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Just bought an Ericson 30+ (1985) which I will keep on a mooring. I saw 3 plugs which I assumed to be outlets for an inverter. When I removed the caps, the plugs are flat with two holes (not like a car lighter plug). My questions are 1. What type of plug is this for and 2) how can I install an...

I'm almost done with my Frigoboat install and my next step is to add a starting battery so I can wire my existing two batteries in parallel to increase my house bank capacity. I've read Nigel Calder's book as well as all of the excellent articles on the Blue Sea web site. But before charging...

I am thinking of adding weight to my keel. On my boat the trailing edge of my keel is hollow and I could probably fit about five gallons of water down there or equivalent lead pellets. Has anyone done this? Sounds alot easier than adding a keel blub (around 2k) but haven't determined how much...

http://www.wbryant.com/StellaBoat/Projects/battery/solar1/index.htm Wally is getting closer to his "cast off" date and has posted his solution to adding solar generating to the top of his fabric dodger. Well-detailed pics and narrative, as usual! :) FYI..... Cheers, Loren

I'm increasing the battery bank on my 1987 E34, and would like to find out where others have placed more batteries (pictues welcome if you have them!) Currently I have 2 group 31 in the molded battery place next to fuel tank, and 1 starter temp. attached in the place forward of to the...

I am thinking of adding a set of secondary winches to my E38. Currently there are 4 winches on the cabintop to handle the halyards, etc. and 2 large primaries on the cockpit sides. Adding secondaries would make moving a genoa sheet to the toerail for running or flying a cruising chute easier...

Summary: General summary of the location - why you like it, why it's notable, etc. Location: Where this site is located - starting at a regional level. Format for the title should be something like: Puget Sound: South: Anchorages. The text should contain useful locale information...

Summary: General summary of the location - why you like it, why it's notable, etc. Location: Where this site is located - starting at a regional level. Format for the title should be something like: Puget Sound: South: Anchorages. The text should contain useful locale information...

Has anyone added a boom bail to a Kenyon boom for attaching mainsheet blocks? My question arises from doing some research online at rigrite.com and seeing that they carry Kenyon bails. Riggingonly.com carries bails and also a 2" x 2.5" ss chafe/external backing plate that they recommend using...

We are looking to do an upgrade to the rigging that requires an answer to two questions. We would like to add a removeable inner forestay for using a relatively small hank on jib (maybe an 85?) on upwind legs in strong wind -- we live in San Francisco. We would also use this for hanking on a...

My wife and I recently purchased a '73 E-29. We have done a little bit of cruising with it and plan to do a lot more in the coming years... We are eyeing every possible place to find some additional storage for clothes, gear, extra bottled water, dry goods, etc. We have looked at...

I have been spec-ing out the size and type of components for converting our ice box. I have measured our existing box several times and I calculate it to be (about) 3.0 cu. feet of interior. I do not know why, but this just seems like "too small" of a number. The tape doesn't lie, though...

We are adding a dodger and bimini to our 89 E38-200. The boat has never had one before and we are struggling with how to attach the hardware. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has done this and would especially like to see close-up pictures of any E38 or E35 with a dodger so that we...

Ok - this will sound stupid - but I need to know anyhow: I've just installed a new water heater - so all the coolant is out of the system. What is the best way to put in the new coolant to avoid any potential problems with air pockets getting caught in the system, thus overheating the...

Does anyone have installation recommendations for adding A/C compressor unit and ductwork to a 1989 Ericson 38? I am considering doing the work myself to reduce cost and would like to get some ideas on where and how it has been installed on other 38s. thanks

I'm currently evaluating refrigeration to my 1086 E35-3. Would appreciate responses as to what brand and model you E35 owners have installed and how efficient they are. My cooler is 6.5 cubit feet. Thanks