Recent content by Nick J

I just went through this last year. I originally wanted to replace the old leather boots with new ones, but the rigger recommended not using any boots. We made sure the spreader tips were in good shape and the mousing wire ends were tucked in to ensure there were no risk to the sail. It...

Here's what we did with our old 25+. I would have liked to have had boomends that allowed internal routing, but this worked OK for us. @gabriel has a good idea to use as strap instead of the sail slug. We did that on our 35-3 and it works much better. I think this is the style we ended...

I don't really have anything to add above what's already been said, I finally remembered to take pictures of my setup since removing the stack pack and going back to a standard sail cover so thought I would post them for future reference.

You can use Schaefer triangle plates (or a similar product from another manufacturer)...

Once again, this site comes through with the answers. We've had a "clunk" in the steering system that's been steadily getting worse over the past few years. I noticed the sheeves were wobblily and decided to pull them after our last trip. This thread came up on the first search, so I verified...

Just saw this and it made me think of this thread https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXcqpd_kp5W/?igsh=MW1uNDFkbTVvNXBiOQ==

Here's what we did on our 25+: https://ericsonyachts.org/ie/ubs/back-stay-rebuild.357/ The system worked well for us.

Yes, they stay wet longer, but it's on the outside of the waterproof membrane. They've had more use in one year than any of my other pairs and they still look new, so I think leather just lasts longer. The tall Gill boots ripped the cuff off in the first 6 months of light use, 2 pairs of...

The Apaches have insulation and are warmer than the standard West Marine, Gill, and Xtratuf boots I've had. They aren't super insulated which make them nice for shoulder season and occasional use in the summer. The insulating liner also helps them breath, so your feet stay dryer longer. An...

I've only gone through a few pairs, but I've become kind of picky over the experience. Most good quality foul weather gear will keep you dry, but there's a huge difference in fit and freedom of motion. 3 layer material - 2 layer with a liner gets caught on the layers below and restricts...

I don't think it's an "almost" - you absolutely could part it out and come out ahead, but that would be a sad end to a great boat. Someone needs to take advantage of this and use her. If I could justify the moorage, I'd buy it back and let my kids use it.

Luffallee is still for sale, now on Craigslist: https://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/boa/d/fox-island-25-ericson/7924231389.html I haven't talked to the owner in a while, just relaying what I found on Craigslist.

Do you really need electric? Our boat came to us with an electric head (maybe a Jabso or something similar). It looks like they are about $700 today. However, we found that it used way too much water and we were filling up our holding tank much faster than the manual Jabsco was on our...

The Ocean 48ST looks to be the closest direct replacement for size and power ratio. That said, the EVO 45 and Ocean 46 would also be reasonable alternatives. Both the EVO 45 and Ocean 46 have a slightly smaller base diameter, while the Ocean 48 is slightly larger than the existing winch. If I...

Our '84 35-3 came with barient 27 primary winches. They seem to be well suited for the task and i think they're around a 46 power ratio on low speed.