Recent content by Gordon

I'd guess 80 to 90 lbs. The mast raising system that Ericson developed works quite well - you might take a look at it before building a different one. I've found it's best to have one person on the mast and one on the winch - though a friend has done it alone. Gordon

I replaced my E23 board a few years back with a SS spline sandwiched between UHMW plastic. I've been pleased with the results but the materials weren't inexpensive. Hardest part for me was the attachment of the plastic to SS. Here's a few picturres, if you want more info just write me. Gordon

I just mounted a depth sounder in my E23. I did all wiring and mounting except for the transducer with boat on trailor. I left it "unglued" with all extra wire where I wanted to mount it. After launching, I used vasoline petroleum jelly between hull and transducer to check whether or not I had a...

I'm gone this weekend but will get you some info on the CB next week. Gordon

I have built an E 23 centerboard and also have my original (unuseable) centerboard. If you haven't gotten info from Bob, reply back and I could get measurements for you. I posted some pictures of how I made a board (somewhere) on this site - you could search for it or I could send you more...

Seems to me that finding out if the board is still with you is your first step with method described above using two people and a weighed line. If the board is still attached, I'd be inclined to gather all parts that might be needed to reattach: SS cable of correct length & related...

Centerboard E23 & E25 Here's a few pictures of the board I made for my E 23. I have many more if anyone is interested. Gordon

New centerboard I made a new centerboard for my E23 using a piece of 3/8 SS core sandwiched between UHMW plastic which I shaped to match my original board. I would post some pictures but can't figure out how to (being techno challenged - can someone explain how?). If anyone is interested in...

E 23 mast raising/lowering I have a 1975 E-23, #210. Yes - the mast can be lowered & raised with those instructions for a 23-2. Doing it for the first time I would suggest reading both raising and lowering instructions a few times and tripple checking everything. Two people are really...

Bob - I am currently building a replacement centerboard for my E23, a 1975 hull #210. The orginal was rusted and splitting and close to just falling off. E23's apparently had 2 (at least) centerboards from what I've found - the difference being where the hindge point is. Both pivot...