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Hi All, I'm contemplating a 1976 E27. I grew up sailing on Long Island Sound in boats up to 20' and for about 5 years I was on the Marine unit of a shoreline police department operating boats up to 35'. My skills with sailboats with power is almost zero. My skills at taking care of boats is...

Anyone know where I can find the bow rub rail piece that is on an the 27? Finishing up a lot of renovation work on ragamuffin and can not find this part.

Hi All, I would like some stern seats for the pushpit on my E27. Most of the ones available have been designed for a boat with 2 rails as opposed to one. If anyone has tackled this project please let me know what was involved? thanks.

Mechanic working on my a4 says the bearing is worn. In his words it's shot. I know he's very overly cautious, and I appreciate that. BUT, I really want to FINALLY get her wet and begin sailing! (she's on jacks currently) He insures me that if I don't fix it (as I'm inclined to wait until...

Looking for a door for the head on my E27 project either used or a resource for aftermarket thx db

I am looking for a "bow cap" (not sure of term-photo attached) for a 1968 E-27. Mine was smashed by by the marina while launching another boat. I don't even know when to begin looking for this part (or a way to have one made). All advice is appreciated. James

1977 E-27 For Sale ( SOLD ) 1977 Ericson 27 -- $13500 OBO Rock Hall, Md Look Here Brand new 1 - hour Atomic 4 fresh water Indigo Prop Wheel Hood roller fuler 125 Genoa 2004 Mail sail Standard Horizon Matrix DSC VHF RAM+ mike Garmin 172C chartplotter Raymarine ST-4000...

I have owned my 1972 E 27 for 4 years now. I was doing some work on the boat last weekend, had my camera on board and decided it was time to ask. This may be dumb.. but... The dinette table has an approx 3 inch folding 'extension' attached to the main table. It is made of the same material and...

I have replaced my main and roller furling head-sail so I have several sails for sale. 1 150 Gib designed for use with pro-furl Roller Furling (65%) (Quality) 125.00$ ***SOLD ***1 135 (?) very heavy cloth in good shape Hank on (75%)125.00$ ***Sold ***1 main Well used but still usable for...

Upon inspecting the boom of the 1975 e27 I purchased late last fall, it seems as if the internal mainsail outhaul is jammed. The play line comes out about 2' in front of the gooseneck, and has a jam cleat just fore of where it comes out (on the port side of the boom). I made certain the...

Looking into adding a bimimi to my 76' E27, thought I had seen some suggestions here before but can't locate any. Anyone have any sources? Thanks Don

I recently had someone help me replace the T behind the sink. I'm referring to the T that collects the two port side skuppers (divided cockpit). It appears the work was done using various PVC fixtures, with a combination of compression fittings, and pvc glued fittings. From the P trap under the...

Hi All, I am hauling next month and will be replacing all of the drive components from the shaft coupling to the prop. I have terrible access on my 27 and figure the best way to go is a dripless. If anyone has a recommnendation for a particular brand and has done one recently, please let me...

I am still considering a E27 here in the Chesapeak Bay area. The owner has recently had a new holding tank installed. My problem is the look of the resulting installation. The lines now feed to a pump out fitting on starboard deck (I presume because we can't dump the stuff overboard anymore). My...

Hello I have a guy currently building me a dodger...he put up the frame this week and asked me to stop by the boat this wkd to have a look and see if the height etc...met my requirements. I am looking for input with respect to the proper height for a dodger on an e27 or any boat for that...

The mast/boom gooseneck fitting is missing on a boat I recently purchased. Anyone know where I can get one? Here's a pic of whats on the end of the boom. The mast track doesn't have anything on it to attach this to.

This particularly harsh winter in the midwest has caused two of my skupper fittings to blow -- due to freezing and thawing cycles, and me not covering the cockpit. One of the two I'll need to replace a PVC fitting that broke apart. The second (see attached pic taken under the starboard...

I've gotten a lot of local advice about sailing and one particular topic is weather a boat is head sail or main sail driven. Factional rig boats are thought to be more main sail driven; while older mast head rigs are head sail driven. It's been my experience with my E27 that when I reef the...

Hi I have a question about how much play should be in the rudder shaft and any idea's how to fix it, on my 27 I have about a 1/4 inch Thanks Tim

Does anyone know why there is no sink for the head in 1976 E27 Sloop? Can one be added? It's a very important concern for "She Who Must Be Obeyed".

