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David, Sorry David I didn't mean to call you Greg. Thanks again, Brian

Repower E31C - Prop Size Glyn & Greg, Thanks again for the information, I’ve been so involved in modifying the engine bay area I almost forgot to get back with you guys. There is a big difference in the mounts for the Bukh compared to the Yanmar. But the prop info is exactly what I needed...

Hi All, Unfortunately, the winter in Michigan this year was brutal and it took its toll on my diesel engine. So now I have repowering to a Yanmar. I hated to part with my Bukh because it never ever gave me a problem. I putting in a Yanmar 3GM30F rated at 24 HP @3400 RPM. I am wondering if...

Solent Stay with Sloop Rig Tommy H, I own an E31C and live in the Great Lakes Area. I am currently adding a solent stay to my boat. I had a sail built (about 100%, non overlapping)and will be adding the chain plate to the deck and tracks over the winter. I think the combination will be...

Access to Diesel Fuel Tank Gentlemen, Thanks for the great and informative information. I will seek out an access port out of aluminum. I may just end up making one myself. Again thanks, Brian

Hello all, I would like to get access inside my fuel tank for cleaning and other preventative maintenance. I've been wondering if it would be possible to use a plastic Bomar access port. It doesn't appear like the diesel fuel would affect the plastic. Has anyone ever tried this before and...

Hi All, I suspect the cutlass in boat is pretty close to original. I notice some play a year ago and now there is considerably more. The problem is the bearing is seized up in the strut. I have tried to remove with ¾ inch drill rod and nuts and to no avail. There is no set screw on the...

Auto Helm Erik, I notice that it appears like you have some type of an auto helm in your pic that is used with a steering box simular to mine. It looks like a different type of auto helm that I see in the post from Joe's. I have an E31C with the same type of steering box. I would like to...

Rotary Auto Pilot Joe, I have an E31C with the same type of steering box. I would like to add an auto pilot to her. I am most interested in the set up that you have. I have not seen any type that would work with this steering box. It looks like you have a Ray Marine system. Can you tell...

Prop Info for Ericson 31 Bukh DV 20 Engine Gentlemen, Thanks for the wealth of information regarding the correct prop. I was hoping that maybe a current E31C owner still might have a Bukh engine. As I had stated, I am looking at replacing my current 2 blade prop with a 3 blade. The...

Bukh 20 hp Engine I have a 20 Hp Bukh in my E31C. My boat is 11400 lbs and the engine powers it quite well. A good "rough" rule of thumb for power needed is 2 hp per 1000 lbs. So if you are at 10,000 lbs 20 hp is good. I like the Bukh. Its over 30 years old and still runs well. I have...

Prop information E 31C for Bukh Glyn, Thanks for the info, regarding the steam coming from the exhaust and cooling water, would the pitch be increased say from a 12 to a 13 to reduce the steam or would I decrease the pitch to reduce? You are right on beacuse yes, I do have a small amount of...

Saw the earlier post for the 3 blade prop for the Yanmar. I still have the orginal Bukn DV 20 engine, still runs like a champ, and I was wondering if someone out there might have any info on the proper pitch and diameter for a three blade prop for this engine. Look forward to hearing from...

Mast replacement sheaves for E31 C Even if the top of the mast is welded closed that are some solutions that are not all that expensive to the problem that work well. Getting 4 internal halyards instead of two external ones is a big help for boat handling and ease of use. Guy :-) Guy...

Go Fast for E 27 Joe, Having experienced the E 27 I would have to say that if you are going to sail with the J's you need to be at least set up like they are. 1. Lighten up the boat. The J’s are lighter displace and have longer water lines. Can't do anything about the waterline but you...