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  1. E25+ deck re-coring

    E25+ E25+ deck re-coring

    When we bought our E25+, I was certain that there was some wet/rotten core on the starboard side area. This forum was an amazing source of resources and good folks that help me figure out how to approach this repair, This is why I want to keep adding to this community by documenting how we...
  2. Big Plans - Little Boat

    E23-2 Big Plans - Little Boat

    Hi all, I recently got my hands on a 1976 Ericson 23. I’m really excited to get some projects going on the thing. I have some general questions before I get started and would really appreciate some feedback. To begin, what kind of wood is in the interior? I’m not totally sure if it’s teak or...
  3. Project: New Paint, Deck and Hull

    O34 Project: New Paint, Deck and Hull

    This "restoration" probably could have been done anytime in the last few seasons, but we were cruising & overnighting during the summers. The pandemic of 2020 changes everything. Our plan to cruise up north into BC waters was abruptly shelved, and even a land visit to the NW Rendezvous is likely...
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  5. davisr

    Ericson 25 Hull Restoration

    Some time ago I had finally had enough of the dull and pasty looking hull that I had inherited from the previous owner. Drawing upon the advice of Maine Sail in his Sailnet article on the subject, I compounded, polished, and waxed the hull. Some time later I did the same to the deck and the...
  6. M

    E27 Deck Core Repair Questions

    I am the proud new owner of a '73 Ericson 27. Of course there is a rather lengthy list of upgrades, repairs and general maintenance needed. First on my list is probably the most involved project needed on the boat. The deck floor in the cockpit area - from the collar area around the tiller...
  7. S

    deck repa;irs

    on my e-38 1985, I have a wet spot in the deck just aft of the aft corner of the starboard side of the anchor locker (about 8 inches in dia.). I attribute it to some hairline cracks at the corner of the locker.Has any one had a similar problem with with wetness in the deck? Does anyone have...
  8. C

    Hull & Deck Cosmetic Restoration

    Hi Folks, Anyone ever used this product: http://www.newglass2.com/cgi-bin/cp-app.cgi?usr=51F2855841&rnd=372902&rrc=N&affl=&cip=&act=&aff=&pg=splash ? It is an acrylic top coat that is supposed to look great, and do away with buffing and waxing. Needs to be renewed without stripping every...
  9. C

    installation of two vents on deck

    we need to install vents on deck, but we are still looking to find where they wont be in the way. any picture of yours or ideas? and we have one hole on port just besides the guardrail for a vent but cannot find the correct size to fit it in... need help.
  10. davisr

    E25 rub rail and hull-to-deck joint

    There are quite a few threads out there that discuss rub rails and hull-to-deck joints. Many people favor Taco, others Wefco as sources for rub rail replacement. The hull-to-deck joint on the E25 appears to be similar in construction to what is found on other boats in the Ericson line. So...
  11. 1

    34-200 Deck Light

    Does anyone know the original equipment maufacturer for the foredeck light located half way up the mast on a 1990 #-34
  12. U

    E38 (& many others) deck non-skid questions

    I have questions regarding non-skid on my E38 which is the same as this Columbia 26MKII that I have here. The PO of the C26 painted over the non-skid (& the rest of the deck). The paint is flaking up on the non-skid but seems to be sticking well to the rest of the deck. This is probably a...
  13. simdim

    Deck pipe

    Folks, I got an ABI 3 1/2" deck pipe to replace the screw on (with strange size key holes) anchor rode pipe on my e-29. However I can not figure out what would be the correct way to point the openings. Cheers, Simon
  14. R

    WD-40 Non-Skid Stain & a Transmission Question

    We had a leak of WD-40 on the deck of our Ericson. Any suggestions as to how we can remove the stain from the leak? Also, put a new Universal 23 engine and transmission in our boat. After 175 hours, we had problems with the transmission slipping. Had to replace the transmission. Has anyone...
  15. mherrcat