Do you know if the proper sail cover length should be 10' or 10.5'? Original Ericson boom spec says it's 10' long. So I should probably add some length to get it wrapped around the mast, right? Can't get to the boat (for measuring) for another few weeks, and would like to get it ordered...

All, The distance between the output shaft of the A-4 and the 3/4 prop shaft is very very close in my 1974 E27. When inspecting to replace the packing I was surprised to see a piece of reinforced neo hose with clamps instead of a coupling. I've been running this way for 6 years. Anyone...

:egrin:Anybody done an anchor roller on an E-27? Any ideas about bow sprits? Teak? Stainless? 2 anchors? Mike & Cheri McNulty

Where do I find it (them)? How do I know if I need to replace it (them)? 1975 Atomic 4 original. Thanks, Marcus

Hi everyone....Im looking to buy an E-27 and have an appointment to go look at the boat tomorrow....are there any common, known issues or problem areas that I should be looking for and avoid if I find them?

Well, I've been out a few times on Stardust this winter and I'm starting to notice that my original (I think) sail selection is a little lacking. I've a storm sail and a ~120% "lapper". In light air, the lapper seems to be both not enough area and too heavy a cloth (6.5 oz, maybe?), especially...

I have 1975 E27 that has had a small leak that has been dripping down on the head wall and the Mast support, the mast support has a little damage (1/32 of a inch) but the plywood in the wall is damages for about 4 inchs deep and 24 inches long. My question is has this happen to anyone else...

Just wondering if anyone has attempted this on a 27. I think an oven would get a lot of use on my boat if I had one. Obviously some modifications would be necessary to fit one of those Force 10 units from West Marine and I would sacrifice some drawer space....but I find the thought intriguing...

Nice Ericson 27 for sale. Boat is currently out of water in Deltaville. Solid hull, no blisters, excellent shape. New bottom paint will be applied in Feb. New boot stripe painted in Feb. New zincs in Feb. Boat scheduled to go back into water on 3/1/08. Atomic 4 inboard engine, tuned...

I'll be pulling my '76' E27' from the water shortly and will need to pull the mast. Does the mast support sit above the deck or does the mast sit below the deck? The only fastner is a slotted screw in the slot at the rear of the mast. Also is there an electrical disconnect in the mast? If so how...

Anyone know what length sharft for an outboard on an e27? The motor is mounted in the cutout in the transom. I am going to replace the 25 year old 2 stroke with a new 4 stroke, and I'm not sure if I shoulld get a 20" or a 25" shaft. Any info would be great. Thanks - Chuck

Anyone use one on their Ericson 27? If so, where did you mount it, and did you mount it with epoxy? I've read that balsa coors are difficult to read thru. Given my boat's over 30 years old, I'm trying not to break the bank with 'feature-creep'. I just want to keep it smart and simple...

I am hoping to find a used roller-furling genoa for my E27 as I am converting from hanks to RF. Something in the 135-150 range. I have checked most of the usual online outlets (Bacon, Minney's, Sail Warehouse, etc.) without success so far. If anyone has such a sail, or knows of one that's...

I'm a new owner of a 1973 E27. This is my first sailboat and it's a real project. The previous owners left it in poor repair. One of my projects is to remount the engine compartment blower which was broken off its mounting and left dangling from it's wires when a rebuilt A4 was installed. I'm...

There is a lot of slop in the tiller on my E27. The entire range of motion appears to be due to either a lot of wear, or a bad fit, between the casting that bolts to the tiller, and the one that bolts to the head of the rudder. I have shimmed it, and messed around with it, but in the end it...

All, FYI, I just stumbled into this listing on eBay 360001496101. Ain't mine, don't know the seller or the boat, just thought someone might appreciate knowing about her. Glyn Judson, E31 hull #55, Marina del Rey, CA

<!-- / icon and title --><!-- message --> I know this has been gone over in older posts, but was wondering if any of the people had finished thier rudder overhaul. I am a adult advisor for a Sea Scout ship and we sail a E27. The rudder has had problems such as rust coming from cracks, and...

Just unstepped and stepped the mast on my E27 for the first time. Am considering getting a loos meter to help tune the rigging. Does anyone have guidelines for the desired tension in each of the shrouds? Thanks, Bruce Hedman E27 Entropy Alexandria, VA

Two furling sails in good condition for E27. 130% furler has a brown UV cover and the 170 has a white UV cover. I removed roller furler system and replaced with traditional hank-on sails when I replaced the rigging this past season as I can't stand Roller Furler sails. Combined Price...

looking for some insite, on a 1977 E27, what was the fuel tank made of, I tested the tank with a maganet, and it did not stick, but I'm not sure if that year and model was fitted with Monel steel, stainless or aluminum. if any body out there has any info , I would greatly appreciate the help...

