Long post - just toss out ideas if you have em. Thanks!
So I'm plotting to refresh the galley in my 46. The main plywood face that has drawers and hides the fridge box has water damage, the drawers have some sticking issues, the sink has pinholes that I had to jb weld, and the fridge has still...
If you need a safety measure, get a wax toilet ring from the hardware store. Snorkel/dive down and pack the shaft with the wax. That'll reduce the flow while you have things apart.
I also suggest a high flow spare bilge pump. I have a large rule pump (like a 1500gph) with a long hose and wiring...
I've just re-installed my main sail. It now features a tides marine tough track (which is awesome)
I also added dyneema lazy jacks by installing a pair of padeyes on each side and a cleat at the front of the boom. Dyneema is eyespliced tot the padeyes with friction rings up top instead of...
Thunderbolt EV's will give you a nice estimate of a system. You don't have to use their battery option.
I did a bunch of research as a backup plan for my 46, but I've revived my beta 50 so I'm not worried about going electric for some time.
I'm currently waiting for the new cutlass bearing to show up - for some mental reason they used friggin us mail today instead of UPS. :/
Meanwhile, the machine shop also makes hydraulic hoses, so I had them make up new hoses for my transmission oil cooler and engine oil change pump. I pressure...
Sheesh.
Engine was blowing white smoke (unignited diesel, NOT coolant)
Turned out that piston #1 in my Beta 50 lost the rod bearing, causing it to lose compression, etc.
Pulled the engine, found a replacement crank and rod, it's partially back together now.
Discovered that he transmission flex...
Fantastic. Glad to verify the cable types before I order replacements for my 46. I was amused that I only searched for yacht specialties cable info but ended up on the ericson yachts forum in the end.
It's been a bit since I posted an update here. I have lots.
Sails are Serviced
Some Standing rigging updates (and yes.. synthetic)
Winches - rebuilds and upgrades
More Electrical
Engine wiring
Hard Bimini
New Railings
I got both my sails back from the Irish Sail Lady in St Augustine. She...
Today in ericson 46 life... I found a pile of new pawls that fit my Barlow winches at the used shop today!
This is stellar as I have several to rebuild and was concerned about finding these little bits.