    Deck core

    Just came across an old (2003) thread that mentions Ericson's "apparent" use of "Divinycell" in the deck core construction rather than balsa. (The poster was the owner of a 1984 35 II.) Is this true and what is "Divinycell?"
  16. wolly bugger

    re-bedding deck hardware

    I'm in the process of re-beading some deck hardware. Some screw hole had soft wet wet wood which I was able to remove with an allen wrench. I'm just about done with some re-core at the anchor locker, so I was please to find that it haven't spread yet and pouring a plug should do the trick. My...
  17. D

    1986 35' MkIII - Deck Drain/Fill Locations

    On my recently purchased Ericson, I have a removable access cover about three inches in diamater on the port quarter, just aft of the waste pumpout access. I also have the three water fill points, and one diesel. Does anyone know what this larger one is? I have the original documentation and...
  18. M

    Bedding Deck Hardware With Butyl Tape

    Over the years, especially in the last few spring weeks, via PM's/email, I have been asked how I bed deck hardware with butyl tape. I officially apologize for being so slow with completed photo examples. I have been meaning to do this but just did not have the time to complete it. Late Sat...
  19. C

    Deck to hull joint leak

    Hi, I bought my 1971 E29 about two months ago and I've been poking through the site finding tons of useful information. The first thing I had to do after getting the boat home from a sopping wet 3 day cruise was to rebed all the hardware as it leaked like a sieve. After doing the windows...
  20. S

    cored deck at stanchion bases?

    I am reposting to make this question a bit more clear. I was wondering if anyone can tell me if the base of the lifeline stanchions on my 1990 E-28 run through a cored area or is the area beneath the stanchions solid fiberglass? I know that there is fiberglass above and below and probably a...
  21. J

    Deck Non-Skid paint "Grizzly Grip" ...don't waste a nickel

    About a year ago, I said that I was going to refinish my newly restored deck by applying a non skid application. I ordered about 2 kits(gallons) of Grizzly Grip (textured paint), on line at www.grizzlygrip.com. After following their instructions, exactly!, and speaking with their advisors, I...
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  22. S

    Deck stepped mast location

    I am about ready to re step the mast on my e 35 2 I had to rebuild/re-enforce the original mast step due to a major crack. I dont know under what condition this crack ocurred, but I am pretty certain that the repair is 100%. Since the crack had let in (who knows how many years of water) I had to...
  23. M

    deck paint

    Hi it's time to paint the decks of my e-27, (new to me), Any suggestions on type of paint would be much appreciated.
  24. B

    Deck leaks

    Hi all, Thought I would pass this along. I had 2 deck leaks on our E333 which were tough to find, 1 in the bow, leaking into the V-berth and one in the head, both starboard side. Finally resolved the problem, after rebedding the bow pulpit, stantions, jib track, etc., which did not help...
  25. Vincent

    deck compression

    I have a 28+ 1983 that has an encapsulated keel. It seems that the keel was poured short and the stub under the grid is not supported by anything but air. Not sure what to do. Any suggestions? Vince.
  26. R

    Deck fill fitting "O" rings

    Does anyone know the manufacturer of the original deck fill fittings, or the replacment oring size for the caps. The 1-1/2"IDx1-3/4"OD 1/8" material is to big. The consequence of using the wrong size or one that doesn't seal on the Diesel fill, could ruin your day. Thanks Rich s/v Breeze...
  27. Gmilburn

    E29 Anchor Locker Thru Deck

    Hi all, I'm wanting to mount my anchor on the outside of my E29 bow pulpit and lead the anchor line into the front bow locker. However unless I use the front fresh air cowl opening, I will need to cut a hole and mount some sort of hardware or access port. Any ideas on how to do it and what...
  28. HughHarv

    Hull Deck Joint Leak

    I have a significant leak above the galley. The interior fiberglass tape over the joint was cracked in a couple of places right where the water was seeping in so I removed a six inches of the tape. The filler in the joint was also cracked, widest part of the hull, maybe dock damage? Anyhow, I...
  29. C

