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Parting out a 1988 Ericson 28’ in Southern Maine New Main sail Interior cushions (immaculate upholstery) Universal M12 (runs great) Richie Compass Boom Mast Standing rigging Winches Lewmar hatches Alcohol stove Interior components like dining table Water tank Both electrical panels 120 Genoa...

After nearly 20 years of dreaming of owning a sailboat, I've actively started my search. When I was In my early 20s, I had the opportunity to spend 3 months cruising around the Puget Sound, Gulf Islands, and Desolation Sound. I was hooked after that. A few years later a good friend of mine...

I am thinking of installing a PSS shaft seal on my 1986 E28. My questions are these: Does anyone have one installed on a E28? Did you need to drop the rudder to install it? Any special issues in the install? If installed by a yard, how much did it cost installed? Did anyone install it...

Hello all. I hope there are some folks browsing this Forum! I'm in Progreso, Yucatan, Mexico (due south of New Orleans) and looking at an E28. We don't yet know the year or other details, or even if it's for sale, but using the axiom that "Every boat is always for sale," the fact that this...

Hi everyone,Successfully moved Rozinante to her new home. Averaged 5.5 kts over a 5 hour sail! Sails are a little aged but pretty fast :)When I hanked on the main, the outhaul was jammed and had to engineer a few shackles to attach the clew. The shackles will hold but wanna break into the...

My E28 is still kind of new to me, so I still have a lot to learn about it. A 1/2" plastic above the waterline on the starboard side thru-hull cracked off. I don't know that putting it back together the way I found it is the right way. The other plastic thru-hull is a 3/4". The 1/2"...

Hi! After trolling this board for a year or so, I made the move to Ericson land by purchasing a "new to me" 1986 E28. We sailed it down to Mission Bay from Oceanside on Wednesday. I had some trouble with the tabernacle rig. All the pieces weren't there. I finally got that squared away...

Hey there Anyone set up a double anchor roller on an E-28? Space is a wee bit tight but I'm sure it can be done. Before I hit the drawing board I was wondering if anyone else had sage advice, experiences to share, photos etc. My current primary is a 15kg CQR, which is really a bit too...

I am a relatively new owner of a 1982 E28+ and have considerable water draining down the wires in the mast that has seeped into everything (sadly and destructively) before finally getting to the bilge. The mast is stepped on the cabin top. I plan to go up the mast to seal any openings but I am...

SOLD-1986 Ericson 28 For Sale in MA Tranquility is in excellent condition. The hull is the original white gelcoat and shows near new. She is setup for easy single handing with a Stackpack main, Simrad autopilot, and solid boom vang that make raising and lowering the main a simple task. The...

We normally sail with 4 or 5 adults aboard our E28+. I'm wondering, though, how many adults (or total passenger weight) was this boat designed to carry safely? Does anyone know that or how I can find out?

My 28+ is 1982 vintage and while preparing the boat for an early splash this spring I noticed that part of the metal "U" on the bow had broken off exposing the deck/bow connection points. Clearly to keep water out of the boat this needs to be repaired. I highly doubt that a replacement part is...

I'm toying with the idea of sailing my E28 across the South Pacific (Asia to Panama). The plan is to beef her up over the next year and a half and go, but there is one niggle that I cannot find an answer to. The published Capzise Risk Factor of the E28 (found at...

We have a complete boat with the YS Wheel Option, with the exception of the Emergency Tiller. Anyone know where one can be purchased? Or does anyone have the specifications such that I could have one made? Thanks!

Hi all, I've just purchased a 1984 28+ and live in the Northeast. I'm interested in saving some $$ over the winters by investing in a custom canvas cover for winter storage, and am wondering if anyone out there happens to have a pattern/design for such a cover (or where I might find one)...

I just bought an E28 that had been on the hard for 13mos. I did an engine test which went very well. It started right away and we ran it for 5 minutes before shutting it down. One week later I noticed that the entire transmission fluid cavity had leaked out. The plug was tight with the seal...

Hi! I am new to the forem. My son & I sail a 1987 Erickson 28. The wheel froze leaving the slip & we discovered that the throttle-mount is bent, interfering with the wheel chain. Anyone have a brand for the pedestal or any drawings of the internal workings? Any ideas how to pop the throttle...

We are considering purchasing this boat. Can anyone tell us the purpose of the zippers in the cabin head liner? (ceiling) also, any pros and/or cons about this boat?

