Recent content by Kim Schoedel

Thanks to all for the input! I will proceed with this little ($$$) project.

I want to replace some of my interior bulbs with LED's. Having a tough time trying to figure out what to do. I don't want to start replacing fixtures. The fixtures are all original. Just want to brighten things up for reading in the V-birth and the settee area. Getting old. I have the...

Winch update. I lucked out, the self tailing arm must have gotten bent down a fraction of an inch so the "finger" that rides real close to the drum was rubbing on the drum. I was able to slighly bend the arm a tad and all is well now on the serious part. Inspected all the inerds and...

Thanks a bunch Tom. I appreciate your suggestion and have pased it on to my buddy at the marina. He is a bit challenged when it comes to the Internet.

Lookin at some winch options here. I may be looking for a new or 2 new primary's. One has a worn (scored shaft) and rattles a bit when taking up sheet slack real fast. I noticed the scoreing when servicing last year and have just put up with it's noisey fuction until last weekend when it...

Thought I would bring this up again. Any suggestions would be helpfull. Thanks.

A fellow 1984 35 Mklll owner at our Marina asked me to find out how and where to purchase replacement rub rails. His are a bit beat up from the PO. They appear to be aluminum and are attached with screws. Any help would be appreciated.

Looks great Tim. I noticed my SS is in need of a little spit shine here and there. Perhaps I need to put together a "Dremel Party" and get some fellow sailors to polish my SS. I would probably have to suppy the beverages. Hmmm, could be a very expensive party. Seriously, I am glad to hear...

Just an update. I tried the 1500 wet & dry with water and soap. It helped but I was not satisfied with the results so I dicided to take the easy way out and painted the housing and the hood with Black Satin Krylon Spray Paint for Plastics. I had used some of this product in white for the...

Thanks a bunch everyone. Yep, I couldn't remember the name but it is the bakelite. I was thinking of wet sanding and if that didn't work then some kind of plastic paint. I will try the 1500 on the inside of the little movable hood first and see how it comes out. It does help that I brought...

I removed the compass and housing to remove the teak ring for refinishing. Would like to "refresh" the black housing and the light bulb holder. This stuff apears to be some type of plastic and is weathered. No cracks. Just looks old. What is a good way to make this plastic look new...

Ditto on the 3/4 gph at 2000 rpm's on flat water/calm wind. I have the 21 hp Universal.

Balance? Hi Justin and welcome to this great group of Ericson folks. I am not familiar with the 30+ and you may have already checked this out. Could you have too much weight stowed towards the stern? When tied up, how does the water line match up with the water line mark? Perhaps extra...

Dp As the Designated Photographer, I was the only person that was capable to operate the machine. A bit shaky but I got the job done. Somewhat.

Photo Op Slight correction here. I was operating the Camcorder to capture Chad and Steve at their best.