    Deck shower - Fun little project

    Just to summarize a fun little project that I just finished on my E34: I tapped into the cold water feed going through the stb. lazarette. Note: there was a "T" that split the pump side into a hose to the water heater (which I had removed a while back) and one going to the head. The water...
  30. Loren Beach

    Water on Deck @ 10 second intervals

    Current conditions of the Washington coast. Quote attached below. Not to brag -- like saying "our weather's more worser than yer weather!" :rolleyes: But I was just thinking of a couple of friends that canceled separate trips up the WA coast over the last few days. They intend to try again later...
  31. S

    E26 Cabin Deck Thickness??

    Zoran (AKA Akavishon) was kind enough to give me his old rope clutches which were in good shape. I will use one on my E26 for the mainsheet halyard to simplify the hoisting process. Before I drill, I was wondering if anyone knew the approximate thickness of the cabin deck of a E26-2 (1988), so...
  32. G

    Cockpit Deck Delamination

    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...
  33. D

    Deck Fill Fitting

    Going to replace deck fill fitting for waste tank pumpout. Currently have original unit that uses church key to unscrew. See some newer styles that have flip up lever or push button, eliminating need for key. Anyone have experience with newr style? Gut says keep it simple- and dont loose the key
  34. M

    My deck

    Hi, I'm wanring to paint my deck area, It's showing some grey wear, Any tips on how to do this. Thanx
  35. S

    E-27 Wet Deck Core

    I recently drilled a through deck hole to install a fresh water deck fill. When I drilled the hole I observed that the balsa core (particularly the forward facing part of the hole) was very damp. Soft to the point I could clean out some of it with my finger. As part of the project I'm replacing...
  36. Greg Ross

    Bomar Aluminum Deck Hatch-the real deal

    For sale on eBay (not my listing BTW) one 15" by 24" Aluminum Deck Hatch. If you want to install one on your cockpit floor for real access to the aft bilge, this is it. Closes Thursday, Jan. 22nd and currently at $140. located in Maine. Here's the link...
  37. J

    Deck Recore

    Here are a coupla snaps of the decks coming off and recored. Went at it from the top - after a lot of debate. Fairing is an ongoing process and I may use treadmaster or live with the imperfections. Sorry I dont have more photos of the finished product.... I think I was too excited about not...
  38. M

    Sealing The Deck Core From Moisture (how to)

    Hi All, I know this subject comes up here a lot and wanted to share this with you you guys too. For years I have been trying to describe, as have others, in words, how to "pot" or fill deck hardware penetrations with thickened epoxy to seal the decks core from moisture damage. I have also...
  39. mherrcat

    Replacement deck fill caps

    There was a thread several months ago about a problem finding deck fill caps to fit the originally installed deck fill fittings and I think I have found the correct replacements. Two of the deck fill caps on my 1985 E30+ had apparently been lost at some point and replaced with West...
  40. M

    Removing teak deck

    Hello again everybody! Well my father and I are getting started on fixing up his 36C together. She's in pretty bad shape after having been neglected for the past 5 years now and starting to sink a bit. We've managed to get all the through hulls closed and now every time we come to the boat the...
  41. R

    E26-3 pumpout deck fitting size

    I'm having trouble finding a waste pumpout adapter that will fit the deck fitting on my '88 E26. The only 1 1/2" diameter adapter that I can find (Nozall) has a different thread. Does any one know where I might find a different adapter that might fit? I thought I'd check before I replace the...
  42. B

    Need pictures of bimini on an E39 flush deck

    I have a 4-bow bimini frame looking to go on an E39. Problem is the huge cockpit. Canvas guy says to cover the cockpit would make the boat look like a covered wagon, and would require a 5th bow. To all the E39 owners (or previous owners): Can you share any photos of your boat with your...
  43. B

