!
Thanks for visiting, John. The program that allowed me to classify my articles in the Index in alphabetical order is no longer valid. I've not yet found a replacement. At present, the best way to access various articles is to google, "Ericson 25 Oystercatcher . . ." and whatever it is that you wish to explore. I did not write the articles in chronological order, but rather in a thematic order.
I'm hearing all sorts of opinions about the Dwyer spreaders on EricsonYachts.org. Seems like it's been a while since your retrofit; how are they holding up?
They are holding up well. I'm pleased with them. I've since added two LED spreader lights. I ordered them from Oznium. They are marketed for tractors. Lighter in weight and much more affordable than "marine" LED spreader lights.
I am considering buying a trailer sailor and there is an Ericson 25 within 4 hours of my home. I am considering it. The owner is firm on his price of 9K. It seems priced high to me but I think that is because it has a 10 horse Yanmar engine. From the photos it appears the boat and trailer are in very good condition. My question is the inboard Yanmar worth the extra price?. I think about the pros and cons. The diesel may be a little more economical than than a 4 stroke outboard of similar power. But it adds complexity like a through hull and exhaust outlet and drag from a propeller that's always in the water with the engine off. I am not sure the diesel is worth the extra cost of this boat. I would like your opinion on this. Thanks, Kevin
Kevin, I would have commented earlier, but I did not notice your question until now. If the boat and trailer are in very good condition as you say, and if the engine is good condition, then this might be a fair asking price. A new trailer and new 4 stroke outboard could cost as much as 9K.
Roscoe: I am redoing the electrical system on my Ericson 25 and following your advice considering a Honda generator. However it is too tall for a lazarette for storage. Did you cut thru the floor of port lazarette? Many thanks. Christopher
Check out my posting, "Oystercatcher, Shakedown Cruise, May 2016, Part I." There you can see that I store it strapped to the berth extension in the main salon while under way. You can also see in that posting that I stow it at night in the cockpit, port side, aft. The picture of it in the cockpit does not show it in use. While using it to charge the batteries or run the air conditioner, I keep it in that same cockpit location. I do, however, place two stacks of 2x4 material underneath the rubber feet of the generator. This elevates the generator enough to keep the exhaust from heating/burning the transom. Yeti brand nylon straps keep the generator firmly in place atop the 2x4s. I run a pigtail from the three-prong receptacle on the generator to the nearby shore power inlet. This system has worked well for me for two years.
Thank you for taking the time to document all the things you did in your refitting in such a clear and educational manner. I don't deal with the maritime industry in any way (aerospace mechanic), but I found your blog absolutely facinating, and could not tear myself away. So, thanks for this! I now want a project sailboat, in addition to my many car and household projects.
Thank you for your compliments, Tim! I've been unable to respond to comments for quite a while. The new Google Blogger has fixed the problem. Hope you've found that project sailboat and found success!
Necesito fotos del interior del Ericson E-25. Muchas gracias desde CHILE.
Muchas gracias, Guillermo!
Roscoe, What a pleasure to find your blog postings tonight. Inspiring. Your attention-to-detail and the obvious care and craftsmanship in your refit - worthy of any shipwright.
I really appreciate your compliments, Kelvin. Thanks for visiting! Roscoe
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Hi Roscoe. Looking at your blog I see at least one picture of an Ericson 25 named Robbing Air from Oshkosh Wisconsin. Interstingly, I have just purchased this boat. It is not in nearly as good condition as the one picture that I saw in your blog. I would love to hear if you have any information on this boat's history. Your refit documentation is excellent and I look forward to using it as a resource for working on my Ericson 25.
JeffC, I am in Oshkosh and looking at an E25. What has your experience been with the boat?
The Ericson 25+ is a popular sailboat that was produced from 1978 to 1984 by the Ericson Yachts company. It is a well-built, stable boat that can handle a variety of wind and sea conditions. The boat has a length overall of 25 feet and a beam of 9 feet, with a displacement of 5,000 pounds. It is typically equipped with a masthead rig and a fin keel, which makes it relatively fast and easy to handle. The interior of the boat is surprisingly spacious for its size, with a comfortable berth forward and a large, U-shaped dinette that converts into a double berth. There is also a small galley area with a sink and a two-burner stove, as well as a head compartment with a marine toilet.