I have purchased a used cradle for my 1990 E28. Like most used things, it is not the exact fit for the intended use. My boat is 5'9" draft and I need to make longer upright legs, or extensions for the cradle. Does anyone have a cradle for their deep draft E28, and if so, is it somewhere...

I'm looking into upgrading the original traveler on my 1983 E28+. The current position is right at the entrance to the companionway and I'd like to move it to the cabintop if that's possible without causing any big problems. The only reason I have for wanting to do that is to get more seating...

Hi. The bow, stern, and deck lights all went out simultaneously; we're thinking that the negative wires to these lights were bunched together at a bus bar, and that the wire from the bus bar to the engine block (ground), shorted somehow (indirect lightning strike perhaps). Does anyone know...

My 28 was built with the optional shower. The curtain track is still on the ceiling in the head as well as the tie-backs and snaps for the curtain. The curtain and hooks are not in the boat and I would like to replace them. There are two things I am not sure of; 1) I am not sure what type of...

My E 28 was hit by lightning earlier this month. Dealing with insurance company and the bpoat yard. The elctrical panel sustained some damage. A few blown out indicator lights and maybe more. Surveyor suggested trplacing the whole panel. Spent 3 hours trying to find a replacement - no luck -...

I just bought an E28+ and would very much like to have a copy of the Owner's Manual if someone could spare theirs for a few days or make a copy. Also, my boat came with the Electrical and Plumbing blue prints if someone could use a copy of them. Tom

Hi all. Launched my 1987 E-28 last saturday (and if I may say so, it was looking very good). My first full spring owning the boat (purchased July 2009) and I spend many hours buffing and waxing, replacing all old water hoses, rebuilding manual bilge and holding tank pumps, oiling interior...

My E-28 always developes transom soot after a day out. The exhaust is located in the bottom center of the transom under the ladder and points straight back. The boat is powered by a Universal M3-20 18hp diesel that starts easy and runs relatively smooth for a 3 cylinder diesel engine. Is this...

Does anyone know the specs for the electric fuel lift pump option for the Universal 18? I would like to have a spare pump (the current looks original) on hand and am not sure if any "generic" pump would work or if there are specific pressure/flow requirements.

I have just bought a 28+ and am running down issues with how the 12V instruments and lights are distributed. The sounder was wired in with the cabin lights and so ran anytime the lights breaker was closed. When I removed the sounder to a different breaker the port side cabin lights went with...

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...

My first trip in my 1990 E28 will be a 7 - 10 day sail home with it. I want to make sure that I am checking any items that should be looked at before I depart, and that I have any spare parts that are prone to failure. My main concerns are with any of the mechanical systems on board. So far I...

I'm curious if anyone has looked at the E-28+ in Glen Cove, NY that is advertised in Yachtworld. Before I take the drive out this spring I was wondering if anyone has viewed it or discussed it before. Thanks, Bill

I bought an 1988 E-28 last summer. It had been on the hard for 4 years and somewhere during that time the pole went missing. The PO was deceased and his wife had no idea where it may have gone. The boat came with a good spinnaker. Around a 12 foot pole will do.

Does anyone have information on where I might find a used telescoping wisker pole I can use with my 150 Geni on my 1987 Ericson 28? Richard:esad:

I did a complete survey today. She showed very well except the bottom paint and cutless bearing. A couple of questions... I couldn't tell if the rudder has to be dropped to remove the prop shaft. This boat is said to be "a bit tender". Please define "a bit tender". Thanks in advance from...

On Oct. 7th we had a nor'easter rip through Long Island Sound, and it kicked up 50 knot winds and 6 foot waves at Morris Cove in New Haven harbor. The Aluminum casting on the bow was broken in half and the rub rail came loose all the way to the stern. The force of the pennant also broke part of...

Beautiful, sleek, well-kept, Bruce King designed cruiser/racer with T-shaped cockpit, expertly maintained & with many upgrades. Never raced but phrf rating would be 180. New 150 Genoa, Full Batten Main, Harken Furler & Lazy Jacks, Lewmar Winches, M3-20 3 Cyl. 18HP Univ. Diesel, Raytheon ST4000+...

E28+ setting up for chute Hello Seth: <HR style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #fffffb; COLOR: #fffffb" SIZE=1><!-- / icon and title --><!-- message -->We are in the process of setting up an E28+ for racing but I am having trouble deciding how to keep the guy off the stanchions. The boat is fairly beamy...

My '83 E28+ inboard diesel engine (original, but apparently serviced extensively a few years ago) started running very hot toward the end of the summer... getting up to 220 after only 10-20 minutes with little throttle... added antifreeze and it helped tremendously... the motor would run at...