    Replacement deck fill caps

    Has anyone ever found a place that sells replacement caps for deck fills for Ericsons? The replacement caps from West Marine and so on don't fit (wrong threads). We'd like to have a spare one handy. We have an 80s E34. If a cap did get lost, the only solution would seem to be getting a new...
  44. M

    Deck Shower

    Hello guys, Can you help me to find deck shower faucet? Thanks, Mike G "Lily"- E32-3 /89
  45. D

    Rebedding Deck Hardware

    I have read several posts regarding bedding deck hardware. Some have suggested just snugging up fasteners and allowing bedding compound to setup before final tightening. Can someone explain the reasoning?
  46. larossa

    Hull to Deck Leak

    Hi all, In the process of tracking down the couple of water leaks into the cabin of my E31, I was able to track the water coming in through the hull and deck joint and the through two of the bolts for the toe rail. The compound that was used to seal the hull to the deck was both wet and loose...
  47. mherrcat

    Deck shoe recommendations

    Didn't quite know where to post this so I'll put it here. I need to purchase a pair of good deck shoes and would like to know what others recommend. I found a link to a magazine review of several brands and of those reviewed the best in terms of price/quality/function seem to be these (in...
  48. Loren Beach

    Deck Fill Cap question

    I am replacing the old deck fill as part of the fuel tank and fill hose replacement project. I note that there are caps that do not require a special tool to open, like the "toggle cap." From the product description: "Toggle cap deck fills have a handle in the flush cap for convenient removal...
  49. O

    Deck hardware

    I am a new sailboat owner. I have sailed some but still have a lot to learn. My brother and recently bought a 35-2 and it has been custimized with duel fore and aft stays, there are also some deck hardware that I am unfamiliar with. I was wondering if any one could help me in identifing and...
  50. Shamwari

    Deck covering

    When I was at a seminar given by the owner of MAS Epoxies last yeat at the Sail Show in SF he stated the current best deck coating in his opinion was a form of truck box coating. Does anyone have any information about the use of this product on sailboat decks? I have looked into it a bit and...
  51. R

    9 loop deck hand rails

    I need to replace the 9 loop deck rails on my E-27. they where terrible shape when i bought the boat 2002. I refinished them and rebedded, but they have served the old girl well. I have checked the web found a few sources, but I wonder if any owners have found the exact replacement ones? Let...
  52. B

    E333 deck leak.

    We have a tough to find leak in the bow of our E333. It seems to be getting in around the bow pulpet, or anchor locker as it leaks through the interior under the fabric into the forward locker area in the v-berth in front of the water tank. I have already rebedded the bow pulpet which did not...
  53. M

    Tips for replacing a deck fill?

    Our weekend trip to Two Harbors at Catalina Island was scrubbed by -- get this -- a frozen gas cap! That's right, the brass deck fill for our diesal tank Would. Not. Open. It was so tight it bent the spanner wrench before stripping out the holes in the cap. The slot also stripped out. I...
  54. ragamuffin

    E-27 Deck Painting

    I am going to attempt to paint my decks. Any suggestions on what paint to use that will be easy to apply and look good. Also any tips on prep priming and application would be great. I plan to remove all the deck hardware once the mast off and she is on her cradle at the end of the season. I will...
  55. L

    Looking at a 1971 39 flush deck.

    Several issues. The hull to deck connection appears to simply be tabbed glass at the joint on the inside, without fasteners. Is this correct? The rub rails were screwed into the edge of the deck ply, inducing minor de lamination. A lot of crazing exists above the rub rail (picture). I'm...
  56. K

    Bulging deck at shrouds

    Last night Rob noticed that the deck at the shrouds is slightly raised on our 1983 E38-200. His first reaction is that this is a sign of a soggy core. After reading some of the posts here, I'm thinking it could be from an overly tight rig? If we re-tune the rig, could this bulge be corrected? Or...
  57. WhiteNoise

    Finally some pics of the new deck

    Sorry it took so long. Here's some pics of the new starboard deck. The original was rotted from the shrouds back to the primary winch. I decored over the winter and recored in the spring. I also repaired the wood around the forward portlights which leaked and also rotted the wood. It was quite...
  58. C

    Deck Delamination

    I have a spongy deck in the cockpit right around the fuel fill. I'm thinking about pulling the engine and get started on the repair job from underneath. I've never even seen work like this done and I'm hoping all of you here can help me avoid mistakes. Thanks,
  59. wurzner

    Hull to Deck Separation - How common and how to repair?

