cockpit

Recently bought a Simrad autotiller for my 1972 E27. I'll need to drill a hole in the starboard cockpit bench for the autotiller pin cup. From the quarterberth underneath the cockpit bench, it looks (and sounds, when I knock) like the inner surface is not bonded to whatever makes up the cockpit...

I am a new owner of a 1983 E 30+. After washing down the decks today I noticed only one cockpit drain is draining. I believe the problem relates to fine debris from local vegetation perhaps clogging the drain line at a low spot. Tried to follow the drain tubes visually but lost them. Then ran a...

This question was posted in a different thread I got some great suggestions on how to fix a flexing helm on a late 80s E34, to add specificity to the question as no E34 owners chimed in, I thought I would create a new thread on the topic: I just inspected an 89' E34 and found that the Edson...

Another view of the stern from the dock.

I am curious as to the size of the cockpit on these boats. How long are the benches? What is the overall width/length of the cockpit? Thanks for any replies.

Has anyone tried adding a portlight or access plate to the cockpit seating area (on the vertical face of the seat) above the port-side quarter berth? I was thinking about adding one or two at about calf-level when seated to help illuminate the dark cavern that is my quarter berth. I have to...

So the local guy who does this sort of stuff (biminis, cushions, sail repair) told me his closed cell foam manufacturer Burt down and went out of biz. Can't find good material anywhere he claims. Who do I talk to. How big of a project/investment to do it myself? Any advice?

To comply with ocean racing rules I need to add a set of lifelines around the cockpit of my E-32. I plan on putting removable netting panels around the pushpit, but anything in the areas of the combings will get in the way of my ability to work the sheet winches. Does anyone have a...

Among my winter projects (I guess it's now spring projects), I found another job when I tried to flip my cockpit 'oil' switch. It broke off. It's next to my key ignition in the lower right corner of my engine control panel for our Universal Model 12 / 1987 Ericson 26 with wheel steering. (By...

Has anyone tried anything like these for their cockpit floor? http://cgi.ebay.com/Le-click-Teak-Interlocking-Snapping-Deck-Tiles-Box-10EA-/130494106525?pt=Tile_Flooring&var=&hash=item641f07c93c Just wondering if this might work. I had taken the old rubber mats 12" x 12" tiles out, as they...

I found the answer in several other threads. Thank you

Thought I would share a great gadget.... I picked up a BlueBridge mini jack Rx. The device enables me to stream music from my blue tooth enabled phone to the stereo receiver on the boat. I was tired of running back and forth to turn up/down the music while in the cockpit (stereo is mounted...

Hi all, I know the subject came up more then once... Still want to ask more questions on it :). Would it be terribly wrong if I "tee" the pair of cockpit drain hoses- the ones eventually ending up below the waterline - with those crossed over and draining above the waterline? This will...

Shot this today sailing. This is not an Ericson but I thought it was totally crazy from a design stand point. But hey his crew will be comfy!

My locker goes all the way to the bilge and is open to the engine (removed by PO) compartment. Needless to say, if you throw something in there, it goes a long. way. down. Can anyone send along pics and designs of the original locker compartment config or any useful modifications?

E32-3 has 4 cockpit scuppers. 2 connected to stern thru hull and 2 connected to seacock under gulley below water line. <O:p</O:p Why we have to have extra hole below water line? <O:p Thanks, <O:p Mike “Lily” E32-3-89

Looking for some advice, pictures even better. I am considering modification to my E-27, with wheel steering, to bring the main halyard aft for single handing. My initial thought was to buy a winch and locate it within reach, but not sure how necessary that is. I am fairly new to sailing and...

Oops - I posted this in maintainance and should have here... I hate the fact I'll have to leave a 1 1/2" below the water seacock open while away from the boat to service the cockpit drains. It looks like I could relocate the outlet to the transom at the same level as the exaust and have...

I hate the fact I'll have to leave a 1 1/2" below the water seacock open while away from the boat to service the cockpit drains. It looks like I could relocate the outlet to the transom at the same level as the exaust and have adequate slope for drainage. If the height of the exaust is OK for a...

