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I recently had to replace my backstay chainplate, as the original had a fracture at the top screw. Now it's time to tighten everything up and I could use a little guidance for tensioning all the rigging, as best as possible anyway. I've done some basic tightening according to this P3 tool, but...

A couple years ago I saw pictures on the Ericson site of some very handy storage pouches strapped to a mast. I'd like to know where I might find something like that ? Thanks

For anyone that has an 1980 E38 with original holding tank, you know what I'm talking about . Although this is the original holding tank, the original owners never plumbed it So I'm a bit disappointed that a weld may have developed a small crack after only five years, since I purchased the boat...

Has anyone replaced their holding tank with a Raritan waste system and smaller tank/bladder possibly? any recommendations (for or against) for doing this? Just a thought, since this will be torn out. It's going to be an extraordinary pain to remove, and I really don't ever want to have to do...

Thank you very much. Once I get this out I'll head home and look them up.

Does any tips, suggestions, or any other useful information regarding replacement of the holding tank? Any information is much appreciated. thanks

I'll take some temperature readings to see how much difference there is between the space beneath the sink, which is separated from the engine compartment by a 3/4" plywood wall - with vent holes I believe, and the area in the lazarette where I'm planning to install the CU-100 compressor...

Thanks for everyone's input. :cheers: It looks like the Dometric CU-100 compressor, and the VD-152 Evaporator is what I'll be doing. It will be easy enough to put a hole in the back wall of the icebox, and set the compressor on a shelf in the cockpit locker just above the outside of the icebox. :)

Hey Craig, when you installed that refrigeration, did you remove the old cooling plate and possibly fill the hole with new insulation and instal the new unit over that patch ?

Thanks very much for that info Loren. I'll pull the storage boxes out just have a look. Pretty sure the original owner didn't keep the inside of the boat as dry as we do. After any rain I come down to the boat to sponge any excess water out of the bilge, keep a DampRid hanging, and keep a heater...

Batteries : We have three batteries, two larger batteries, and one car size battery (starter battery); these are connected to a battery charger and a battery monitor / management device. The larger batteries will always be drained first, saving the started battery to start the engine when...

Thank you for the replies and photos. As Craig noted, it turns out that there are two Ice Boxes on the 1980 E38, both on the starboard side. For now, I'm thinking that the L-shaped icebox next to the sink might be the best place for new refrigeration, and I plan to leave the existing...

I'd like to finally replace the original cooling plate with proper refrigeration on our 1980 E38. Does anyone have pictures of such a project on their early 80's E38. Also, any suggestions or recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

Heat exchanger I have a newer, larger Heat Exchanger than the one originally installed, which I expect also makes a difference? John

I've been told that my engine should be running much hotter than it currently is (140 - 150) when hot. What I've been reading suggests the factory originally installed a 160 degree thermostat, but what I've been told is that it should really run between 175 - 190. Since I'm a novice, I thought...