Hi all,
I have a 1971 E29 with tiller and have done some coastal sailing with 6-8 hours on the tiller, wanting to do longer multi day voyages and now realizing a tiller pilot is in order.
Has anyone installed a Raymarine ST1000+ or ST2000+ on an E29 and if so do you have any mounting...
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...
Just bought our first sailboat (go easy on us), a 1975 E29. It does not seem to have an emergency tiller any longer and I was not able to find any schematics on this site. Anyone got an extra or at least some plans?
Hi All,
Apologies if this is rehashing another post. I pulled the trigger on a simple Jabsco hand pump compact and now I'm trying to decide on a Ronco holding tank that I can fit in under my main cabin salon starboard berth seat and then run the pumpout hose to a deck fitting near the...
Hi All,
I have an older Raritan Compact toilet on my boat, which is a manual pump toilet that is currently not operational (there's a crack in the pump). This existing Raritan has been fitted to the original toilet intake and sink drain thruhulls (dangerous and not allowed for direct discharge...
Hi all,
We bought a new to us 1971 E29 in Long Beach back in September that we have at leeward bay marina, while we have been doing some work on the boat in the marina here, mostly cosmetic, electrical, and interior work. We now have the boat in good shape and need to prepare her for sailing...
Greetings, I am new to this forum. I am interested to upgrade the anchoring system on our E29. At present we have a Danforth anchor and are hopeful to add a Rocna or Bruce with a manual windlass and the appropriate amount of chain for the system. Our Danforth has served us well in sheltered...
Hi everybody,
My friend and I are looking to buy an Ericson 29 in Mexico and transport to the south of country on land. We are trying to figure out the transport, and it's quiet a challenge in the region. There are very few trailers in the area, the transporters would modify one that used for a...
Last winter and spring, I committed a few more projects / abominations on my boat. These next few posts confess to some interior modifications that I have been thinking about for a few years and finally executed while the boat was hauled-out and sitting next to the workshop for nine months. The...
We're approaching decision time on a first boat purchase, after nearly a year of searching. I'm pretty sure we'd be most happy with something in the 34-38' range over the long term, but to start with a 27-29' will get us sailing, and learning what we like and don't like in the design.
In about...
Hello all,
Just in case someone here is thinking of selling, we are looking for our first keelboat. We had an offer on a '76 E29 which got away from us, but are now re-evaluating our size and budget parameters. Having studied most of the Ericson models from 27 through 35 (I love the 38, but...
Hello all,
I am still an looking for an E29, and waiting to view a '76 locally that looks promising. I've only been aboard one E29, a '74 model, and I've seen a lot of other boats since then. I am curious how many E29s were the tall rig, and if there are any easily identifiable clues as to...
Hi Everyone,
I recently upgraded to an Ericson 34 so now my Ericson 29 is for sale in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver island; Asking $6500 CAD.
Rather than re-post the add here i'll just add the link to the CL add for more info.
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Thanks,
Tim
Update: SOLD in 24 hours, that must be...
I kicked this around with another member in a private chat, but I wanted to open it up for suggestions.
I have nailed down a final design of the chain plates for the shrouds, dry fitting and locating exact bolt holes tomorrow.
The Fore stay plate, is pretty strait forward.
The back stay...
Hello all, new to sailing (10-16) and working the bugs out of my 1976 E29 (loving the boat & sailing) and could use a hand identifying the refrigerator so I can hopefully get a diagram and a line on replacement parts.
Please see pics and thanks in advance for any assistance.
I found this boat on Craigslist, the guy has owned it for 28 years and it has always been in fresh water. If my wife would sail, I would buy this one in a minute. New sails and a repower with diesel.
https://nmi.craigslist.org/boa/5706994583.html
The outhaul car slide on my E29 binds under load, so it is almost impossible to adjust the foot tension. Has anyone upgraded their E29 outhaul? If so, do you have pictures so that I may copy your work? Thanks.
Has anyone removed the fuel tank from their E29? I'm wondering how much trouble it will be and whether it will come out through the cockpit seat opening. Bonus if you have any photos! Thank you.
