Recent content by dhill

I installed a Groco ARG-500 raw water strainer in my boat, which has worked well. Mine is in the engine compartment, although I did have to move things around a bit.

I'm so sorry, Christian. "All options open."

Hi Jeff, I agree with @Christian Williams that the photo of the exhaust looks typical, particularly near the end of the season. I also agree with @Pete the Cat that you should check the heat exchanger, particularly if it is original to the boat. My engine started running hot a few years...

The video from our trucking adventure... only 52 miles. Trucking cost was about $800. In my case, the mast had to be unstepped and restepped, which added about another $700-800. If the tape is going to be on for more than a few hours, I recommend using delicate surface painters tape. Good...

@peaman - your repair looks great! Better than I would have ever imagined. Any thoughts about how well Azek might work, painted with Brightside Hatteras Off-White?

Hi Christian, I have the same trepidation leaving the dock (and sometimes returning). I fortunately have a bit more space where my slip is, but the marina narrows down substantially to an area of smaller boats. I'm always hyper-aware that a strong southerly breeze will blow me perpendicularly...

We typically have 2-3 people and 2 golden retrievers on our Ericson 35-3. It can be a bit cozy and depends on the behavior of your dogs. We have cruised for up to 8 days living on the boat. As long as you can keep the energy levels down and are organized about boundaries, it can work well...

Hope you all are safe and doing well. Dave

I was about to ask you about that! Any challenges drilling the holes? Thanks! Dave

Thanks Christian, for the info on what to look for when choosing candidate plywood. How thick is the veneer? Thanks! Dave

Wow Christian - the new sole looks fantastic - as good as new! Who is the manufacturer of the teak and holly plywood? Thanks for taking us through the process and Happy New Year! Dave

The previous owner of my boat installed the Raymarine a65 7" chart plotter on an adjustable arm on the starboard side of the binnacle guard. I find it to be a very convenient place to have the plotter, since it can be rotated around so that I can run the boat from the stern seating or from the...

Hi Chris, I agree with Pete - I would check your propeller. I have a 25XP in my Ericson 35-3 and it does about 6 knots at 2100, 6.5 knots at 2400 in reasonably calm water. I have a 15" RH x 11" 2-blade fixed prop on my boat. Last weekend, I was heading north into Broad Sound in Casco Bay...

Very cool! I would be interesting to see how many of the 284 or so Ericson 35-3s are still going. I have seen similar tracking done for antique cars with similarly low production numbers. It can take a while to compile such information, mostly through folks monitoring sites like this, access...

Welcome! Great to have you here! Dave