Hi all, I want to renew my weaved line on my cockpit wheel that marks top dead center for the rudder (probably not the right term--but I'm hopeful that you know what I mean). The old marker was probably original with the boat--and appears to have been "woven" directly onto the wheel. Anyone...

Hello, Ericson owners. I have just bought an E27 few weeks ago...still getting to know the boat. I noticed that all 4 cockpit drains connect under the cockpit and drain into the bilge. The bilge does not have an automatic bilge pump. I see a major problem in this setup - if it rains hard a boat...

I have an E25CB without an inboard. The space under the cockpit sole currently only houses the water tank and battery box. Access is via a small door under the cabin steps. I'm considering ripping out the water tank/battery box and installing an access hatch or two in the cockpit sole. I'll...

I would like to show some pictures of the drink holder and cockpit table we made for our 381. We used 1/2 inch thick Starboard(tm) because it is impervious to the marine enviroment. There are two winch handle holders made out of Starboard(tm) on the pedestal legs also. No holes were drilled...

Have just purchased first sailboat,1974 Erickson 29. The control panel is missing for the cockpit. Could anyone aim me in a direction to replace it or where to get something that would work? It has the A-4 inboard so I would need the key, Blower etc. Any and all advice is appreciated.

We just got an Ericson 27 that needs to have the cushions thrown away. Now we're looking for the most economical way to get a good looking and comfortable set of cusions for the cabin. Some cockpit ones would be great too. Does anyone have some that they would sell?

Am I the only one that finds this t-shaped cockpit annoying? Although I have short legs, we like to hang on the mooring and stretch our legs out. We have now built a wooden table with removable slats / cushion that fits into the starboard side. Just wondering if anyone else has had an issue...

I know that much has been written and tested when it comes to deck delamination. My E27 has had the problem in the cockpit sole for several years and I've just ignored it. The deck is soft and spongy. The softness runs from the forward regions of the cockpit to within a foot of where the tiller...

Looking at replacing these as the ones we have are spent. The boat is for sale but we are taking a 2 week cruise to New England and I cant imagine doing it with the cushions we have. So I have limited time to get them made, leaving July 9th. I want them made with sunbrella tops, mesh bottoms...

We have a E-35, Mark III. Over the winter one or more of the 4 cockpit drain hoses froze and I'm assuming burst. Result was a very wet bilge which we've been pumping out. The hoses and connections are anything but easy to get at. Any suggestions on repairing them? Many thanks, John...

I am planning to replace my cockpit drain lines this spring. What drain line material is recommended? Also, the current routing goes from the two cockpit drains to a thru-hull shared by the sink drain line. The cockpit drain lines appear to have a low point below the thru-hull; thus, water...

Does anyone have pictures of an E27 with a cockpit dodger? How is the mainsheet arranged? I think I want one but.... :confused:

I've got one of the E27s with the cutaway transom. After reading through all the threads concerning cockpit scuppers, connecting hoses, and seacocks, I was almost disappointed to find that my boat has only one cockpit scupper. But it's probably not a problem because any big water in the...

I'm looking for the rubber cockpit hatch stops that are in bad shape on my 32-3. 7-total Anyone found a source? Mine are about 5/8" tall now and approx 3/4" diameter tapered at the top. Thanks, Tad

I'm planning in removing the coaming boards on my 32-2 to refinish them. Does anyone know how the screws are fastened to the fiberglass? Directly screwed in, or does each screw fit into some sort of anchor? I've looked through the archives, but can't find the answer to this question. Thanks.

Here's the progress on the new cockpit floor. After removal of a peat-bog like substance - 30 year old MUD! A large hole in the inner skin was revealed. I Taped a peice of foamcore (real estate sign) to the underside and started with a 3 of layers of cloth - then added 1/2 inch balsa (wetted...

Seth wrote in another thread: Seth, et al- I'm in the process of doing a major overhaul on everything below the waterline (peel, barrier job, replacing all and relocating some thru hulls, etc). A couple of questions for anyone who wishes to comment: 1) I contacted Centek industries...