I've looked at a prospective 1977 E29 twice now and on the the second inspection, I noticed a crack in the liner around the compression post. I was surprised I didn't notice it the first time around as I usually go over the bulkhead pretty thoroughly. The door to the head is also sticking, and...
So this is my first time ever posting in a forum, and this looks like a great group so here it goes! I recently (2 weeks ago) purchased a 1978 E29 named Mandalay in the Chesapeake/Norfolk VA area. She has a few small issues, one of which is the port-lights. Obviously due to age, they have a...
I'm looking for a wiring diagram for a Weems & Plath blower timer, I have the panel in the boat (E29), it looks like original equipment, but at some point a PO put in a new blower and bypassed the timer panel.
See link for image of panel (I'm not sell it, I just found the image on ebay).
Any...
I purchased an E29 this summer with partial spinnaker rigging and want to determine what additional hardware I'll need.
I have the spinnaker pole, the mast has a spinnaker ring on the front, there is one 2.5" block mounted on the lower starboard side of the pulpit and 1 car on the starboard...
I recently purchased an E29 with a spinnaker pole of about 13'. The PO thought that the pole may have come from a different boat and was likely too long.
Any thoughts on what the length of a pole should be on an E29?
Hello!
Very new here... I am in the market for a small liveaboard sailboat during college and after. I am living in the SF Bay area and I came across an E27 and an E29... from what I could tell, there isn't much difference.
My real question is, is one significantly better than the other...
I'm wanting to hang on to my original aluminum-framed portlights with tempered glass. I plan to rebed the portlights to the exterior of the cabin with butyl tape. This question does not concern that part of the job. Instead it concerns the gasket that holds the glass within the frame. I want to...
Have acquired an abandoned boat that has no water tank under the stbd quarter berth. What's the biggest standard off-the-shelf tank that can fit under there?
Chris
E29 Mojo, Va
Does anyone have any thoughts, experience, or recomendations?
I am shopping for a new 150% genoa. After getting 6 quotes from sail lofts, Mack Sails prepared the best quote... does anyone out there have experience with them and more specifically the "miter cut" genoa? His quote was for 5.77 oz...
I have an E29 on Lake Conroe in Texas. The drought has lowered the lake level significantly. My E29 is stranded at its peir. The water level has dropped to where the keel is in the mud. She is still currently upright, but not much longer. I'm soliciting advice do I let it lie over as the water...
I'm looking to buy an E-29 Main Sliding Hatch, regardless of condition or shape. I have a woodworking friend that will make me a new one--but wants a template to use as a guide. I hate to lug mine off and on the boat, probably repeatedly, as this woodworker is good, but anything but fast.
I'm...
Folks,
I am replacing my crooked and waterlogged rudder on e29 77 and wondering what should be the correct rudder travel (in degrees). Also what is the correct procedure for stuffing box repacking ( assume there is one on e29 right under quadrant)?
Cheers,
Simon
e29 '77
I have the following for sale. Shipping and PayPal are extra.
1). 170% Genoa. Although 34 years old, this sail is like new. Had it inspected by DDS Sailmakers here in Nashville, Tenn. yesterday. He was amazed at the excellent condition. It is made for use with a foil system. Luff is...
Hello. Here are a few photos of our e29.
My father and I picked her up in December. So far, she's been great...plenty of projects to keep us busy. I'll detail some of those here in due time.
fair winds,
Jamin
So we had a race Saturday and I ended up with about 2+ gallons of diesel fuel under my engine. I syphoned it out along with about a gallon in the area where the stuffing box is. I recently took out the tank to clean it, and I think somehow the lines drained into the stuffing box area and when...
I'm looking at a 1981 E-29. It has been on the hard for at least 4 years. Mast down and everything shrink wrapped. It was winterized when it was closed up. Looked in the archives and it seems that the information available is for earlier models. Can anyone direct me towards info on the...
Anyone have an extra main sail for E29 in good shape?
I fopund one at Minneys, Just looking for something in better shape!
