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The diesel tank in the 26-2 is very not accessible and I dont think the tank would come out of the 26-2 unless you cut it up or remove the motor. Dave's contraption looks pretty promising. I would combine it with an endoscopic camera so you can see what is going on inside the tank. I use my...

Here is a fascinating interview with Webb Chiles , who has solo circumnavigated 6 times ! First time on Egregious an Ericson 37. First American to go solo around Cape Horn. ! He also set the record for the fastest solo circumnavegation on a monohull. (Ericson !!) The other 5 times he...

Welcome Permanent Waves, I own a 26-2 1984. As others have stated, there is no "manual" but just diagrams of most important systems. Some members here are real Ericson 26 experts (Alan Gomes , KS Dave...) and if you start digging into old forums, you will find lots of info. The boat is...

After winterizing my Yanmar 1GM I noticed that my Groco seawater strainer looked a bit too dirty/green. The cover of the water pump looked greenish, whiteish and fuzzy. If I dont remember seeing this before; at least to this extend. Is this normal? What is the best/easiest way to clean it ...

The unstepping and haul out went really smooth. Ended up using a big crane to help with the mast. It popped up really easily and luckily a previous owner had installed connectors for all electric. see picture. Thanks all for the advice .

Very helpful everyone !! I just saw Vesuvius post regarding his de-masting and it turned my stomach a bit.... I need to think about the wires and where to cut them. This is not a very clever design. A trailer connector would be much easier. Leaning towards cutting them above deck to avoid...

I have never unstepped a sail boat before but some experienced friends are helping . We are using the clubs hoist to unstep the mast. A few questions for 26-2 owners who have done this before: Am I right to assume that the stainless steel plate at the foot of the mast will remain attached to...

thanks Dave. I still have a photo you sent me with measurements. @vasivius was totaled ! so one less 26-2 in the fleet. I do have access to a gin-pole and apparently a small crane, so the mast will come down one way of the other. I will figure something out. It just freaks me out a bit the idea...

hi all, my club normally only offers winter storage for our fleet of Person Ensings (23' -3000lb) but this year they offered me a spot too. I need to provide poppets (boat stands) and take the mast down, but it will be much cheaper than storing in a near by marina. A few friends offered to lend...

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Our club is always figuring out stuff on a shoestring and this is what you can do with some old NYFD hose. One of our members is a retired fireman, so that makes things a bit easier. The hoses are made of a very durable material that will not surprisingly last longer than the old dock ...:p:p. I...

I should add that yes I did removed my hoses, but I do have 2x cowl vents aft, helping my 6.5hp beast to keep cool.

I removed my hoses and have not noticed any issues, but I have have no idea what I am doing most of the time. I will be looking out for more informed answers and hope I did not make a mistake!

https://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/boa/7565272129.html Ericson 32 ft. Sloop Includes winter slip Atomic 4 engine $5000 Must sell before winterize Edson Steering Wheel Newly Painted Main Sail Roller Furling Genoa and Spinnaker All New Running Rigging New Bilge Pump New 2 Batteries Garmin...

I have decided to keep the boat in the water this winter. It will be on a mooring , right in front of the club which is 15 minutes from my house. I’ll be able to check on it weekly and row to it on a dingy as needed. Talking to many members of my club, no one thought it was a crazy idea to do so...