Recent content by Stefouellet

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...

Play in the wheel Is it a good idea to put a rectangular shape key instead of the standard 1/4 square key to solve a play issue in the wheel? It feels like a larger key would fill both the keyslot in the wheel and the keyway on the shaft and resolve the wiggle/play in the wheel. Also, what...