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Great discussion and suggestions. I will flush the tank a few times and change the 3 filters, and I hope the issue will be solved. I will order the endoscopic camera for the iPhone on Amazon and take a peek before calling it "good enough."

Hi Lauren, Thank you for the reply. I am aware that the problem is common and so are the solutions. Perhaps I should have been more specific on whether anyone has removed the tank out of a 26 with the goal of cleaning it. The weaterbeake engine has 2 filters. I will definitely clean it soon as...

Dear Ericson Colleagues, My 1986 Ericson 26-2 had her Westerbeake 10HP working flawlessly until a vigorous sporty sail in a recent long distance race with lots of healing. Turns out that the fuel filters clogged up. After changing them, they clogged up again almost immediately. Well, the best...

Any recommendations for a mainsail cover for an E26-2 1986 ?

Very good discussion! I am of the opinion that the vent accomplished very little since blowers are a necessity for gas powered inboard engines but not diesel. It seems like a redundancy that is very unecessary and does not improve the overall air circulation. I will just cap the vents and make...

T his is a great solution . How about water coming through the vent itself ? Do you have a dorade box underneath it ?

You are correct , this is just a cowl vent. Since the bottom is covered by the liner , I doubt that provide much ventilation unless it was connected to the blower hose of the engine bay . No need here either since it is a doesel and not a gas atomic 4 . I might just close it with a plate.

Colleagues, I’m a recent storm , I saw a substantial leak coming from the dorade vent . This boat is new to me . Is there a hose that should connect to it internally ? Mine right now is just a thru deck and water can get in and soak the liner (not good)

Alan, Thank you for your thoughts. The first time I took the E26 out, I had the very same impression. It shows its heft in the way it sails but since I am looking for a more comfortable pocket cruiser, it fits the bill just right. The motion through the puffs in our wind shifty lake were...

Hi Alan, All your above points are constantly going over in my head. Thanks for your thoughts. I think that removing this wheel would be a PITA. I will give it some good time to see if I adapt... Let's see what happens, as for the Olson 25, I am sure that I will miss the speed and responsiveness.

It is different. I still have mixed feelings about it but this is original optional equipment and frees the cockpit while under way ( but not at the dock). I am racer and used to the tiller and know how the wheel (specially small) numbs the feelings... but I got this Ericson 26 to cruise with...

Hi Dave, Thanks for the message. We will certainly exchange information and pictures are coming soon. Yes, I have a Westerbeke 10HP/2 on mine. My boat was in Kansas before it was brought to Texas in 2016. Below is the original sale info of the boat...

Alan, Thank you very much! I enjoy reading all your posts. Thanks for dropping a line and I hope you don't mind the occasional question. Anibal

Hi All, I am a new owner of a very well-kept E26-2 that spent its whole life in freshwater. It has a westerbeke 10hp and wheel steering. It is in my yacht club at Canyon Lake, Texas. I am very happy that there are so many resources and members willing to share their knowledge and expertise...