Recent content by funkyculley

I managed to get it out, went quite smoothly with a climbing harness secured around the rudder and a line attached to the rod as it came out of the hull, plus the rudder was still buoyant! Unfortunately, it does look like there's a slight bend at the base of the rudder. Does anyone know what...

Three-week wait list for a haul-out; looks like I'll be dragging a buddy out to help me this weekend. Any suggestions regarding what to look for, best ways to correct any bending etc. would be much appreciated!

Thanks for the feedback, everyone! I've contacted the local yard to have it hauled out, though I worry I'll end up doing it on the water as the beginning of boating season is about here in southern Florida and I don't want to wait for all the snowbirds to have their work done first. Will...

Had the anchor drag and was blown into some mangroves during the the latest tropical storm to hit FL last week. When I finally made it out I realized my steering was significantly impacted. I can turn the wheel completely to the right without trouble but when approaching the forward position...

That was actually immensely helpful; I went through the poster's profile and found other pictures from various angles, have a much better idea for sling placement now. Would be interested to hear any words of caution or tips, admittedly the haul-out makes me more nervous than a day on rough seas

I'm having my 1978 e29 hauled out for a bottom job next week. This will be the first time I've had the boat hauled out after a year+ of ownership while I renovated the long-forgotten interior and sailed around. Could anyone provide me with the best way to determine the sling locations? I...

Looking for a used 135% furling genoa for my 29' Ericson, Thanks!