Recent content by Norwester

Have one? Got details on this alarm? I am currently re-wiring/Upgrading cockpit panel and area devices. This installed alarm is not part of OEM wiring harness, and I suspect some PO installed it. I believe it works...something was making noise when key was switch to IGN. Alarms existing...

"You're Grounded!" now has a whole new meaning, and I really wish to thank this group for improving my psyche. (Sorry... for reviving this thread, however, it seemed to be the most theory-based discussion, yet found, regarding grounding: I may be wrong) This thread was a recent discovery...

Project Update/Complete for 2025 Feeling better now with pump redundancy and alarm in place. New shower Rule 500 GPH sump/bilge pump...with hole (pic) New AQUALARM 20038 Smart Switch with alarm. New hose and thru-hull/TAFG fittings at shower drain hole and shower sump/bilge. New BlueSeas bilge...

Sharing here for purposes of community info and future preparations. "On Saturday March 8th, during Corinthian Yacht Club of Seattle's Possession Point Race, two sailors were swept off their 41-foot sailboat while racing in Puget Sound, approximately one mile South of Possession Point on...

On our 32-3 We just completed a rigging inspection, and discussed area where the mast penetrates the deck. I've been tracking some of these EY conversations regarding: Mast Boots Mast Partners Mast Collars Mast Ring Mast Wedges (a type of mast chock) Mast Chocks (a device, block or wedge or...

Hi @Kenneth K , Some questions regarding the replacement of your old and brittle bilge hose you completed back in May. - Any other lessons learned? Sounds like PULL from lowest point and push from engine bay. -Why two lines (blue and yellow?) one attached fore & the other after end of the tube...

THANKS!! @Nick J That's really helpful stuff. I had a feeling that the diagram may be incorrect, but that's generally not my first instinctual reaction to reading manufacturer electrical diagrams. At my marine electrical class, I'll try to engage instructor the topic of ground/neutral...

To all those who provided input, images and imagination on Bilge Pumps these past few years, the benefits are paying off for us newbies with old boats. Thank you! Whether sticking with the Rule suck or Jabsco push, new Ericson owners have a bucket load of resources and experience, due to your...

While installing a new-to-me battery charger, I took more notice to the AC Panel, the 15amp fuses, indicator lights (1 is out) and wiring. A couple questions: 1. What is the "Spare" circuit breaker switch used for? And, when might it be used (pic, below "charger" switch)? (PS. I couldn't find...

Another winter project checked off the list today: Replacing the analog Ericson factory installed voltmeter with digital. Purchased @Kenneth K modeled model: Blue Sea Systems Min OLED Meter (marine). https://www.bluesea.com/products/1733/Mini_OLED_DC_Voltmeter_-_Yellow I've installed other...

MORNING RAIN, E32-3 intends to be there. Looking forward to it! Please, let us know of next steps. (Note, Sockeye will be running Skagit R. Its also a Pink Salmon year...bring rod&reel; & crab pot)

With initial guidance from @vanilladuck and @Kenneth K, I've ripped out my nearly 40-year old fuel system and made very similar "upgrade" to Bryan's good work illustrated throughout this thread. Since I'm attending to the fuel system, I wished to ensure fuel tank and sending unit were also in...

Today, I spoke with a representative of Sure Marine (Ballard/Seattle), regarding QEST fittings, resources and ways to connect new products to QEST tubing. Here's what he had to share: 1. Tubing transporting HOT water will likely fail before cold water (all other conditions same) 2. Tubing bent...

@Kenneth K ... Ah...I get it, now that I'm at boat and better visualize parts&situation. There's the breather hose (red line pics) My original hose orientation was down towards filter...and inside I did indeed find some oil (Who knows how many years worth.) Pics for curious sailors. Either, I...

Super helpful unsolicited inputs;), @Loren Beach and @Prairie Schooner , and I replied here on thread dedicated to an existing "air filter" thread. I learned something new regarding diesel mechanics on my lunch-hour. Agreed @Loren Beach : "least a weak-bond sealant like silicon" I cleaned up...