We are looking at ordering cushions for our cockpit. The 2 types we have found are Bottom Siders and Sunshure. Any recommendations or pros and cons of one versus another? We have a dog so are looking for durability and comfort as well. Thanks!

Hello all of you E35-3 and big brother E38'?..... I remembered searching a thread "Aft cockpit drainage/backing up" started by Gareth Harris...... I finally decided to check and see if my drains were crossed as per the instruction manuel......and they are.....SO......I find that Cory...

Can you please elaborate on the E29 cockpit drainage system - how it works, how to maintain, which valve to open/close and when, what is standard and what's custom changes, experience ... In those E29 pdf manuals I downloaded there is not much about it. A week ago I had a mechanic working on...

On the stbd. side of the cabin top the main halyard is led in between the traveler pylon and the sea hood. There is very little room here for more lines. Currently the main halyard is led around a winch (non-st) that is forward, almost too close to the dodger, and then cleated off to a...

I am about to cut new through hulls for drains for the aft well in the cockpit, keeping the old through hulls for the forward well only, so as to speed up drainage should a large wave flood both wells. I intend to cut two through hulls just above the (level) water line, and cross the hoses to...

I've got a 1983 E28+ with a cockpit floor that crackles a bit in places when its stepped on. It does not seem to be soft. There are a few fine cracks visible if one looks closely. I have not detected any water leaking through but I'd like to repair it. It almost seems as though at some point...

Hey all, I have a question as to how difficult it would be to move my traveler out of the cockpit to over the companionway hatch. As a few of you know already that my boom is already cut down and the helm relocated forward to just in front of the companionway for singlehanded racing and cruising...

Thought this was a interesting modification. This photo is from a E-Bay listing for a E-27. See the listing here: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ericson-27-coastal-cruiser-sail-boat-in-great-condition_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ63730QQihZ017QQitemZ270182306947QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVWQQtcZphoto

Cockpit Table success story: I thought others might want to view the really *cool* Ericson-built table that I recently bought from another EY.org site member. The top and fiddle joinery is identical to the construction of our dining table, so I assume that this circa-1990 table came from the...

My E27's cockpit has a jack that I recently realized was for a radio handset. After some research, I realized what a great thing it would be to have a 2nd handset on my radio right there by the wheel. After looking further, it seems there are specific radios that are arranged with 2...

Yesterday I noticed the bilge pump cycling about every 10 minutes or so. The hose under the cockpit has a split in it. So I closed the through hull under the sink and it stopped the leak. I had my son, much smaller and younger than I, do the monkey thing and crawl down into the starboard...

Hi All. I'm busy looking for a 27' to 30' Ericson on the west coast. Something north of Portland would be ideal. Having searched every we based boat out there i have a question or maybe two.......If the boat has a wheel as apposed to a tiller which models do not have that step over...

On my 38-200, and I know on many other Ericson models, the starboard cockpit backrest has a pocket to hold "whatever". Through age mine has become brittle and cracked, and today I put a hole into it to see how bad the crack was, duh. Anyone out there had experience replacing the original...

hi all dalliance 74 35 II # 325 its time to install cockpit speakers. i was thinking about installing them either inside the storage compartments under the winches using small marine box type speakers. or between the storage compartnent openings. after looking around they are mounted anywhere...

Good Afternoon, This weekend I noticed that my cockpit floor was a bit "bouncy." I would not describe it as soft but there is a bit of movement. The offending area is to the starboard side of the pedestal. It is not a large area, maybe a foot square. I drilled a few holes in the underside of...

My new-to-me 1976 E-27 (Hull #817) needs to come out of the water tomorrow. Last weekend, I discovered the cockpit drain thru-hulls (gate valves) were stuck open. That, plus the bulging hoses connecting the cockpit drains to them convinced me it was time to get her up on the hard and do some...

The E-38 I'm looking at, is a 1982. It has wood on the side of cockpit, where the winchs are. Was this an option from Ericson? It looks good! I haven't see it on other Ericson's of that era.

All, Recently discussions of the large Bomar hatch some of us have fitted to our cockpit soles caused me to check eBay for one and geuss what? Here's what I found 250092792522. If any of you are considering doing this to your boat, you just might get lucky if you bid smart, once and very...

