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    moving boom traveler

    Good call. The E35II cockpit ain't exactly bathtub size; it's a bit of a trip to the companionway - made that much longer when you're flying over the thwart to handle the mainsheet in a blow. :) Capt Dan G>E35II "Kunu"
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    Stupid question on chain plate orientation on a 1978 ericson Mk II

    After I rebuild my rotten bulkhead, I replaced the chain plates and added backing plates on the forward part of the bulkhead. Then, I followed a tip from an old timer on this forum - replacing the screws on the mahogany chain plate covers with dowels. That makes the covers 'quick release' - easy...
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    Stuck in foward

    I once made the mistake of UNDER tightening that set screw. The damn thing flew out, causing the clutch stack to launch rearward while I was backing out of the slip. No reverse; no forward - easily a '10' on the Pucker Scale. and a frustratingly long day reassembling the mess. :0 On a related...
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    EY.o Site Crash Sept 10th, - Wha' Happened??

    Another big THANKS from me, Sean! Seeing this site up and running again has made my day. I know you went through major hell to get it done, but we all really appreciate it. Capt Dan G>E35II "Kunu"
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    Coming to San Francisco October 26-31

    Hello, Sorry I didn't see this thread earlier - I might've been able to respond. I've got the boat down for maintenance this weekend, but would've been happy to take you folks out on the Bay. Apologies for the delay, but I hope you enjoy the Bay Area while you're here. Capt Dan...
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    Replacing Instruments?

    In five years I expect to drop a $200 iPad in a waterproofed bag into the little mount It may not even take that long. And when it finally happens, it'll be to yachting instruments what the slice is to bread - or should I say - as a nail is to a coffin. Which'll be fine by me. Capt Dan...
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    New to sailboats and looking for advice!

    On a 30-footer, the main is typically handled by a dedicated mainsail trimmer. And you really can't learn to sail without a mainsheet in your hand. Unmodified 70s era Ericsons up to 35 feet (and beyond) feature helm accessible mainsheets and travelers. Despite the cockpit space deficit, this...
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    Transducer Paint?

    Internal transducer mounting The July/August issue of Good Old Boat features an article on internal transducer mounting. The approach involves an oil solution housing into which the transducer is mounted. I've used something similar in the past and it works quite well. Some hulls and...
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    Imron or awlgrip

    Well, when it comes to spending money, either coating will ensure your wallet is substantially lighter. I can't speak to Imron (though I know many will claim it's better than AwlGrip), but I had our E35II AwlGripped in 2005. The paint looks virtually as good today as it did when it came out...
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    Olympic Sailing

    If only the American networks had the Irish blarney and creative insight to present sailing this way. :egrin: LOL! Capt Dan G>E35II "Kunu"
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    Olympic Sailing

    Plain Facts Dept: You like sailing; I like sailing. The networks? Not so much. To them, the sport is more mind numbing than watching paint dry. Further, covering a sailing event in a visually interesting way (choppers, POV cams, etc) takes time and money - things the networks believe aren't...
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    E-35-2 Chainplate/bulkhead fix

    How many have seen chain plates break? I was not planning on adding backing plate since I figured multibias cloth would provide support to forward side of bulkhead. BTW the starboard side looks reasonably good but I decided to add an 18" extension to chain plate to grab more bulkhead. Aging...
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    E-35-2 Chainplate/bulkhead fix

    Good question. G10 is tough as nails - probably even harder to shape than Ironwood. But I wanted to hide as much of the repair as possible, so I thought a wood suface would be more suitable. Also, a boating friend happened to have several Ironwood pieces of the right thickness which he...
  14. Making A Replacement Compass Mount For a Yacht Specialties Binnacle

    E35-2 Making A Replacement Compass Mount For a Yacht Specialties Binnacle

    When our E35-2's Yacht Specialties binnacle suffered an accidental impact, the trusty Danforth Constellation compass was sent flying across the cockpit. Fortunately, the aging plastic binnacle ring sacrificed itself, protecting the compass from serious damage. The ring was broken in several...
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