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Recent content by Kevin

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    Running mast wiring through bilge

    I did the "routing along the ceiling of the head" option and added a bus bar in that channel for the terminations. As far as getting from this channel to the panel... I decided to make a new panel on the starboard side that is still a work in progress, but that allowed me to avoid the...
  2. Kevin

    Today's Engine Oddity (Universal 5432)

    Kind of a long shot, but I have had one of those sierra ignition/key/on switches fail after only a year. In my case it actually stayed on when switched off, I suspect some salt water got in there. Perhaps if it happens again you can try a new switch. Worst case scenario you at least have a spare.
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    IMG_20210703_183126101_HDR.jpg

    New DIY custom sliding companionway hatch.
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    chainplates.jpg

    Custom chainplates installed on the exterior of the hull on an ericson 27
  5. Engine repainted and reinstalled

    Engine repainted and reinstalled

  6. Stìgandi

    Stìgandi

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  7. Injector Lines

    Injector Lines

  8. Kevin

    Electrical System - current capacity

    On a side note, while your circuits might be rated for 15-30A, these boats are old. So it wouldn't hurt to inspect some of the wires (make sure you're uplugged when inspecting). When I went to install my Smart Plug, I noticed that my AC wiring at the panel felt kind of brittle. As it turns...
  9. Kevin

    Show us your recent Ericson photos

    San Diego Ericson 27 Testing a used genoa that I picked up from Minney's Yacht Surplus. At 233 sq ft. it is 10% larger area than my old genoa. It is also raised off the deck about 1.5 feet so that I can now see a lot better. I realize my main halyard needs a quick tightening here but I was...
  10. Kevin

    Universal M4-30 diesel injector pump spring failure

    Here are three of the old injector pump springs! The new springs arrived and have been installed. They were a perfect match. The engine happily running again. The new springs cost about $25 each (I bought 4), plus another $25 in shipping. In my research I also came across an excellent...
  11. Kevin

    Universal M4-30 diesel injector pump spring failure

    Out of the blue my diesel engine was failing to start. The engine is 650 hours old and I acquired it at hour 600. It was due for fuel filters due to how long I've had it. I went through dozens of articles on bleeding / servicing the fuel lines as this is my first diesel engine I've ever...
  12. Kevin

    Show us your recent Ericson photos

    sailing the mission bay channel in the moonlight
  13. Kevin

    Thelonious II Completes Second Hawaii Cruise (Tracking Link)

    Congratulations on your voyage Christian. In retrospect, do you have a preference between 38 and the 32-3 for this type of trip (by that I mean: solo, nonstop, roughly 20-30 days, varying weather). Where to next? Cheers, Kevin
  14. Kevin

    Ignacio LA to Hawaii -- Follow His Progress

    Congratulations Ignacio!
  15. Kevin

    "Alone Together" -- The Book Trailer

    About 50 pages in and loving it so far!
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