I just bought my E28 this July and have a charging question. WHen I first start the engine, the ammeter would only show a slight charge. Not putting too much faith in the meter, I took my analog multimeter and tested the batteries with and without the enging rumming and there seeed to be no...

After working fine all season, the presure water is pumping more air than water, both hot and cold. The starboard tank is almost full but I did not check the forward tank. I assume it woud not matter how full or empty that tank is. But of course I could be wrong..........:confused: WHere...

After sailing in some classic Lake Michigan chop and 20 knots of wind this past weekend I discovered that the forward hatch on my 1983 E28+ is leaking when there's green water on deck. Looking closely I can see that the rubber seal no longer contacts the hatch frame even when it's dogged down...

Another question for the group vis a vis my new E28+... I found a great, extremely reasonable handyman/painter recently who happens to be a boat owner and was thinking about asking him to fix up the interior wood work on my E28+. (I would do it myself but I feel like he would do a much better...

I just inherited a 1983 E28+ this season. When the boat was commissioned, we were told that water needed to be pumped out of the two compartments under the forward berth (the more forward one, holding the spare anchor, and then the larger one directly behind it). We surmised at the time that...

I am considering upsizing the steering wheel on my '86 E28. The current wheel is a 28" diameter, and I find it difficult to steer from a position where I can see the telltales, waves, other boats, etc. Has anyone put on a bigger wheel? What size works? I am considering going to a 36" or...

We recently got a 1986 28 with the 5.5 ft keel. We are in the light winds of Southern California. Is any one club racing your e28. Can you provide any pointers. We do not have a spinnaker but use a jennaker. We have a PHRF rating in socal of 186. Is anyone planning on during the 2010...

Just bought my first boat - an E28 - after 52 years of letting someone else pay the bills. On the first sail the jib sheet caught the solar vent on the forward hatch and flung it into the sea. I cannot find anything in Ericson documentation about this solar vent. Does anyone know the likely...

I just purchased a 1983 E28+. First boat. The interior cushions are quite worn down and should be replaced. Any suggestions? Is there somewhere I can find the exact dimensions of the cushions, which I assume would make it easier to order new ones? Any advice as to how to go about replacing the...

I have a 1990 E28 and have downloaded the owners manual which is a great resource. There seems to be a chart missing that relates to the length of all the running rigging lines and it should be chart "C" in the book right after the standing rigging spec sheet. The one I need is for the E28...

Just had the boat hauled (1986 E-28), and noticed that there is play in the shaft strut at the hull. From some research looking at the owner's manual it looks like this is not bolted on, but glassed in from the interior of the hull. The complication is that it is under the fuel tank. I think...

Do any of the E28 owners know if the original Kenyon mast fittings came with a sheeve mounted above the head stay for a spinnaker halyard? Does anyone have any experience with masthead spinnaker on a fractional rig? I have seen on grand prix level boats, but I am unsure of stress on mast head...

The new owner of Tranquilty sailed her away today -- my family and I'll miss that boat. We had 10 years of great sailing in her from Penobscot Bay, Maine to Boston. Bruce King's name was on the CG docs as a previous owner. Mr. King -- thanks for a wonderful design. She stood up to survey just...

The black plastic knob on the panel that selects Batt 1 or Batt 2 or both batteries has disintegrated. I tried Custom Marine Services but they can't help so I am currently resigned to turning the protruding switch spigot with a pair of pliars. Anyone know where I can get a replacement, please? I...

Will be scoping out the Sail only boat show deals in Oakland in a few weeks. We have a resonable budget and want to get the boat all set nice. #1 Original Traveler upgrade- thinking your normal Harken traveler setup with two lines one on each side run under a dodger. Thoughts or ideas? #2...

From what I have read, there seem to be two E-28 models. Can someone tell me the difference between an E-28-2 and an E28+ ???

I have a 1983 E28+ that needs a new cutlass bearing. In looking into doing that job it appears that there is some play in the strut so it needs to be tightened up. There is no way to directly access the nuts on the ends of the bolts that hold the strut in place as they are glassed in. Should...

My 1984 E-28+ has developed cracks in the bow for the third time. They run about 18" on both the port and starboard side on the outside of the toe rail, not the hull itself. They've been there for a couple years now but I think they have dramatically widened. I should have taken a picture when I...