Does anyone know the largest prop (diameter) that will fit on a 1976 E27 (inboard)? Thanks

These photos show the city pressure water system setup on my 1973 E27. Noteworthy Components used: 50 psi pressure regulator. Only threaded fittings (no clamped hoses). Hose used has SS sheathing ("burst proof"). Manual valve between the dock box hydrant hose and the pressure regulator; this...

Its time to renew the packing. My 74 E-27 has a A-4. It has the standard bronze nut and gland w/ lock nut. I've done this many times on other equipment. The kicker is the distance to the back of the tranny on the A4 is min. There does not appear to be a coupling. There is a piece of black...

The pictures show part of the 110v electrical system I added to my 1973 E27. The panel is a Blue Sea Systems product 10 AWG was used between the power connection to the boat and the control panel. 14 AWG was used for all other wiring. Boxes were placed behind the control panel and behind each...

Some pics of the new control panel on my 1973 E27. The panel is a Blue Seas System product 6 AWG wire was used between the battery and the control panel. 14 AWG wire was used for all other wiring. Note that I have an outboard with a magneto (no alternator). Hopefully, this post will give...

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

my 1975 e27 hatch is missing the port side 'flange' rail that keeps it from being pulled up and out. The flange is supposed to run under the guide. Does anyone know where I might be able to purchase this part? Thanks

Anyone know the owner of an E27 on South D dock, slip 31 at Everett Marina? She's a white hull with a blue/light blue boot stripe, dark blue cover over the cabin and a westmarine zodiac up on the deck. Anyway, if you're out there, I'll be your neighbor in November (slip 33)! The slip is in a...

Loren, Stuart, Graham or any Ericson owners in Portland Do any of you know who one of my previous owner of my 1976 E27 Evolution was? She has a yellow hull with dark blue detail. Just curious if they are still a Ericson owner, if they are still alive and etc... I am the third owner from my...

On my 1975 E27, there is a manual bilge pump built into the starboard berth. What puzzles me is that it pumps the water to a thru-hull that is below the water line. Seems really odd doesn't it? I've yet to have this boat in the water, and I'm not sure if I should trust this as a backup to...

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...

I am considerin purchasing an Ericson 27 but the rub rail looks very dried out The boat has been in storage for several years Anyone know of a replacement what elese should I look out for. it is an A4 Wheel model Thanks Mike

Today on the Chesapeake Bay at about 16 knots wind at 6.2 knots under sail the gooseneck fitting where the bolt attaches to the end of the boom sheared off and the gooseneck fitting where the bolt went thru is now malformed. I do know that it is an Isomat mast that has replaced the original but...

Does anyone have the outboard on their e27 mounted in the transom cutout. When I bought my e27 the outboard was mounted on a motor mount attached to the port side of the transom. I have been considering moving it back to the transom cutout. My only concern is that it will not tilt copmpletely...

E27 Galley We like to entertain on our E27 and have feed six adults below numerous times. I found that the original counter space on the E27 was not adequate for food prep, serving and clean up. (We also said good by to the 70's bright yellow).:) By sweeping the counters across the...

If anyone here doesn't use there Bimini much, and would rather have cash in hand, let me know! My poor wife has had localized skin cancer, so I've got to keep her out of the sun (but in the fun;-) -Marcus

Two initial things I think would freshen this girl up in a jiff: 1) get the proprietary Ericson blue band (just under rub rail on the hull) to shine. It's gotten a little 'chalky' in areas. Anyone have a method? 2) replace the interior cushions. Anyone have the estimated cost? and an...

Query: what engine to repower an E27 or an E29 No one has commented on this question so far:esad:... If you have an E27 or an E29: Please tell us what auxiliary you have. What RPM do you get the best performance at. What is your speed over the ground at that rpm. What diameter , pitch...

I have a sloppy tiller assembly to my rudder post. Dose anyone know where I might find a new/used one? Gerry

While recently installing a new sending unit for my '79 E-27's fuel gauge, I accidentally dropped one of the screws from the circular plate holding it to the tank INTO the tank. It goes without saying that it would be a good idea to pull the tank and rinse it out. Although it appears to be the...