    Anothe fellow in my marina purchased a 1989 Ericson 38-200 and has found what may be a fairly significant issue. During the process of decommisioning the boat, the straps from the hoist made a portion of the rubrail come loose and sag. After removing it to inspect how to repair, it became...
  60. F

    E29 Deck Hardware

    Hi all, I'm new to this board and just purchased a new-to-me 1978 E29. I'd really like to run all of the lines aft to the cockpit, but can't see a simple way of installing the deck hardware with the cabin headliner in my way. Has anyone found another way of installing the hardware without using...
  61. R

    Factory Deck Hardware Installation

    Can anyone tell me whether Ericson reamed out deck core and filled the gaps with epoxy (or employed some similar technique) before mounting deck hardware? Alternatively did Ericson simply drill into the deck and count on the sealant to protect the core? How did Ericson's method compare with...
  62. Tom Metzger

    Lewmar deck hatches

    I have decided to replace the forward Lewmar deck hatch on my 1987 E-34. It looks like a #60 hatch, 20 x 20", and the question comes up as to the low profile or the medium profile series. Does anyone have any comments as to which series to buy? The difference at Defender is less than $40...
  63. G

    Mast to Deck Tie Down

    I believe I saw a thread about the function of the interior mast to deck attachment. Would anybody have any idea why mine (attached) has stressed the attachment point so that it is no longer flat? I had the mast removed, rewired and algriped a couple of years ago and have just noyiced that the...
  64. W

    Below deck autopilot on E38

    Has anyone installed a below deck electric autopilot piston on a 38-200? If so, where did you put it?
  65. B

    sealing leaky deck hardware

    whats the best procedure for fixing a leaking genoa track ( the bolts leak into the cabin)?
  66. Greg Ross

    Cockpit Deck Hatch

    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...
  67. W

    Looking for that quick deck fix

    Hello, I have some delamination in my deck that I want to repair. Does anyone have any experience with pressure injecting resin? I was reading about a fellow that had injected epoxy resin into his deck using a grease gun. He actually installed a grease nipple on the deck and pumped resin...
  68. HughHarv

    What is the deck strapping for?

    Hello, I'm a new Ericson 39 project boat owner with a design question. I removed many overhead panels while inspecting the boat and noticed that there are four flat bars of stainless steel strapping on each side of the boat under the deck. Two pass through the bulkheads forward of the galley and...
  69. footrope

    E38 deck construction in bow?

    Is the deck in the bow of the old E38s cored or solid fiberglass? There is a cleat right behind the bow roller, in that area forward of the anchor locker. It became loose and I noticed it last weekend. When I tightened it yesterday it looked like the deck compressed a little. Looks like I...
  70. A

    74 ericson 35 length from deck to bottom of keel

    does anybody know the length from top of deck to bottom of keel ?? need info for doc. app. thanks greg s/y dalliance 74 35 II # 325 wilmington,ca
  71. A

    Re-Bedding Deck Hardware

    I own a 1978 Ericson 29 and would like some advice on re-bedding the handrails and hatches on the cabin top. The boat has a plastic head liner inside the cabin and there is access only to the first and last bolts for the handrails. What do you recommend I do to remove the handrails so I can...
  72. treilley

    Deck fills

    Can anyone tell me the brand of deck fills on my 1985 35-III? I need to replace a few of the caps. I think they are 1/4 course thread but 1 replacement I bought had a different lip so it did not sit flush.
  73. A

    aft cockpit steel deck supports

    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...
  74. Bolo

    Wet cockpit deck

    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...
  75. B

    Shroud deck fittings

    Has anyone re-embedded the shroud fittings on an E34? Below the fittings, under the deck, there are two nuts under a block of walnut. Do these release the U-fitting? But how does one get the fitting's metal plate up? Is this connected to the rod that's attached to the hull? How does one...
  76. M

    Replacing Core in deck.

