Recent content by william.haas

Take a look at this blog entry… it might give you some insight on what needs to be reversed in the spring. https://ericsonyachts.org/ie/ubs/winterization-overview-in-a-northern-climate.868/ If you’re storing at Canal Street, I am happy to help you out and will be in the yard every weekend in April.

I did the same - will post a few pics and feedback on the system when I’m back in the yard.

Just a few items I noted (in addition to the cutter rig bulkhead question) while quickly scanning during a conference call when I needed a distraction: - Take a hard look at how the DC battery charger is installed - Review DC power systems/draws - I caught a few (possibly) extension cords with...

Hi Nick (and the collective). I too have been looking to add AIS this off season - a late night research project that was started nearly two years ago. I had looked into the Vesper (sans VHF as well) because of the additional functionality and opportunities for future expansion. I have also...

A quick look at the photos reveals many oddities with this specimen... I would be curious to hear (read) what you learn.

Here's the estimate from my rigger. This is from two weeks ago... Note that redoing my outhaul is also included in that quote.

I have made many a friend this way… yachtsmen, sailors, boaters… we are all a community. On this type of task, I have always found that a second person always helps to get the job done the right way.

Thank you gentlemen. Appreciated as always.

Hey folks. My Ericson has rudder stops installed on the Edson steering quadrant (https://edsonmarine.com/2-vertical-rudder-stop/#:~:text=Description,the%20swing%20of%20the%20Quadrant.) that "bump" up against L bracket aluminum stock installed underneath the cockpit floor on either side of the...

Hey Bolo… if the fix does not work out I have an entire unit in fair to good shape that has been sitting for three years that I never got around to listing for resale. If you, or anyone else, need it I’m certain we could figure something out. PM me if that’s the case.

Adding in the 28’s stern will also drop under power and a higher speed. What harbor are you in?

Frank had it right - the steering cable tension. And a fun pic from our “race”.

The problem is that the center mark is now bottom center when the rudder is straight. Sorry if that was not clear. Heading there now to investigate.

Thanks for sharing your recap. I’ve sailed those waters many times (including this summer) and I am glad you and your wife enjoyed it. For next year… look up Cuttyhunk and order some fresh oysters and shrimp from the on demand service. You will not regret it.

Hi folks. Just finished a casual race this evening with some of the other boats on my dock and during the race my center point of steering seemed off (a very fancy piece of blue painters tape on the wheel while my dad makes me a new Turks head knot). Conditions were fresh but nothing crazy...