Recent content by jimk

Keith your right ill get 1 line 130++ and use a cow hitch, I believe I have finally got enough information to put the order in. thanks

I did see Samson web site and line recommendations, makes total sense to me however my concern is the size options 12mm the largest. My current sheets are 1/2" and work with my 30 year old Barient winch, my guess these winch's were designed when typical line was larger then the new sizes that...

Again thanks for all the information so helpful in narrow this decision down, right now I'm thinking line sta-set found some thats 14.5 mm which seems about right and thinking 65 to 70' should be enough.

For line i'm thinking New England "regatta braid " from Fisheries Supply in Settle their description is below and is recommend for jib sheets "Flexible and easy to handle, Regatta Braid utilizes both spun and filament polyester fibers in a 12-strand, single braid construction. It runs freely...

perhaps to much time on my hands but looking at replacing my 14 year old jib sheets on a 38-200. I've calculated total 150ft. and looking at 5/8 diameter I'm just curious what size other owners are using. thanks jim

I too have the exact same AP installed 6 years ago. I have used it on a few deliveries up and down the coast of WA.motoring and motor/sailing (30plus hour trips) with no issues. I would say it is simple to install easy to work on if needed and as some one said a great extra hand . if I were to...

Thanks Loren for posting this, sorry its taken so long to respond, just a crazy week. As Steve mentioned my drains do crisscross to thru-hulls therefore creating the low spot trapped water that did freeze. this left me with several inches maybe 6" of standing water in the well. l think the best...

I also have the Yanmar 3HM35F and i installed the Racor 500 series 2 micron filters. Been running wit it for 2 years, seem to work fine and easy to change filters. jim

Perhaps I should use the word efficient instead of simple it's just climbing gear P T R owner is a rock climber it allows you to go up the mast unassisted for inspections and small projects. You can call them I believe they will line you out with the gear needed.

Sorry it taken sooo long to reply but its a max-prop feathering 3 blade works great. PYI in lynnwood WA rebuilt it 3 years ago and did a good setting the pitch. jim

Im guessing around 2000 to 2500, but not sure cause i did have a bunch of work done at the time, new roller furling some halyards replaced and a secondary winch moved. Hope this helps they also set me up with a simple ascend-er system for climbing the mast. Jim

Dan did my e-38 7 years ago and did a great job very easy to work with. Port Townsend Rigging 290 10th Street, Suite R Port Townsend, WA 98368 T. 360-385-6330 F. 360-385-7002

Wow you have the first Ericson I have come across with the same engine as mine. I too an “87” 38-200, your list looks complete, pretty much exactly what I took.<O:p></O:p> We did a trip up north from Portland a few years ago I had an old primary racor filter with a possible crack I couldn’t find...

E38-200 Shower seat Yes there is a bit of storage space under the seat. I put an 8" Beckson sealed deck plate in the top for access; I store TP and paper towels in zip-lock bags, works great. In the winter I leave open for ventilation. Jim

wheel pilot I have a Raymarine wheel pilot on my 38-200 installed it 2 years ago was a piece of cake to install and yes it is at the manufactures limit for boat size. We just finished an 800+ NM trip up north from Portland OR and it worked fine. At one point while off shore we had 25 knots of...