Recent content by appick

So I finally got around to a haul out to replace the 7 dezinced bronze thru hulls and ball valves on our 1981 E38. Upon hauling out I was happy to discover we actually have the deep keel option on our boat. I was not so happy to see the rudder collapsed in on itself on the starboard side. I've...

All in all not a terrible price for a new set of wings! If you're looking to sell off any of your old sails I'm in the market for something better than my seriously degraded main and Genoa.

I'm always thankful for the help and company of a good friend when starting off a project day. Two heads are always better than one and it helps me to stay focused. My buddy Nat found himself with the day free and spent it helping and watching me get a few things done. First we knew we had a...

Thanks Christian! I'll take a look! I spent my first day fixing aboard today! I tore out the old water heater and diagnosed the low water flow to about three separate issues. They were water heater hose routing, clogged raw water intake, and clogged heat exchanger. I went for a swim in the...

Perfect time to get it done! Start planning out your stages of the project and factor in plenty of time and spare sand paper. Having a whole winter to work on it makes it a bit easier. One thing that will make the job go much easier and quicker will be a LARGE sander. I've used my Bosch 7" with...

After much back and forth agreeing to price, survey attempts and repairs, re-negotiations and delays we've finally completed our purchase of our latest boat. It's been 5 long years since a cross country move brought us to the San Diego area (GO PADRES!), and I left my last boat withering away in...

The former owners of my recently purchased 1981 E-38 owned it from 1983 until 2022. The boat really needs some work with high moisture from the dorade vents in the cabin top and the original gelcoat is mostly destroyed from the socal sun. The owner was 90yo when he passed last year and with any...

In short yes. The only way a barrier coat is going to properly adhere to the hull is with a good mechanical connection to the gelcoat. All of the previous barrier coat that was put over the old anti fouling needs to come off. It'll be much more work for you now, but much less than doing the...

Thanks Christian, Since looking at this boat I came across your youtube channel and gave them all at watch. I've really enjoyed your style and perspective in the videos. Your books on my list to read as well.

https://www.yachtworld.com/yacht/1981-ericson-38-8312795/ Heres the listing in case anyone is interested.

Thanks Prairie for the reminder of the dorade boxes. I'll be sure and go over it with the moisture meter and see what I can find.

Since checking out and getting the approval from my wife and child we've been negotiating price and waiting to get under contract for a 1981 Ericson 38. I've been spending the last week and a half reading up on what I can find here on the model and am pleased to see such an awesome community...