One of the key features of the Ericson 25+ is its solid construction. The boat has a hand-laid fiberglass hull and deck, with a balsa core for added strength and insulation. The deck is also designed with a non-skid pattern for increased safety. The boat is well-suited for both day sailing and extended cruising, with ample storage space for provisions and gear. It is also relatively easy to maintain and repair, with many parts and accessories readily available. Overall, the Ericson 25+ is a classic sailboat that has stood the test of time and continues to be a popular choice for sailors of all skill levels.
LOA: 25.42 ft LWL: 21.83 ft Beam: 9.25 ft Draft: 4.92 ft Displacement: 5000.00 lbs Ballast: 2000.00 lbs Hull type: Fin w/spade rudder Hull construction: FG Rigging type: Fractional Sloop
Below you'll find the latest Ericson 25+ listings for the last 12 months. We compare the listing price with boats listed in the past and the color coding indicates if the price is good (green = below the average listing price) or more on the expensive side (red = seller is asking more than the average listing price).
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2024-05-08 | 1982 | USD 12000 |
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Is the Ericson 25+ Seaworthy to be in the ocean? My new one, which is actually an 81' in great shape, is the full fin keel and not the trailerable one. I still can't really figure out the capsize rating because although the beam is 9'3", I don' know what the beam is at the water line! Anyone out there know the beam at water line? It seems like a stout ship, no bending at all on the deck or hull, and I'm wondering if it's really well built to deal with the ocean? Any knowledge would really help. My name is Richard, I used to race 420's years ago, and sail a pearson 35 many years ago too. I just haven't sailed for awhile and I guess I need some reassurance from others, even though I feel the boat seems pretty tough!Thanks, I'm waiting for information from old salts!
ERICSON 25 SPECS LOA 25' 5", LWL 21'10", Beam 9'3", Draft 4'11"(std)/3'11"(shoal),Displacment 5,000 lbs, Ballast 2,000 lbs, Sail area 341 sq.ft.25' is well finished and offers enough performance for racing. Bruce King design. Hull is solid hand layup. Molded fiberglass body pan is glassed to the inside of the hull, forming base for interior furniture and adding rigidity to hull. Deck, cockpit, and cabin trunk molding balsa cored, with plywood core under high stress areas, mast, and deck hardware. Exterior glass work is good quality, Gelcoat work is good. Deck has solid feel due to cored construction.Deck hardware - stanchions, pulpits, cleats, and winches have adequate aluminum bearing plates. Design of the mast step to facilitate raising and lowering has greatly reduced bearing surface of the mast heel. Shroud chainplates are strongly tied to the hull. Navtec chainplates, shroud terminals and turnbuckles. No main boom topping lift. Few boats of this size are used for long-distance cruising. The yanmar single cylinder diesel engine with a four knot cruising speed and fuel consumption of 1/4 gallon per hour could go 350 miles on the standard 20 gal aluminum tank. Small foredeck anchor well, no bow chocks. Single cockpit scupper 1 1/2" diam. recessed in a well at the back of the cockpit. For rough weather positive companionway locks will be necessary.Comfortable boat for extended coastal cruising for a couple. This is some info from one of my books, when they say coastal cruiser, its like a step back from ocean cruiser, or blue water cruiser. One other thing, the thru hulls are zytel valves, a reinforced plastic. Most have double clamped hoses, but the icebox drain has a single clamp. Plastic is immune to electrolysis, but cannot be overlooked.
Ericson 29 Around the World For what it is worth check out the attached link about a group attempting to circumnavigate around the world on a 29. So far they have gone nearly 9000 miles and are in the South Pacific. Longest run was 3000 miles from Galapagos to Marqueses.I have a 1971 E29 and while I don't know if I would take it on a trip like that it is more a question of my experience than the ship.Everything I have heard is Ericson's are stoutly built and good sailors. If the boat is setup for offshore sailing with all of the appropriate enhancements and the skipper has the appropriate experience it seems to me like a good craft.I have not done it yet but plan on trying mine out for an overnight passage from Portland Maine to Cape Cod. Seems like a good short cruise to test out the boats capabilities.As for the beam at Waterline a figure I got from Nigel Calder's Cruising Handbook is to reduce the deck beam by 9%. This is a good enough estimation he feels for most purposes.Good Luck and Have Fun!