I removed the starboard rear portlight, in which the PO had replaced the glass with Plexiglas. I had a local glass company cut a piece of 1/4" laminate glass and then sealed it in the frame with clear Silicone. The old gasket would not fit the glass properly, so the Silicone made sense. I now...

Ok so I started working out my new battery plan to replace the old car batteries in our new to us E28. Seems the very tidy battery compartment in the E28 is just a hair short for Group 27 batteries - max length is right around 11inches- max width is 8 inches and max hight is about 10inches...

Wanted Ericson 28+ 1984-86. Prefer it to be berthed in the San Francisco Bay or Delta Area. email: fkamp.newport@sbcglobal.net with pics and details.

E28+ --Spinnaker info needed I just picked up a 1986 E28 -- I'm not sure if it is the + or just the standard - not exactly sure how to tell the difference between the two. I know it isn't the tall version. Is there an easy way to tell? Fractional rig set up. I haven't put the knotmeter in...

I have a 1983 E28+ with a 12 hp Universal (closed system cooled) and a 2 blade folding prop and I'd like to know what other E28+ owners are experiencing as far as max speed under power goes. (I recall seeing somewhere information that seemed to indicate a cruising speed of 5.8 knots and a max...

We installed a new foresail furler and now we seem to have created a trim problem as we have to put in a reef at 10-12kns of wind to prevent excessive weather helm. We don't get the boat over 5knts at the best of times when beating even after a good bottom cleaning and painting. Dave

Was installing a new bilge pump in the most forward of the small bilge compartments in my 1984 E-28. I had removed the screws which held the old pump base down and removed the old base. I hand pumped out the bilge and was sponging out the remainder when I noticed water weeping up though the two...

just bought an E28 with a drifter - not sure where to rig the tack - any ideas? Rick :esad:

I have a lot more information to post regarding my E28+ Scheherazade, that I just put up for sale. Please give me a call at (949) 378-5878, or e-mail me through the site (or at danohayes at hot mail dot com) if you'd like more info. I also have a zillion more pictures, if you'd like me to send...

I just listed my 1981 E28+ Scheherazade on boats.com today. She's super clean, has all new electronics, a rebuilt Universal diesel, and is well equipped and ready to go cruising. I priced her to sell private party, so now is a good chance to buy her under market before I list her with a...

I often check the "pencil" zinc located in the heat exchanger of my Universal 11 HP diesel. It occurred to me this weekend that the engine really should have an engine zinc, too - as this motor was originally set up as a raw water cooled engine. The fresh water cooling with heat exchanger was an...

While my mast is down, it seems a good time to eliminate the topping lift and put in a rigid vang. The Boomkicker looks interesting and is pretty affordable. Anyone out there have any experience with it???? Thanks Mark Tuccillo 1983 E28+ "Wing It"

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!!!!!

I am in the process of purchasing a one-owner 1988 E-28 that appears to have been well maintained with a few notable exceptions. <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p> </o:p> 1) The mast which at some point was painted white is losing its paint...

I posted this when I removed the cabin sole in March. http://www.ericsonyachts.org/infoexchange/showthread.php?t=3064 The new sole was installed in May. It was made from 1/4" Teak and Holly marine grade ply and finished on both sides and edges with two coats of Smith's Epoxy. It was...

On the second Saddleback College Seamanship cruise for the Spring 2006 class, MST 214B and 215, the Ericson 28 Half Moon was dismasted when the forestay broke. Best estimate of the cause is that the jib halyard had been wrapped around the top of the forestay for some time making the sail...

I'm thinking of heading into Ericson waters. I have been looking at the 28's and I am noticing that there were slight modifications made through the years. I am hoping to find out as much as possible about this particular boat. Such as what years they were made from and to. When they underwent...

I'm about to move up in boat size, and my beloved Cair Vie will have to be sold. :esad: Pics & full specs on my website http://home.earthlink.net/~gilliank. For more information, email me at @ cair_vie@earthlink.net. 1985 E28 -- Excellent condition; new standing & running rigging 2004, at same...

I'm going to replace my lifelines, and want to order new pelican hooks prior to removing/measuring the lifelines. Does anyone know the wire size and swaged threaded fitting size for E28 lifelines? It's an hour drive each way to the boat, or I'd check it out myself... thanks, all.

I'm on my way to H&R Woodworking to see if they can replace my tiller, which I kinda fell on coming back from Catalina on Sunday... anybody know if the E28 tiller is the same size as a, J24, Catalina 32, etc. Might make the sorting through the different tillers easier...