Thanks
T
Blooz traveler
:egrin:
Greetings, With Sean's advice, I'm starting this thread as an introduction of myself as someone extremely green to the sailboating experience. Never the less, and with next to no knowledge, I have purchased a 1971 Ericson 29 in what i'm told is "fair to good" condition. It has been outside and...
If you have the scuppers like the one in the picture you have exposed core in the cockpit floor. The floor is sandwiched glass and wood core with a hole drilled for the water path and four screw holes for screws the hole is left open to water. I am replacing these scuppers with thru hull type...
Well Blooz Traveler had her first shakedown cruise on our first race of the season. Sailied great but I do have 4 broken wires on my forestay. I do have a profurl roller furling. What is the best resource for finding out the dimension on the forestay to have a new one made up?
thanks
Thom
Looking for a new mainsail cover and jib bag for my '76 E29. I currently have yellow, but was looking into dark blue to match the stripe on hull.
Also would be interested in 8 winch covers to match.
Please contact me at rambling_irishman@hotmail.com
Thank you!
I've decided to replace my ancient/non-functional Keynon pressured alcohol stove, with a modern propane stove.
The one big hurdle left is figuring out where I should mount the propane tank.
So, for those of you with propane on your E29s, I'm curious where your propane tank is.
Thanks,
-A
I have an Ericson 29 and in reviewing the hull, checked the bilge and noticed no or what appeared to be rusted out keel bolts. Two of them, each in a separate section of the bilge. Now I am freaked out I might drop my keel and roll the boat!!! Since my wife prefers to sail dry, does anyone know...
I'm selling my E29 because I need to get a smaller boat. It's in great condition and is ready to sail tomorrow. Willing to let her go for $9000 even though the ad says $9250. Please get in touch if interested. thanks,
-Bobby
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/boa/2065954882.html
Looks like Dans got another salvage. Just noticed this on Craigslist:
Visit the posting at http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/boa/1981317475.html to contact the person who posted this.
Please help solve my confusion.
I have switches in my fuse box for a masthead light and bow light. Neither do anything at the moment. But both of them have wires coming off of them. I haven't yet tracked down where they go.
There is a light (non-functional) 2/3 of the way up the front of...
I was not sitting down, but I did shortly thereafter.
Seems my fresh water hose from the city had been left on, and the end of the hose failed. The result was the cabin top under 3 feet of water. It was noticed about 7 a.m. and was resurfaced by 11 a.m.
Everything electrical is pretty much...
I just bought an Ericson 29. And the head hasn't been used in many years, so I've got to get it working again.
The first puzzle that I'm working on is the outflow for the sink. This is the sink in the head. Right now, the outflow just drains onto my floor.
Does anyone know where it was...
1. Can anyone verify whether or not you can switch batteries while the engine is running? I have a placard on my recently acquired boat that states "do not change batteries while engine is running". On a previous boat I used to start the engine with battery #1 and then switch to "both" so that...
Just wanted to show the results of my work over the last 2.5yrs. It started with a bottom job, and I got a little carried away. Ended up completing the following:
1) Repaired cracks and gouges, epoxy filled holes for mounting hardware, and painted hull and deck & binnacle with Interlux...
I am trying to find the model of the head installed in a 1977 E29. I need to get a rebuild kit and cannot find any marking on the head to identify it. Thanks for the help.
Al
I bought another boat so am selling my E29, just too small for a family of six with the dog. The boat is a 1972 with an A4 engine, I am selling cheap because while I purchased a ton of new parts for it I no longer have the time to install it all; also do not want to pay for two slip fees while I...
Needing to know what length choke cable do I need for my 1976 E29? I have the Atomic 4. I can't get to my boat, as you have to have a boat to get there! Our marina is flooded badly here in Nashville, but I wanted to get this cable on the way while I can't use the boat. I'm thinking of...
I am looking for a solid, well loved Ericson 29' fully equipped with wheel steering and a well maintained diesel, preferably freshwater cooled and >15HP. If you have one or know someone who does please respond with pictures and a complete description. I am in NYC.