Richard, From Port Washington you don't have very far to travel to reach the sound and if you and the boat can handle that then the open water of the ocean will be safer. The most dangerous places are the thin spots around the edges.
Thanks! Thanks very much for everyone's contribution! I'll really examine the hoses too, just to be sure. Also, I'll try the 9% for the beam at water line too. Just wanted to say thanks for the help!Richard
Waterline Beam Very Minor adjustment, calculate the beam at waterline as 90% of deck beam. 10% off versus 9%.Sorry
E25+ Looks like the capsize ratio is 2.16 acording to this (wonderful) site.http://www.image-ination.com/sailcalc.html
25+ Review Practical Sailor did a review of the 25+ which is included in their two-volume set Practical Boat Buying. They really liked the E25+ and I think that when compared to the other mass produced 25s of its era it comes out way ahead. Not many 25 foot boats are intended for blue water, but the E25+ is a decent coastal cruiser with very good build integrity, very good room below for a 25, and good performance for its era. One thing to look at: the forestay bow strap has been known to develop cracks on the inside of the bend, and it is very hard to check without removing it. However, that might be worth the trouble, as it is a critical component of the rig.
Still wondering...... After looking at the boat again, I noticed that the waterline width, beam, is not the same as above it, the actual beam told by the stats. Since the beam is actually about 5-6 inches shorter on each side would the capzize ratio be better than I had hoped?Richard
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A review of the Ericson 25+, a popular cruiserracer introduced in 1978 with a solid hand layup, a delta fin keel, and a spacious interior. Learn about its construction, cabin layout, handling under sail, and performance.
Having three read three books on the subject of small sailboats, and having conducted many months worth of research over the course of the spring and summer of 2009 in my hunt to find the best trailerable sailboat for coastal cruising (as I have defined it numerous times in this series of postings), I had at last identified what I thought was the best boat for me - the O'Day 25 - and, having ...
The Ericson 25, also called the Ericson 25 Mark I is an American trailerable sailboat that was designed by Bruce King as a cruiser and first built in 1973. [1] [2] [3] The design was replaced in the company product line in 1978 by the Ericson 25+ , also called the Ericson 25 Mark II.
The immersion rate is defined as the weight required to sink the boat a certain level. The immersion rate for Ericson 25+ is about 125 kg/cm, alternatively 703 lbs/inch. Meaning: if you load 125 kg cargo on the boat then it will sink 1 cm. Alternatively, if you load 703 lbs cargo on the boat it will sink 1 inch.
25'5' Ericson 25. Year. Length. Beam. Draft. Location. Price. 1982. 25'5' 9'3' 4'11' Indiana. $12,000. Description: In exceptional condition this well built and popular design is ready to sail. Includes many extras including newer Tohatsu outboard, battery 1 yr old. ... Ericson Sailboats Ericson 25'5s Indiana Ericsons. Featured Sailboats: Home ...
The Ericson 25 is a classic sailboat that was designed by Bruce King and first introduced in 1973. With its sleek lines and sturdy construction, it quickly became a popular choice for sailors who wanted a small but capable vessel for cruising and racing. The boat measures 25 feet in length and has a beam of 8 feet, making it easy to handle and ...
Ericson 25 is a 24′ 8″ / 7.5 m monohull sailboat designed by Bruce King and built by Ericson Yachts between 1973 and 1978. ... Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay). D: ...
The Ericson 25 is a 24.67ft masthead sloop designed by Bruce King and built in fiberglass by Ericson Yachts (USA) between 1973 and 1978. The Ericson 25 is a moderate weight sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is very stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser.
