Recent content by Luffin it

THE FIX and I'm still alive. Since this is a gas boat and everyone to include the boater’s right next to me at the marina are all concerned, which they should be. So I hauled her home. I drained the fuel tank completely and then removed all the hoses. Which I replaced with new trident hoses. I...

Gas Leak Thanks for the input you guys. The tank is about 3/4 full and no longer leaking so I'm going to change out the breather hose first and see what happens. It was leaking when the tank was full so I'll keep an eye on it. I did install a CO2 system in the locker for now. If I can be...

I need some ideas on what everyone else has done with there leaky gas tank on thier Ericson 27? I've replaced the fuel filler hose which took care of some of the problem but I now see a small amount of fuel leaking from beneath the tank above the lower bracket on the forward side. I can only...

Thanks you guys, I'll keep you posted on what find out.

I am in the process of stepping the mast on our E-27. I asked the boat yard if there was a wire connection for the number 2 wire loom in the base. They weren't sure but assured me that could just snip the wires? Does anyone know if there is a connector or cannon plug in the base or is that the...

I am in the process of stepping the mast on our E-27. I asked the boat yard if there was a wire connection for the number 2 wire loom in the base. They weren't sure but assured me that could just snip the wires? Does anyone know if there is a connector or cannon plug in the base or is that the...

Welcome aboard Frank You have a wonderful boat which will bring you lots of happiness. John's list is a great way to start. I myself have Hull #1287 which was one of the last 27's built. I have wheel steering with the st4000 auto pilot which is a must if your single handling it, also Harken...

This is a 1979 Atomic Four in my Ericson 27 "Luffin It". I've got 18 hours on my completly overhauled engine. I added fresh water cooling, PCV value, Oil filter system all from Indigo Electronics. Everything else was from MMI including the Overhaul book. When I start the engine the oil pressure...

I just replaced mine. .750 dia is what our 79 has.

I'm in the process of pulling Luffin it (27) out and doing the bottom paint and am thinking about replacing the old (1979) vinyl rub rail. Other than the PS listing for it, is there a Taco number that anyone knows which would be a replacement for it. Or any other ideas would be greatly...

Thanks for the input on removing the engine. Before I pull it to replace the motor mounts and install the PSS shaft seal I thought it would help to get some input on the alignment once I put the motor back in. Is there a true way of doing this or is it more like eye balling. I can set up the new...

Does anyone out there know of a replacement portlight for the head on a 27 foot. The rough opening is 5.25 by 13.5. There doesn't seem to be a new replacement in that size. Most of the small ones are around 6" for the rough opening. If there's no replacement, is there a source for the guts like...

Thanks Nate, I'll go down and see what this is going to take. My lift point was going to be the alternator mount which I was going to attach directly to the block since the head is off. I agree with the halyard but was also going to use a 2 X 4 frame under the boom also, setting it up in the...

I need some pointers on removing my motor. I purchased the O/H manual from Don Moyer, which is really worth having, but I did not see anything about removing the motor from the boat. I was going to re do my valves, which I had the two exhaust ones sticking. After removing the head, manifold...

Oil pressure switch Couldn't find the wiring diagram on the site for the Atomic Four. The one for the boat is there only.