I'm in the market for a dual/triple axle bunk style trailer for my E27, any recommendations of a dealer or good source for second hand would be appreciated. location So. California thx db

Hello E27 sailors and other Ericson owners, I have a problem with my Gosseneck it will not stay up high enough? Keeps sliding down about 3-5"? Any Ideas? I can not reef becasue of this and wonder if I am aslo missing out on performance. I have looked at other E27's in my marina and their...

I just purchased an E27. First sail boat ever. Sleeping on the settees is a little narrow. Has anyone created a bed between the settees? My brother in law gave me a great idea but I wonder what else has been done. Any advice would be great and pictures even better.

Hi all, newbie owner of E27, love it! I am thinking of runing my main halyard aft so I can raise the main with less stress from the cockpit and then maybe add a reef and my gennaker halyard. Any suggestions on the best way to do this on a E27? Thanks in advance for any info. Ragamuffin E27...

Was finally able to remove my E-27 handrails intact and will now thru bolt them back on with accompanying handrails (I made myself out of 1' teak stock, since aftermarket rails have too short a span betwwen loops) on the inside cabin to same bolts. Any suggestions as to embedding material...

I have an E-27 with a Yanmar 2GM20F with a 12-12 prop. This prop is not the right pitch/size as it bites too hard and doesn't let the engine gain the RPM it needs to run properly. Because the prop bites so hard, it makes the stern "squat" probably about 10-12 inches. Any help would be greatly...

I am considering changing out the original Raritan PHII on my E27 to a Wilcox Head Mate that has a different mounting bolt pattern. Does anyone know if the mounting bolts are lag screws that simply screw into the fiberglass platform or a wood backing plate? I am wondering how I will attach the...

Hello everyone, just wanted you all to know that I put an offer on a 1985 30+ in Santa Barbara. The boat is originally from San Francisco called Swell Shelter or something like that. If anybody knows anything about this boat please let me know. Also any info relevant to a 30+ that I haven't...

When the boat yard un-stepped my mast and put my boat up for the winter, the halyard ended up loose below in the cabin. Boat is rigged with a North furling system. I'm a relatively new owner and this is the first year of rigging "Blue Note". The masthead has 2 sheaves, one for the main...

I have an E-27 for sale. It has a very long list of improvements that include new Urethane paint, bukh diesel, etc. The list is about 30 items long. I have it priced for 20,000 Can. If anyones interested e-mail me at super07@telus.net and I'll send a list with photos.

I have a set of Barlow Mark 1 self tailing winches on my E27. 2 questions. Question 1. I think that the winches are mounted wrong. On the port winche the line lifter is pointed at the 9 o'clock postion and the starboard winch line lifter is pointed to the 3 o'clock position. It seems to...

On my new (to me) 1976 E-27 no longer has readable labels (faded teak / no remaining paint). There is a ammeter, temp gauge, ignition keyhole, starter button, and choke - got those figured out, but there is also a toggle switch. Any ideas as to what that is, before I go tracing / reading out...

I hate to beat a dead horse on this topic but I have searched and cannot find any info on the correct packing material size. I need to repack the shaft this spring. The PO left some packing material but it is 2 different sizes. I have read the dangers of using the wrong size material - too much...

Can anyone advise me on the procedure to remove the propeller shaft on an E27 with an atomic4? The cutlass bearing has to be replaced and it seems the harder part of the job is removing the shaft. The bolt to the engine look rusty and there's not alot of room in there to maneuver. Any advice...

I'm the new owner of a 1976 E-27. Replacing the life lines is on the project list. I've read the threads on the this site with interest. There are a couple of issues that seem odd to me. One is the way the life lines are routed inboard of the forward shroud, outboard of the middle shroud...

Well this thread has two topics: All involving our changing our 27 to make it more child safe for our two year old. I want to add netting all around the outside. We both agree it looks uhm...not so good. My second thought is to add a second (middle) lifeline and we can run a tight line to...

I just bought a '76 E27 on Ebay, and being a first time sailboat owner I'm a bit... um, apprehensive? I'm planning to sail it from Solomon's Island up the Potomac to the Marina at MCS Quantico. Anyone have any general or specific advice on this trip? I've been to Marineplanner.com and the...