    Having dealt with the windows (thanks for all advice on removing sealant] I now turn my attention to a soft spot on my deck. Don Casey's book recommends that when replacing deck core you use the same material. Two questions: 1. What was the core used in an Ericson 35 MK2 from 1970. 2...
  77. H

    Future Floor Polish on Deck

    This Future floor treatment is great stuff and it works really well! I got the tip from Guy’s post here: http://www.ericsonyachts.org/infoexchange/showthread.php?t=2488 Not wanting to hijack the thread, I decided to start a new one :) Got it from the local grocery store. I used...
  78. Chris Miller

    Wanted: Lewmar 2" deck organizer

    I've looked all over and it seems that Lewmar has changed their organizers to be all 40mm or 60mm from the old 2" (51mm) that is on our boat. I'm planning to do a double stack for some of my less loaded lines in my attempts to re-organize the whole of the running rigging. Any ideas where I...
  79. J

    Deck Repair

    Because of water leakage we need to replace a section of the deck on our 1983 35 Mark III. Any ideas on where to find a replacement piece for the non-skid material? Thanks, John Wressell
  80. N

    Rubber Deck coverings

    I'm thinking of doing my current boat's deck with Vetus or Treadmaster non-slip when I repaint the deck. Has anyone had experience with these? Anyone know a good source for this material? (All I've found for the Vetus is vetus.com, and it's pretty darn expensive (like $320 for a 3'x8' piece!)...
  81. S

    Cabin roof and deck construction - 87 E34

    I have no leaks but want to know the construction design of the cabin top and side decks of my '87 E34. Previous boats always were of a sandwich design with balsa or plywood inside, so that a leak from any fitting could slowly cause rot. The E34 has a full vinyl liner with zippers. When I...
  82. Mikebat

    I hate the water/fuel/waste deck plate caps

    I absolutely deplore the caps on my deck plates. Instead of being keyed for the usual deck plate tool, some idiot decided that it'd be a great idea to key them for a standard winch socket, so you use winch handles to open and close them. One sunk winch handle later, which I dropped as I was...
  83. H

    Side deck drainage,E 38

    Has anyone solved the issue of standing water on the side decks of the early to mid 80's E 38 ? there are no scuppers cut through the toe rail at the low point, just forward of the lifeline gates. Up here in the damper areas,(Seattle), it leaves about 3/8 " of water standing with nowhere to go.I...
  84. J

    Deck Eruption '88 32-3

    The foredeck on my 32-3 has an eruption near the anchor locker dog. It is about the size of a half dollar and is bulging upward and splitting open. Any ideas what is causing this and what is the fix?
  85. footrope

    Deck Hatch - 1/2" Acrylic vs. 1/2" Polycarbonate

    Hello sailors, I have a couple questions about replacing the acrylic in the salon and bow hatches. I would really appreciate your opinions and maybe some practical experience and success stories (and maybe a deflection calculation). I've seen most of the postings on the boards, and there are...
  86. gjersvik

    Deck Layout

    There has been discussion on the Sailnet list on leading lines aft for single handing. The following are some poor pictures showing how I modified my E-25 by adding Garhauer mast base blocks, deck organizers and rope clutches, along with new halyards, to lead my lines aft. I have led the main...
  87. J

