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1976 Ericson Mk II fixed keel for sale. New bottom, Harken roller furling, 6 hp two stroke outboard, and new standing rigging. Sails not new buy acceptable. Set up for single handing. $3500 Anacortes, WA

I want to build a trailer (I have a friend who is a good welder) for my E-23 mk 2 fixed keel. Is there a standard design? If so, where can I get it? Mike

I have a hoist available that can put my boat on a trailer without unstepping the mast. Has anyone installed a lifting eye so that slings don't have to be used? If so, how. Most boats that I've seen thread on to a keel bolt, but this can't be done on an E-23. The other hoist in our marina...

I'm off to the boat to give it a try. Thanks, Mike

Thanks for the info. I was coming around to the idea of making one. Mike

Rub rail I'd like to ask a subsidiary question about rub rails. On my E23 II my rub rail is sound, but quite oxidized and chalky. Any suggestions for removing the oxidization and then revitalizing the rubber? Mike

Thanks for the info. Now I can proceed. I don't have a spinnaker so I'm trying to find a good used one and obviously I need a pole. Mike

Does anyone know what the length of an E23 MkII is supposed to be to make regs? Mike

Spinnaker I know it is a year old, but has this spinnaker been sold? Mike

In the good old bad old days marine plywood was douglas fir plywood. The grade allowed no voids on inner ply and used waterproof glue. The quality of douglas fir plywood has deteriorated greatly because plywood used to come from old growth trees and now it is very difficult to log old growth...

Right now the bulkhead is in its same position. Examining it makes one realize that it wasn't put in in the most thoughtful manner. It does need shims and bolts not screws. All that comes later. Your help has been greatly appreciated. Mike

chainplates Steve, I just finished the chainplate repair. I used your ideas and everything has come together very easily. I did use aluminum instead of stainless. All was accomplished in the water. I used my main and spinnaker halyards to stabilize the rig. Thanks again, Mike

The port chainplate on my E-23 is attached to the plywood bulkhead. It has some delamination and clearly has lost strength. Is it necessary, from a structural point of view, that it be attached to the bulkhead? I can remove the old plywood attachment and replace with solid wood which would be...