Recent content by cjmcfall

Stella is a 1974 Ericson 29. I am the third owner and have had her for two years, she is a great boat as she has been well maintained for many years. She is located at Toledo Beach Marina in Monroe, Michigan. Recent Projects Completed: All new exhaust system for the Atomic 4 installed by a...

Hatch Randy, I had the same problem with my 29. I fixed it last winter. My plywood on the underside of the hatch was soft and discolored, but only in the corners. I did not remove all the plywood, I only cut out the rotten portions. I used a chisel to remove any soft wood, then I used new...

Thanks Dave, I will get some pictures this weekend.

Thanks Dave thanks a lot! That is exactly the conclusion I came up with on my sunset sail the other night. Since I live in the north she is on the hard for a few months every year, sounds like I have another winter project. Do you see any issues with waiting? I am not sure if the rudder...

Livability Congrats!!! I think you enjoy your purchase. Living on "Stella" has been a real joy! I lived on an S2 in Florida for a few years, but now I am back in Michigan and thought I would try it again (For a few months a year at least). The cabin of my E29 offers enough room for me, and...

Hi all, Great site! I purchased my 1973 E29 last summer and am in my second summer of living aboard. She has performed very well and seems to be a strong boat. The question is this: My rudder seems to have a little "slop". When sailing parallel to the waves my rudder post moves around in...