Has anyone come up with a good way to secure cockpit cushions in thier boats to keep them from flying around while sailing? We are going to make some for our cockpit but I'd hate to have to keep them below when we are sailing. That's when my rear will need the most comfort!!!

I'd like to take off my teak side board thats in the cockpit so I can repair a split in the wood and refinish it indoors (1976 32-2). Besides drilling out the plugs and removing the screws, what issues am I going to run into? Would I be better off to try and clamp it in place then to remove...

In a thread a week or so ago there was mention of the Bomar Deck Hatch that I will install in my I31 sometime next Spring. Glyn has forwarded a few images of his Deck Hatch showing "as installed" and the latching mechanism. Glyns' Hatch differs somewhat from mine in that mine is sold as strictly...

Hello All, We are keeping our '83 E38 in the water over the winter. The question is what do we do with the cockpit drains that empty through the thru-hull underwater? I understand keeping the cockpit covered to minimize water/freezing. The two above waterline drains are not my concern. I am...

I am planning to add a new VHF to Whisper to replace the one above the nav station. It works fine but while at the wheel I am limited to using a hand-held which just doesn't make it for us. Have any members had experience with the various VHFs on the market that employ a wireless Mic...

well, up here in homer alaska the season is fast drawing to a close.. my first winter leaving her in-- and we obviously get snow and ice. advice/checklist on how to best winterize my E-25? (centerboard) any thoughts on cockpit cover?? can the rest of the boat be left as is...

well, the sailing season is fast drawing to a close up here in homer, alaska- i'm going to leave her in this winter- anybody have any leads, suggestions, etc., for a custom (or other) cockpit cover for an e-25 c/b?? other winterization suggestions?? thnx~ brian smith s/v SPARKLE...

Any recommendations for cockpit cushions? Have looked at 'Bottomsiders' but the cost is not quite in my budget... Also - what are your thoughts on colors? White (but will get dirty), Navy Blue (but could get hot). What colors hold up over time the best? Thanks!

74 35 II # 325 the port steel aft cockpit deck steel support is almost rusted thru. i would like to replace it. the top L is screwed to the deck, but where it meets the hull its just a mass of rust and has fiberglass fabric over it. there is only about 1/8 " of the bar left. has anybody...

I am shopping for a bag to hold miscelaneous stuff which accumulates around the cockpit - sunscreen, cell phone, book, etc. I remember seeing bags which attached to a bulkhead with snaps or some such which had multiple pockets for stuff like this. There are also line bags which attach in a...

Hello all! I am a soon to be owner of an Ericson 32 MKIII and just last Monday had the survey and sea trial. All I have to say is wow! I now own a Hunter 285, which is up for sale, but needless to say here I'm sure there is a world of difference between the two boats. During the survey one...

My 89' E 38-200 has 3/4" teak covering the top of the cockpit coaming. I have not seen this on any other 38's that I have seen pictures of. All of the others have either had no teak in the cockpit or maybe a strip along the transom under the pushpit stanchion bases and stern cleats. Any thoughts...

The cockpit and sink drain hoses on my 1978 E32 need to be replaced. The starboard two cockpit drains plus the sink drain (all 1.5") terminate in one starboard seacock via a single three way (one opening from the top, and two brazed to each side of the tailpipe) tailpipe. The three way...

Our dodger height is perfect for me, standing flat on the cockpit sole. I can see over it just enough. My wife, just a few inches shorter, has to look right through the horizontal top, which is not satisfactory, especially in the traffic we get in Elliott Bay and the waterway leading to our...

Hi All, I was wondering if other Ericson 35/3's are any different in terms of the inside of the cockpit lockers - particularly the starboard one. Mine doesn't have any divider or bulkhead between the locker & the engine compartment. Consequently I get a lot of noise coming through from the...

Hi All, Has anyone solved the problem of cockpit drains filling the cockpit with water while sailing. The boat is an E35/3 & the outboard drains at the aft end of the cockpit on the leeward side backfill so there is about 4" of water right in the lower corner of the cockpit while healing ...