Thanks,
David
I am wondering on any suggestions on replacing my head which is a standard discharge type head to like an electro scan or some other eco friendly solutions that could be done without a holding tank. P.s. Not to handy with a wrench may have to pay to have the work done so what would be the best $...
I've seen a photo of an E29 double headsail rig and they have the lay-out specs in the owners manual. I am looking for someone w/ experience w/ this rig and what their comments on it are.
After several months of looking and investigation I have narrowed my search to the following three boats - all of which I plan to look at in the next couple of weeks and make a decision and purchase the boat.
My sailing for then next few years will be on Lake lanier in Georgia, with a possible...
I am racing my E-29 tall rig in club races on a lake in AL. The wind is light the majority of the time and the fleet I race in has Catalina 22’s 25’s and other light boats the heaviest are about the weight of my ballast, they have much better Portsmouth ratings than the 29. We race short races...
I am looking for a wheel and pedestal assemble for a 1975 E29 bridge mounted. If anyone knows where I might be able to find one I would appreciate the info.
Also, anyone who may have installed one any advice you have to share would be invaluable.
Thanks
Keiffer
Atlanta, Georgia
I have 3 sails from an E29, two are spinnakers and one is a wire luff staysail, they were all purchased from an E29 that was cut up and parted out. The wire luff staysail is all white with a luff of 32'2" and a leech of 31'4" and a foot of 11'5", this sail has a tag that says "Custom Windward...
Having raised and lowered the mainsail multiple times and having been to the top of my mast several times now, install windex, replace masthead light, etc. I knew the aluminum halyard sheaves were frozen and fused to the masthead. The wire halyards just slide over the frozen sheaves. Changed...
I am retrimming the companionway, and have removed all existing trim revealing the open seam between the deck and interior liner around the perimiter of the companionway. I believe Seth and other of the experts here have recommended the trim which holds the teak hatchboards in place should be...
Anyone know where I can get new window seals for my E29? I have tried applying calking to windows. However, they still leak and now I have to clean up an unsightly mess. I read the lead about replacing the class windows with Plexiglas and I don't want to give up my tempered glass windows. So, I...
Hey all,
I'm interested in putting in a new longer and straighter rudder on my E29. I find that when heeled over and downwind control could be better if the rudder were a bit longer. Maybe I'm wrong but I feel it could be and I've heard the same from other owners.
My question is if anyone...
Hey,
If anyone has any E29, E27, or E30 parts available, I'm looking for the metal casting that goes over the bow and seals the deck joint. Willing to pay a good amount for it. I'm pretty sure that many sizes of the boat use the same size part, so even if it isn't an E29 please contact me and...
Hey gang,
First post here. I'll be looking for a larger headsail for my E29. I had, what I'm assuming to be, the standard size jib but it has been re-cut and is a little smaller now. I only have that jib and my main. What size/type of sail do you recommend for attempting any downwind speed...
What is imbedded in the glass for chainplates? stainless? marine ply?
Has anyone found degraded material within and tackled the repair? any thoughts?
thanks
I am looking for the following goodies for my E29. I thought I would ask you all before buying new. Thanks!
- Interior Cushions in any condition. I will recover them if they are worn, I am mainly looking for the foam. Nice ones are bonus. These will have to be within a few hundred miles...
I recently purchased a 77 E29 tall rig and it is missing the headsail and spinnaker. I would like to repace the headsail, the spinnaker is not a big deal. Does anybody have anything? Thanks!
is this an original factory setup ? to me the sheaves are really close together and one side is already cutting the mast. as i was the one who did the winching and my wife was taking pictures and checking things a cant really say if there were any welded holes from the past
thanks Paul :egrin...
Folks,
I am calling all e29 owners to chime in on this one ... the more our family (2 adults + 2 kids) spends on board the more we are asking "what were they thinking?" when it comes to v-berth door. When v-berth insert is installed and the door is closed - the head door can not be opened. And...
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...
Hello all!
I am the new owner of an E-29, Tranquility and I want to make up grade my boat, making her more solid, safe and simple. As a beginning part of this process, I am in need of obtaining a sea hood.