About to tackle this job and looking for words of advice. It appears i only have access to the end bolts on the handrails due to the inner headliner. Are the others just screws as I can see the outside ones (fore and aft) are bolts with nuts on the inside, please advise. Thanks jarod

I cam across someone selling a nice lookig e27 & trailer is Colorado the other day...it is listed on e bay.....:egrin:

http://maine.craigslist.org/boa/301269819.html This isn't my listing. I just noticed it, and thought I'd share.

I need help with measurements from a cradle or trailer to fit the E-27 I’m setting up a trailer for my E-27… there is no lift or crane available…so the trailer has to be close when I bring the boat over it to cut down the time I have to spend under water adjusting the jack placement. If...

I have an outhaul that's less than pratical to me, likes to bind and was wondering if anyone has an upgrade that has worked well. I do have a loose foot main.

They both have very similar numbers in size and sailing and very similar interiors. I haven't found much information on the net about the Mariner. Has anyone owned and/or sailed on one to offer some insight into their construction, sailing ability, etc? Thanks. -Mark

folks, as mentioned in another post, i recently came into posession of a 1978 E27; it's in fine condition but for the sails, which were woeful. while i've been getting new sail quotes assuming the standard "P" value of 28, it occurred to me that i probably ought to measure to be sure. i took...

Hi all, I am looking in to purchasing an E27. The owner originally listed the draft as 3'11" then said it is closer to a little more then 5 feet. All the literature I have seen points to the E27 having a 3'11" draft. This particular model is a 1978 with a Yanmar diesel. Did they offer other...

Are these cutouts from the factory or an addition afterwords? Also is their a Door that fills this space when underway ? Thanks Chris......

I am located in Portland, OR and I am looking to buy a 27-28 foot Ericson in good condition. Willing to travel the whole westcoast for the right boat. Might even consider an E29 or E30.... :egrin: I love the emoticons!!!!!

Looking for E27 in the east Hi I am looking for an Ericson 27 around Montreal Toronto, or New York. A trailer would be great and newer sails a bonus. Will travel (within reason) for the right boat. I could even throw in my 2003 Honda Shadow Ace as part of the deal (really nice bike) looks...

Hi I am thinking about buying an E27 but the main bulkhead is starting to rot any ideas if it can be replaced "easily" ie. not taking the boat apart? and coul this repair be done on land or should the boat be in the water and could you sail the boat lightly if the repair was not completer? Any...

i'm upgrading the systems on my "new" E27, including the bilge pump. it's currently outfitted with a Rule 1500 gph model of indeterminate age and wear. it seems to work fine enough, but i'm planning to swap in a new one and keep the current one as a spare for emergencies. question: following...

hello all, i recently purchased a '78 E27 that i'm in process of restoring to sailing shape before good weather returns. i'm already purchasing a new main from Doyle (the boat came with what i believe to be the original main, after 29 years basically a bedsheet), and now i have to turn my...

she looks like a good fixer upper cheap would have to see up close though

Does anyone have any photos or drawings of factory exhaust setups for the E27? I don't like the one in my boat and would like to see other owner's setups.

I am in the process of stepping the mast on our E-27. I asked the boat yard if there was a wire connection for the number 2 wire loom in the base. They weren't sure but assured me that could just snip the wires? Does anyone know if there is a connector or cannon plug in the base or is that the...

I am in the process of stepping the mast on our E-27. I asked the boat yard if there was a wire connection for the number 2 wire loom in the base. They weren't sure but assured me that could just snip the wires? Does anyone know if there is a connector or cannon plug in the base or is that the...

1976 E-27: In the last year I've replaced the main, reupholstered all of the interior cushions, added a new enclosed cruising bimini (with removable windows) and aft helmsman, and removed and resealed all of the windows. These upgrades alone cost more than the asking price. The boat has...

Has anyone serviced an e27 stuffing box while in the water ....atomic 4 engine...please respond if you have done it and are familiar with the situation iam in....brutal access in the 27 thank jarod

Since the E27 keel is encapsulated. Where would one install the ground plate, for lightning protection? Thanks

I am going to be redoing my mainsheet traveler this winter and am looking for some insight. It is a cabin top mount but the alloy chanel has lost all its covering I was thinking of using oak or mohog to replace it and make the travel go 3 to 4 inches further to be able to cheat the main over...

We will be taking ownership of a bigge3r Ericon in the Spring and now need to sell our 1974 E27 way too many things to list and way too many things that have been upgraded. We will be lossing money to the person whom is the next owner of this fine vessel. Any takers? E-mail me off line if...