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    WANTED: Bimini and cockpit cushions '78 E27

    Sounds like they are more trouble than they are worth. I am thinking i might need to get clever and make something myself... similar to the vloggers above!
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    WANTED: Bimini and cockpit cushions '78 E27

    Hey guys! I am looking for a Bimini/dodger and some cushions for my cockpit. If it can fit a 1978 E27 that would be great. I am located near Marina Del Rey, LA, CA Im tired of sitting in the sun all day. Thanks!
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    Ericson 29 mainsail (barely used) for sale...

    Thank you for the help! Good luck!
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    Ericson 29 mainsail (barely used) for sale...

    Does it fit 78 E27? Hey, very interested in the sail if its still for sale (almost wrote sail haha). Right now i have a J25 on my E27 but looking for something better and bigger. Do you know if this would fit a 78 E27? Still pretty new with this info, thank you for patience with my ignorance
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    WANTED - USED 8ft PORTA-BOTE - LA,CA Area

    Hey guys! Looking for an used 8ft porta-bote. Ive been sailing to Two Harbors Catalina a lot this year and the $5 each way shore boat is getting pretty expensive. Especially since i have a sailing dog that doesnt like pee pads. After spending a few hundred dollars i think its time to put that...
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    '78 E27 Cabin hacks

    Thats actually what i have now - its great! Much better then the V-berth giving that my girlfriend gets claustrophobic in there. Im wondering if there is a way to extend it even more - hahah feeling very adventurous right now.
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    '78 E27 Cabin hacks

    These are great! I dont have anything particular in mind i would like to accomplish. Just trying to use the space as efficiently as possible and clever. You guys are some of the most clever and creative people i know Right now i have a board that allows me to double the size of the Settee berth...
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    Living onboard, traveling, working abroad

    Hi all! Hope everyone is doing well! Ill cut right to the chase - not really loving my consumer lifestyle. Work, eat, sleep, repeat. Looking to change a couple things up in my life and wanted to hear some stories of how others did it. Right now, I am thinking of sailing to Mexico and do some...
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    '78 E27 Cabin hacks

    Hey! I have a 1978 Ericson 27 and i am looking for some inspiration/ideas on how to customize my cabin for better storage and space. Feel free to send over pictures and diagrams of how you have made your E27 PERRRFFEECCTTT! Thank you for all the support!
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    1978 E27 Fuel Indicator

    Hey! I need to replace my fuel indicator because the receiver wire is missing. I attempted to take it out but gas started to slowly come out so i stopped. I guess i still had some fuel in the tank . Does anyone happen to know the length of the fuel indicator? OR does anyone have a...
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    WANTED - Teak Handrails for 1978 E27

    I think this might be the best route for me. I am going to have to take some measurements to make sure that i can fit the handrails in the cabin. Especially since it would run into the head along the starboard deck handrail.
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    WANTED - Teak Handrails for 1978 E27

    HAHAH! I know, its terrible. What an injustice to the beauty of my E27!
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    WANTED - Teak Handrails for 1978 E27

    Thank you all for the suggestions! @toddster I would like to install handrails that would go on the ceiling of my cabin, actually on my todo list. Would you suggested I buy a set (inside and on the deck)? I would love the deck handrail to match the holes already drilled. Next time im down at...
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    WANTED - Teak Handrails for 1978 E27

    Hey! I am looking for some nice teak handrails for my 1978 E27. Currently I have those ugly black ones and would love to get some teak on my deck. I am located in Marina Del Rey, LA, CA Thanks!
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    Boat Painting in Finger Slip

    Thanks, everyone for the knowledge and wisdom! I am going to keep weighing the options to see what will be the best way to get her looking beautiful and back to new. Based on the feedback, I am going to hold off on painting and just work on the trim. Does anyone have a product or a technique...
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