    Ericson 29 Hull & Deck Reinforcement

    I am considering puchasing a 1977 Ericson 29. I would be using this boat for limited coastal cruising along the southeast. Expect to be at times 40-50 miles offshore with the possibility for heavier weather. I know it is a strong boat, with a heaver displacement, and I am interested in...
  88. G

    Removal of shroud deck attachment on 32-3

    Now that I have a nice set of Garhauer EZ Glide genoa cars, I can't get them on the tracks because the end of the genoa track runs too close to the coaming. Removing the track would be a nightmare, so the only other solution is to remove the Navtec U-bolt shroud attachment that blocks the...
  89. T

    Delamination and Rot in the Deck

    I am in the process of buying a 1973 E27. I had the survey done last week and learned that the deck aft of the anchor locker has some delamination happening, and that the balsa core seems to be rotting. I am interested to know if other people have seen this, and if so, what they have been...
  90. J

    E-41 deck construction

    i have been looking at several 1970's era E-41 and all seem to have leaks in the deck around the chain plates. I am seriously considering buying one. Does anyone have any information on how the deck is constructed ? In most of the boats i have looked at the wood on the cabin inside by the...
  91. N

    deck painting and interior fiberglass painting

    i plan to paint the deck of my e-27 at the deck this next month. I was told i could sand down the original textured ' non-skid', tape around the patterns of old nonskid, and paint in two tones- using textured paint in the areas where there was texture. I was told a single part poly paint would...
  92. S

    Deck fill for diesel fuel needed badly!

    :egrin: i am in dire need of a metal cap for my deck filler that has a fine thread and is adaptable to my original diesel deck filler assembly. any ideas???
  93. Sven

    Hull to deck joint leak ?

    [also posted to the sailnet Ericson list] Another great weekend of sailing La Petite but also a recurring water mystery. We sailed down to King Harbor from Marina Del Rey, and then back to MDR, making for a wonderful 5+/- hours of first peaceful, then rail-in-the-water sailing. Once...
  94. C

    Changing color of original non-skid deck on E35

    I want to change the color of my original 1974 E35 non-skid deck and I have little boat painting and NO gelcoat work experience. Concerns: How can I prevent the loss of traction when I paint over the original "waffle" pattern? Do I need to add an aggregate or sand? Should I paint with...
  95. M

    Crackling deck on e-27

    I am looking at a 1976 Ericson 27 that's for sale. It has the best looking deck I expect to ever see in a used boat. There are no cracks at all. The boat is in excellant condition & the asking price is reasonable. There is one major concern though. When standing on the foredeck and...
  96. J

    E 32-2 deck and stanchion problems

    The boats is showing it age ( 1973 I think) and little corrective maintenance had been done by prior owners. Some areas around the lower chainplates ( appx 1ft w x 3ft.L)and close to several stanchions are exhibiting some minor softness. In addition, some stanchions are just leaky.. I am...
  97. Sven

    Deck mounted teak, oil vs. varnish ?

    Maybe I'm showing my age but I'm tempted to have the teak grab rails and companion way trim stripped of its varnish and just oiled. The varnish is flaking off on its own so removing it should be fairly simple. Can anyone think of a reason _not_ to go that way ? For example, will the teak oil...
  98. G

    Deck Fills

    Is a replacement threaded plug available for the original water deck fills? The marine store has a Perko that's close, but it's not flush with the deck like the original, and is a little too deep. Thanks, Greg 1988 E28
  99. B

    Paint or Gelcoat on deck

    The deck of my '73 E25 has faded. It the distant past it was painted from the rubrail up and the paint is in good shape except that it is becoming worn. Mechanically it and the deck are in great shape. I want to repaint the deck by hand and have two choices, I have used two part epoxy...
  100. C

    Deck Hatch Repair

    I'm about to remove my three hatch covers and send them off to Select Plastics to be rebuilt/resealed (less than half the cost of replacement and a good deal easier than pulling the entire hatch). It will take 2 - 3 weeks to get them back. In the mean time, it's been VERY wet here in the SF...
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