Recent content by Captainken

Isn't this ancient history? Why is this post still showing up while I'm looking for an m25xp motor for my Ericson?

I don't know what boat you have but I removed a good condition maxi prop 2 blade from my e32(prior owner was racing). I did extensive motoring on the intracoastal and decided on a 3blade fixed. The blades adjust parallel to the water flow when the engine is stopped in reverse gear. Reverse...

I Just got the cylinder head back from the machine shop (valve job) and I'll be installing it with the head gasket and shim. Problem is I got 2 different answers as to whether the shim goes below against the block, or above against the head. engine schematic shows the shim above. Manufacturer...

I looking to repower my 1987 32' Ericson. The overall condition of the boat is good with many upgrades and excellent interior. Given the age of the vessel however, I would like to use a good-running used motor. Current engine runs OK but is getting noisy(5000 hrs.) and has a slight roll at low...

Diesel fill cover I ended up using a rubber expansion plug from the hardware store which fits quite well. inserts down in flush with a slight push, then snug (expand) with my 1/2" wrench. Only downside, you need to keep your wrench handy when you fill and you need to pry out slightly with a...

Thanks for that! I am shelving the original replacement path in favor of one of the several good suggestions received including yours. To everyone out there may we meet on beam reaches or quiet anchorages near the local tiki bar.

Second attempt here to resolve the problem of a lost deisel deck fill cap. Mine is a 1987 E32 tall rig. attempting to fit a standard "replacement" cap, I discovered the threads were too coarse for the fill. My fill is a 16 per inch thread(same as the waste cap which is temporarily acting to cap...

engine hour meter This seems to be one of those deals where simpler is better. Our sucessfull hour meters are mechanical. I must mention an excellent side benifit of the installed hour meter! I use it a fuel gauge. My E32 came with a fuel gauge located under the quarter berth panel cover...

Cape May NJ canal Loved the log of your journey! Brought a lump in my throat remembering the dozen or so times I've done that. One suggestion about Manasquan though. I've been known to pick up a hairy mooring from time to time and have come to believe You can usually anchor somewhere off of any...

engine hour meter I bought a small one for my E32 and I was able to mount it near the top of my engine gauge panel. It sits under the lazerette edge and stays dry. It's been working since I installed it in 2003. Used about 1 foot of wire since I have it connected in parallel with the engine...

companionway engine cover Funny you should mention that. Being right next to the sink, we have a small mat inside the fiddles and have a dish drainer there. I did notice occasional dust there but I usually put the dishes away asap and it seems rather inboard of the ladder and doesn't acctually...

Diesel fill cover I know Sailing Specialties supplied much of the hardware for my 1987 E32. I guess the're out of business but perhaps somebody has inventory of theirs which might harbor the replacement cap I'm still hoping to find. That's the one where they used a fine thread on the waste and...

rudder packing gland service I have and E32 1987. I repacked my rudder shaft gland but mine has the packing in the lower part(in the top of the rudder tube). The upper part has a smaller diameter flange against the shaft which fitted down onto the packing and into the lower, female part...

Diesel fill cover I was thinking that the cap you have measured may be the right one depending on where the measurment was taken. What would be really helpful would be to talk with you. Not sure how that works but if you could email me your phone # to tileman357mag@aol.com I'll call you at...

Ericson diesel fill cap Thanks for the offer, so close, but no cigar! My fill cover thread diameter measures about 1.625" ( 1-5/8").