Anyone getting rid of an old one or a damaged one? I can do the glasswork to repair...
I posted this as a reply to a thread in Maintenance and Mechanical--but decided it might belong here as well:
I had BOATUS Graphics make a custom design "Ericson Helmet" Logo and "29" for my mainsail--only to find a new E-29 tall sail listed on EBay--which I purchased. It had both the original...
E29 headsail rigging question
<hr style="color: rgb(255, 255, 251); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 251);" size="1"> <!-- / icon and title --> <!-- message --> I have a 1976 E29 with a 150% on a roller furler. I also have a 100% jib that i would like to use when the wind...
I have a 1976 E29 with a 150% on a roller furler. I also have a 100% jib that i would like to use when the wind picks up. My question is which genoa track to use for the #3. My shrouds are all the way outboard at the sheer, With the primary track outboard of that. When using the outboard track...
Well, after 32 years my Main Sail has succumbed to the sun and the wind and I'm looking for a good used Sail. I can't find one....Anyone got an idea for a source? Or, here's a better question: The Luff is 31'6" and the Foot is 9'6". Since I've not been able to find exactly that measurement...
Hi all,
I'm eager to enjoy my first full summer of sailing my reconditioned E29-Tall this year, and have a rigging question. I have never reefed a main sail, and while I have looked at numerous sailing and rigging manuals--it appears that every set up is unique with regard to hardware and...
Just came across a E29 with no reserve on Ebay, I thought I might be able to finally get some of my boats missing parts...no such luck, but figured I'd post it here in case someone was interested. Appears to have taken on quite a bit of water.
Item #260385763340...
I have been informed by an engineer that boats like mine , with the ballast inside the fibreglass hull & not bolted on could be in trouble if the ballast area is holed on a rock & the salt water gets into the ballast. I can understand this being a problem if the ballast is loose iron or steel...
I'm having a bow rail fabricated to replace the non-existent one on my E-29. I was just wondering if anyone knew the original specs, including deck angle of the E29 bow rail.
I have a 1975 E32 and have periodically been checking on ebay for a used mainsail and stumbled on this today. If I had a an E-29, and needed a new mailsail, I think I would be taking a serious look at this sail. I don't know if the sail dimensions are correct but it looks to be in great...
Hi all. I'm interested in a new or used set of sails for my E29. For one, I'm not sure what sail size and material I should consider for general S.F. Bay cruising and racing. I plan to race very casually, and I have a genoa furler on the boat, which I plan on using for racing as well. I know...
Hi folks, first post to this awesome forum.
We've been boatless for 10 years, and it's high time for another. Our first boat was an E27, we cruised her lots on the BC coast including a 5-month lazy liveaboard sabbatical. We've had other nice boats since, including a lovely Alberg 37, but the...
I posted a concern my girlfriend had about the engine compartment blower.
"She asked how does the bilge blower work?"
After her concern I removed the intake side hose from the blower and left it that way until today. Today I pulled on the hose that I had removed from the intake side...
Having trouble locating a rubrail insert for a "72 E-29 that I've been restoring & upgrading. I saw one recently posted, but it already got snatched up! Looked @ Wefco & Rubrails.com but no dice. How do I get one or is there a reasonable substitute in existance?:esad:
Capt'ns,
Before I remove the gate valves and thru hulls on my E-29 1973 and replace with proper seacocks, does anyone know if they are 1"1/2 or 1"1/4? I bought an 1"1/2 for my E-27(never installed) some time ago only to find out the E-27 was 1"1/4. Of course I realize when I remove...
Has anyone replaced the original portlights on an E29 with new units? I pulled out the small salon portlight (14"x6") yesterday. So far I've located two vendors: Lewmar and New Found Metals. Both companies make a window that is close in size to the original and screened. I prefer an openable...
:esad:I have a project E29 that is complete but needs to be restored. Anyone with a passion for these old classics would be overjoyed at this prospect. Our economy has devistated the industry in which I work and I have to say goodbye to this dream. She is sitting deep inland in Southwest Florida...