Recent content by Mark David

I have reviewed previous posts about the Gerhauer adjustable genoa cars that fit the OEM Ericson track and am finding mixed results/opinions. Does anyone have experience with these cars on a 32-2? Specifically, are they able to smoothly deal with the curve in the outside track and do the...

I know this is a long shot, but does anyone have or know of a 6000 stove/oven that they are willing to part with?? Please....

as stated before, the PHRF ratings vary by area, but you can search ratings by boat brand on mwphrf.org

I am preparing to install the replacement rubber toe rail insert and appreciate the ability to review older posts regarding this project! However, I can't seem to find the post with the details of caulking/sealing underneath the new rub rail to prevent dirty scupper water from running through...

Has anyone tried 'bending' the first few stations outboard so the genoa can be sheeted inside the lifelines and outside of the shrouds on my old 32-2? An old timer suggested/remembered this at our club's beer wall last summer and it has stuck in my mind...

We switched to leds and rewired the mast a few years ago and bundled all the new wires inside of a bit of black foam pipe insulation with a few zip ties every 5 or 6 feet. The tales were left on the zip ties to help pull the bundle past the obstacles inside of the spar. Along with securing...

those are all modifications that have a known affect on the performance of most all sailboats, so credits and deductions are universally given in 3 sec intervals to the base rating for the boat what is interesting(?) is how the base rating for a boat can differ between the PHRF regions...

an answer that I got for a similar question a few years ago PHRF is a performance handicap rating system based on the regional performance of similar boats, so an extra 600 pounds could be helpful in areas with higher average wind speeds and a hinderance in light wind venues however, it seems...

what is the preferred lubricant? have used white lithium grease but that seems to attract the 'glop'

My Dad was the second owner of OtJ when he bought it in 1983, so between the two of us we are at 39 years!

not exactly an adjustable car, but about a 'tweaker/downhaul' that pulls the sheet lead down = moving car forward?

no problem with using halyards, but make sure the babies are helping the cause

Does anyone recognize / know anything about the adjuster in the attached photo? I guess the brand is Vector? Thanks!

No doubt that West System makes great products, but they are primarily 'adhesives' that require the user to thicken them for fairing or filling work. Another approach is to use a pre-mixed fairing compound. It is easier to work with and way more consistent. It also greatly reduces the chance...

I have always thought/felt that the lines of classic Ericson bows, cabin tops and windows are quite pretty and very recognizable. Twice a year my slip neighbor tells me he really enjoys looking at our boat!!