I replaced the mystery leak hose today. Spent way to much time messing with hose types and sizes. Regalus still had the original cockpit drain hoses. One had started to leak where it split. The hose was very stiff and no longer flexable at all. The first thing was to pull the original out. Make...

hi all i have a 74 35 II with a tabenacle mast. i would like to do some single handed sailing. the deck is stripped clean and being painted. i would like to run all the leads to the cockpit. has anybody rigged there boat for single handed sailing? any and all help and pictures would be greatly...

I am sailing a 1976 E27 "Maggie" with a traveler located directly in front of the steering wheel. I find the convenience of being to handle the sails at the helmsman position quite attractive. I would like to move up to 31+. Which model/year have the same traveler layout as the E27? Thanks...

I have a 1981 E33 and have a problem with the setup for the 2 forward cockpit drains. It is laid out with 2 drains t connected to a forespar seacock and plastic thruhull, the t connector seacock and thru hull are all below water line in a small box molded in hull just forward of the rudder. The...

74 eric 35 II has anybody reconfigured the rear cockpit drains so they don't go all the way forward to tee into the forward cockpit drains? am thinking about adding a thru hull and teeing the aft cockpit drains and eliminating the run to the front drains. this would convert the 3 inputs to...

I have an Olson 911 Se and am looking for suggestions for shading the cockpit. We're expecting our first child next month and intend to start him early. The delima is that the mainsheet is located just forward of the helm, splitting the cockpit, making a bimini difficult. We still race the...

Has anyone pulled out the shelf from the cockpit cubby holes? How did you get access? Gareth Freyja E35 #241 1972

Has anyone pulled the teak off their decks, meanwhile successfully keeping the pieces intact to put back on? Where were the attachment points? Mine are so covered in varnish that I am not sure if I have found all the screws, and since they are also glued down, do not want to go in with a...

Has anyone got some pictures or drawings of a good cockpit table design for a 35-2. It will have to be easily installed and removed due to the traveller location on these boats. Thanks for any help. Pat Lion's Den E35-2

I have a 1979 29T On of my cockpit drains is leaking down into the stern quarter berth. We have tried to remove it and re-seal it but it has not worked. We think we need to put an entirely new drain in and seal it, but it is nearly impossible to get to since the drain is located right on the...

I have an E 26 and there is a strange shaped compartment on the port side of the cockpit that is almost cylindrical. The lid of this compartment is almost the shape of a toilet seat with a finger hole in the middle to lift off the lid. The bottom is fitted with a drain that goes down directly to...

I am in the process of updating our old girl. Repaintiing the insides of these little storage areas of the teak combings on the port and starboard sides of the cockpit is on the list. Did these ever have a way of draining water ?I've had to sponge it out after washing her down. Anyone out there...

Looking for a set of decent used cushions in white or blue for early 70's E-35.

I'm concerned about the cockpit sole, seems a little soft on the forward end. Does anyone know off-hand, if it's solid glass or sandwich balsa?

I have a 1977 E27. I would like to run the main halyard back to the cockpit but have 2 concerns and am seeking advice. Concern 1 is that I would need to attach some type of block near the base of the mast to turn the halyard towards the cockpit. I'm not sure if such an attachment would weaken...

I was curious if anyone has thought about installing solid cockpit drains in their Ericson, in particular a 32-2. I am told it is a common practice on boats built in NZ. They could be built using a cardboard tube as a mandral building the fiberglass up to any thickness, say 3/8" thick and...

The cockpit coaming box on my E35-3 has started to deteroriate. It looks like it was made of some sort of plastic and is securely glassed into the cockpit wall. Over the years, winch handles and other parts & pieces have managed to break out several chunks of plastic in the back of the box...

I have a full set of off-white vinyl cockpit cushions, 5 pieces in all, customized to fit the 35-III perfectly. My wife wanted to change the color since we Awlgriped the hull navy blue... The shop used the internal foam from the former in the new cushions leaving us very usable and almost...

split cockpit I'm looking at a 27' ericson with a split cockpit, and am wondering if there is any drawback to this configuation.