While cleaning out the raw water strainer on my boat yesterday, I moved the green grounding wire (coming out of the shore power box) out of the way. Much to my surprise, the wire was not attached to the engine. The connector was still good, but there the wire was, not attached. I don't know...

I would not have attempted this if not for the wealth of info on this site. Many thanks to all who have contributed. As can be seen in the attached photo's, my sole is in pretty bad shape. It has been covered by a rug for many years, but it really needs to go. I recruted my wifes cousin, master...

My 1987 Ericson 28 Serenity is for sale, asking $24.5K, due to purchase of a larger sailboat. Serenity is located in Annapolis MD, is in good shape and I'm open to offers. for more info please call me at 410 268 3175 or email me at bill.asbury@conference-board.org

My 1983 E28+ really needs a new main. In looking around the web, I came acress Air Force Sails and they have very good on-line quoting, and their pricing is very agressive. Check out: http://www.sailnet.com/airforce/options_quoter/index.cfm Does anyone have any experience with Air Force...

Looking for a clean E-28 or E-28+, Southern California area. Might be a good time to put your boat up and save the brokerage comission... Just sold my O'Day and I will be shopping in earnest this weekend. Will provide a loving family home - can prove it with pictures of my last boat ! Please...

My 1983 E28+ has a small ( no more than 1/4 inch) fore and aft movement to the rudder. Is this something I need to be concerned about? Is is there an adjustment somewhere I can use to tighten things up or do I need to remove the rudder and replace some bushings or bearings? Is there a packing...

With my 1983 E28+ is on the hard again until next Spring I noticed that the strut that holds the cutlass bearing (through which the prop shaft passes) is ever so slightly loose. The shaft does not move in the bearing, the entire strut moves a bit if I push back and forth. There are some fine...

Looking for a clean (non-project) Ericson in the 28-30 ft. range. Plan to keep it in the Chesapeake Bay area. Your 1st email should be an accurate, detailed description of the boat. ADShriv@Verizon.net

How level should my E28+ sit normally? With no one on board it settles with about a 2 degree list to starboard. The water tank (25 gal and full) and waste tank (currently empty) are on the starboard side with the fuel tank on the port side. There's not much gear on the boat and no heavy add...

I'm in my 2nd year of ownership of a 1983 E28+ and would like to know what the optimum heel angle is for the boat beating to windward. I've searched the archives here and there's lots of good info, but I'm hoping someone has first hand experience with the E28+ they can pass along to me. My...

I am looking into an organization out of Waukegan Harbor (north of Chicago on Lake Michigan) that conducts a "Race for Fun" racing series. It looks to be set up to be a less competitive and less intimidating approach for new sailors/owners to get into racing. I believe the weekly evening races...

Can someone tell me the difference between a shoal draft and a wing keel on the 1983 E28 Plus? I know that both models have a draft of 4' 0" but if I'm looking at one how can I tell which model it is? Thanks in advance.

I have a 1983 E28+ and would like to know if I need to be concerned with the integrity of the keel. Does the keel contain lead or iron and is it attached with keel bolts or molded into the hull? If keel bolts are used do I need to inspect/replace them and how do I do that? Everything appears...

I've always assumed that my boat is a basic E-28. I've heard of E-28+s on the board and the Sailnet email owners group before but have not had a reason to ask about it. I just received my new mainsail for the boat from North Sails. Last fall, when the guy came out to measure for the sail he...

Following winter out of the water, the only thing that doesn't seem to work is the bow running light. I believe I've traced the problem to bad wiring somewhere between the panel and the light itself. This upcoming weekend, I plan to run temporary wiring externally to determine which wire is...

I see where there is a grease fitting on the rudder post. What is the recommended maintenance here? Are there additional fittings not visible that need attention?

Hi, I'm a new Ericson owner in the LA area. I have a 1985 E28 on which I'd like to replace some of the tired running rigging. I can't find any specifications for the existing lines. Recommendations? Also, I'm looking for a rigger to inspect my standing rigging. Can anyone recommend a good...

The dipstick on my E28 (Universal M12 diesel) is difficult to read - looks like it tangled with a grinding wheel and lost. The bottom tip of the otherwise circular stick has a very short flattening, and about midway (the stick is only about 8" long) there is another unfinished flattening about...

I am in the process of purchasing an E-28 1987 and the engineer strongly advised that the Cutlass Bearing be replaced to avoid secondary damage. Unfortunately, where I live in Huntington, NY none of the local boat yards have the proper 3/4" tool to pull the bearing out, so it may necessitate...