Recent content by Hilary

Hi all Ericson fans! We decided to list our E26-2 for sale as we're planning to buy a larger live-aboard in the (hopefully) not too distant future. She's located in Charleston SC and is priced at $5,500. She definitely needs some love but is sailable. If anyone is interested, a full listing...

Wow, thanks @Alan Gomes for your extensive reply. I’ve forwarded it to the captain (@Kevin 1984 E-26) for his use.

When I try to start the engine it cranks but doesn’t start. Worked fine until a few weeks ago and when I checked it I found a cracked fuel line. Replaced fuel line connecting Racor to the engine. Racor is full of fresh fuel and has a new filter. I can only get fuel to the second bleed about...

Not cynical at all - I should have mentioned that we need to fix this because we are trying to sell her (and get something bigger hopefully in the near future). Trying to pretty her up a bit.

Hey all, thanks for all the advice on rebedding the portlights. Turned out not to be too bad a project (had to redo the first one!). Now the problem is the wood that was rotted under. We don’t have time/money/patience/ability to redo the cabin walls. Are there any suggestions out there for...

I’m rebedding all the portlights in our 1984 E26 (since they ALL leak). I just pried out caulk over 1/4 inch deep all around the frame and my question is whether the channel all around the outside of the frame has to be completely filled. I really like the butyl tape but it seems it would take...

Hi all. Finally started the project of rebedding the portlights - all of which leak. Started with the one in the head and found the leak at the seam where the metal frame meets (pictures below). Is this something I can fix and, if so, how? Is there a compound I can seal it with or get a welder...

Thanks for your reply. Unfortunately I'm a boat repair novice and am not up to the level of cutting into the boat. I was hoping to repair the existing portlight since there is a really nasty leak there.

Hi. I’m trying to fix/replace some leaking portlights. The one in the head and one directly across don’t look like any other I’ve found. This is 1984 E26-2 and likely original. The opening is about 11”x4”. Can anyone tell me the manufacturer?

Hi all. I’m the partner of the owner of a 1984 E26-2 that’s in pretty rough shape. Its maintenance has been neglected for a long time and it has numerous leaks. I’m new to boating but want to try to tackle the Portlight leaks, since 5 of 6 are leaking. Wondering what I should start with. From...