1977. 25'. 9'3'. 4'11'. New York. $3,000. Description: Priced for a quick sale due to illness. Purchased her last year and worked on the teak, put new clip-on hanks on the jib, replaced the old fenders and line, and generally spruced up the boat.
The keel-centerboard model incorporates many of the qualities of the fixed-keel Ericson 25, combined with the ease of towing and launching offered by a centerboard boat. Stability is provided by two sections of lead with a combined weight of 2,500 lbs./1,134 kg which are fiberglassed low in the hull on opposite sides of the centerboard trunk ...
Built by Ericson Yachts (USA) and designed by Bruce King, the boat was first built in 1973. It has a hull type of Fin w/transom hung rudder and LOA is 7.52. Its sail area/displacement ratio 14.35. Its auxiliary power tank, manufactured by 34 L, runs on undefined. ERICSON 25 has retained its value as a result of superior building, a solid ...
Designed by noted naval architect, Bruce King, the Ericson 25 was manufactured by Ericson Yachts in Southern California from 1973-1978. With a displacement of 5,400 pounds, and with 2,500 pounds of lead to keep her steady, the Ericson 25 was one of the most rugged trailerable sailboats of her day. She was marketed as a trailerable cruiser, and ...
There are presently 37 yachts for sale on YachtWorld for Ericson. This assortment encompasses 4 brand-new vessels and 33 pre-owned yachts, all of which are listed by knowledgeable boat and yacht brokers predominantly in United States, Canada, United Kingdom and Mexico. YachtWorld offers a diverse array of models, showcasing a comprehensive span ...
The Ericson 25+ is a popular sailboat that was produced from 1978 to 1984 by the Ericson Yachts company. It is a well-built, stable boat that can handle a variety of wind and sea conditions. The boat has a length overall of 25 feet and a beam of 9 feet, with a displacement of 5,000 pounds. It is typically equipped with a masthead rig and a fin ...
Hull sides, decks and superstructure show low wear and tear for a boat of this age. This is a nice Ericson 25 fractional rigged sloop. The boat is in above average condition. Equipment: Sails: Main (serviceable), 150% & 130%, Rolly Tasker Roller-Furler jib, (new), spinnaker & pole (fair), Outboard 2020 Tohatsu 9.8hp 4-stroke on retracting ...
The Ericson 25+, also called the Ericson 25 Mark II, is an American trailerable sailboat that was designed by Bruce King as a cruiser and first built in 1978. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] The boat replaced the Ericson 25 , often referred to as the Ericson 25 Mark I, in the company product line.
Check out this Used 1981 Ericson 25+ for sale in Sister Bay, WI 54234. View this Daysailer and other Sail boats on boattrader.com
Not many 25 foot boats are intended for blue water, but the E25+ is a decent coastal cruiser with very good build integrity, very good room below for a 25, and good performance for its era. One thing to look at: the forestay bow strap has been known to develop cracks on the inside of the bend, and it is very hard to check without removing it.
Ericson preowned sailboats for sale by owner. Ericson used sailboats for sale by owner. Home. Register & Post. View All Sailboats. Search. ... 25.5' Ericson 25 Stratford, Connecticut Asking $5,800. 36' Chung Hwa Magellan San Carlos Mexico Asking $10,000. 41' Morgan 415 Out Island Cape Canaveral FL, Florida
Ericson Yachts was founded by a number of former employees of Columbia Yachts. With a few exceptions, the Ericson line was a collaboration with designer Bruce King. Though many Ericson models sold extremely well, the company had a turbulent history financially from the beginning with numerous changes in ownership. In 1968 the company became a subsidiary of Pacific American Industries and a new ...
THIS FINE BOAT IS LOCATED IN BAY CITY, MICHIGAN AND PRICED LOW FOR QUICK SALE. CHECK OUT THE PICTURES AND CALL RON AT (989) 892-8946. PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS NOT A "TRAILER SAILOR." ALTHOUGH IT'S ONLY 25 FEET LONG IT IS ALTOGETHER TOO BIG AND TOO HEAVY TO LAUNCH FROM OR RETRIEVE ONTO THE TRAILER WITHOUT THE USE OF A CRANE, AND THE CROSS SECTION OF ...