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I am a newbie working on the purchase of a 1988 34-2. Surveyor noted that the chain plates located behind the seats in the main cabin were not accessible for inspection. There are steel rods running down through the shelves and behind the seats (3 on each side). Does anyone have suggestions...

This probably belongs in an existing thread where access to an existing diesel tank was discussed... I cannot find such a thread with short search, so here is the link with a number of helpful photos. http://www.threefools.org/velocity/Projects/DieselAccessPlate/DieselAccessPlate.htm Loren

I Just bought an E26-2. We have to dock the boat 'stern first' for at least this summer. I know stepping over the transom railing will become a pain especially for members of the family and friends who were not born yesterday. I need recommendations on options to cut the rail and replace it with...

I'm now stripping the boat of all deck hardware for rebedding and repaint. I've been struggling all morning to remove the backstay chainplates (as well as the rear lifeline and navigation light) through the lazarettes. I really don't want to go through this struggle when I reattach them, so I'm...

We recently purchased a E30+ and need to drop and rebed the keel, it's a shoal draft. Has anyone done this on this boat? I need specifically to know the pattern of the bolts, how many etc.., as it looks like we'll have to bore into the cabin sole to gain access...? So for we can see and possibly...

Our 30-year old aluminum diesel tank has no access or clean-out hatches. It is an 80 gallon built-in ... literally, it extends under cabinetry and (partial) bulkheads. I can see how to cut access hatches in the teak (plywood) sole and make that work well. What I am much less sure about...

I need to replace all my fresh water hoses. I traced them back to both ends of the lower aft sides of the tank. I'm assuming they tee in the middle. My problem is getting to the discharge fitting. The tank is a tight fit and the panels above are nicely screwed down and varnished over .. maybe...

www.cradlepoint.com makes WiFi hotspots that access the internet through cellular broadband. You can attach a USB internet adapter, or tether your broadband-enabled cellphone through the USB port, and then connect to the internet with any device that can access the WiFi hotspot, just like you...

Obstruction of Marina Access in the West Channel. New Cruise Ship Terminal looks like it will interfere with passage in and out of Cabrillo and Cabrillo Way Marinas. Port of LA Web Site: http://www.portoflosangeles.org/ The Port of Los Angeles Environmental Impact Report San Pedro...

Hi, I am about to replace the wire rope portion of my wheel steering. Has anyone done this? I assume my boat is very similar to the E30+. I need to gain access to the area below the pedestal. :egrin:When I go inside the cockpit locker on the port side I cannot access the area directly below...

I have a 32-200, built in 1988, that is new to me this season. Access to the transmission dip stick/filler seems to be something of a challenge. I've researched the Hurst trans. and understand where the stick is located. I'm a little confused about how to access it. I need to winterize soon here...

After spending a couple of hours draped over my A4 v-drive changing the water pump impeller, and a few days dealing with an exhaust mainfold replacement last year, I've come to the conclusion that I need to make access MUCH easier!! A water tight hatch in the floor of the cockpit is the option...

hi all if i remove the table base is there a hole to access the front bilge ? if not has anyone created a hole to access the front bilge ? thanks greg dalliance 74 35II # 325 wilmington,ca

I'm in process of scoping out an S1 Wheelpilot install later this season, and plan to include the dreaded 'rudder sensor' feature when I begin the project. I hate to admit this, but I don't see an easy way to gain suitable access to the quadrant. How does anyone larger than the average six...

I was stuck in a marina this past week with very weak internet access from a laptop that waxed and waned and made the whole process very frustrating. A phone call to the local wireless provider suggested: a) an Engenius USB WiFi EUB-362 EXT (a little black box about 2x2x.5) with b) a 2.4GHz...

Hello, I noticed some water in the starboard settee locker on my 1985 E32-3 and opened up the access panel that is located there (they have them on the port side to). The fiberglass strips were still damp here from a rough sail the previous day. I think water may be coming in through the rudder...

My 1987 E26 has a headliner with out any easy access to inspect for leaks or worn hardware. I do not have any visible leaks and do not have any water in the bilge after heavy rain. My concern however is that some of the hardware such as the mast rigging under the headliner could be showing its...

Hi, As new ericson owners we are looking for advice. We recently had our ericson shipped to BC and have not put the mast on yet, patiently waiting for our rigger... We noticed that there is not an access panel on the bottom of the mast for wiring for the instruments on top of the mast. This...

Re: Removing fiberglass pan to gain better access to bilge... I have a 1976 E39 with a fiberglass pan floor for the cabin sole, covered over with teak&holly ply. My question to anyone is have you ever cut open your fiberglass pan so as to get better access to the bilge area? Right now, the...

I have a 1970 Ericson 30 that I just bought. It has been modified with a Universal Diesel engine with a 25 gallon fuel tank just behind. It is almost impossible to get to the packing gland through the port side locker. Is it feasible to cut a hole behind the port side quarter berth to get to...