Recent content by Stefouellet

Your deckhead looks amazing. I assume you had to refinish it. What did you use? Did you have the deckhead liner before?

Good day, are you still satisfied with your new windows? Any leakage? Thanks

Could anybody tell me what is the actual purpose of the big gasket that goes in the larger groove as per the picture above? I have water collecting in that groove and I am having a hard time to understand how water collects there.

Thank you Mr. Williams. What is your post number that I should look at for Portlights re-bedding? I remember seing it but I could not find it again. I did note your post about sealant versus butyl and I will use sealant.

Thank you Loren!

Good day, I am also about to tackle portlights re-bedding and I thought about the tape on the outside to assist with alignment and clean up. When you put the portlight back in place, do you need to apply any pressure on the portlight to get it to bond in place? As well, do you need to apply...

Good day, I am also facing some leaky portlights on my 1986 Ericson 28-2. I believe that the problem is between the glass and the frame. Are gaskets for the old Lewmar portlights still available? or is there a replacement gasket that fits? Thanks, Stéphane

I have the same boat and problem. AlanN, we're you able to get to those hoses?

Good day, I have recently done a haul out and realised that my log sensor (paddlewheel) was missing. My log is a Stowe log requiring a Type R sensor. The probe body is red with a stainless steel handle. Unfortunately, those sensors are no longer available from Stowe and I would require to...

Spinaker pole length I have an Ericson 28-2 and the pole was missing when I bought the boat. The J is 12 feet according to literature and I found a pole which is about 10 feet 2 inches. Does is matter if the pole is a tad too short? Thank you, Stephan

I have an Ericson 28-2 with a J of 12 feet. The spinnaker pole was missing when I purchased the boat. I now have found a pole which is 10 feet 2 inches. I have never flown the spinnaker on the boat. Is it a big deal if your pole is a bit too short?

Disc Drive splitting I am not home now and I will post pictures when I can but my assessment is that the disc drive is not repairable. I guess some much pressure was applied on the disc drive when steering that a portion of the fitting is starting to peel away from the rudder shaft. The metal...

Disc drive splitting Thanks Afrakes, after further inspection, realised that the quadrant was misaligned and splitting which I strongly suspect is the cause of my steering issue. I am now trying to find the best replacement quadrant for my Ericson 28-2...

Disc Drive replacement I have an 86 Ericson 28 and I recently realized that the disc drive was split quite badly near the bolt location (on both sides). I was looking at the Edson model but I realized through this thread that Lewmar were also making disc drives. How did the Lewmar disc...

Stiff helm on one side Good day, I have an Ericson 28-2. The helm is stiffer on one side than the other. When I turn it to stbd it is easy to move but as soon as I pass the midship point and turn to port the helm becomes stiffer. I looked for the grease nipple and I was unable to find it on...