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Hi everyone, I have a brown "sheer stripe" (just under the rubrail) on my 1977 E-29 that has faded and/or oxidized. It has a white milky haze on it. I have used many types of cleaners, polishing compound, rubbing compound, vinyl cleaners (seems to be heavy vinyl) and many other boat and...

I'm looking at a trailer for my E29 and am wondering if the keel tray of the trailer is wide enough for my keel. I'm not talking about front to back length, but the width or thickness. The boat is in the water (55 deg f) so I don't really want to dive to measure it and there are no other...

I am concerned that the Engine mounts in my E29 for the A4 do not hold the engine captive to the hull. The design of each mount is basically a shoe that is bolted to the engine compartment that receives a rubber foot which has the integral bolt used to secure the A4, and assumes gravity will...

I need to replace the cutlass bearing on my E29, and cannot determine whether it is just the rubber bearing that needs to be pulled, or the bronze sleeve surrounding the rubber bearing as well. If it were the bronze sleeve, i would expect a set screw in the strut which would hold the bearing in...

This summer when I had the boat on the hard--I replaced the standard 2-blade prop with a new Indigo 3 blade prop. I was hoping to increase boat speed, and more importantly minimize prop-walk as I dock in and out of a tight slip. But to my disappointment, the prop walk reduction is hardly...

Has anyone replaced the standard alcohol two-burner stove with a microwave? I have an E-29 and since we dont cruise (were landlocked) and spend nights docked at the slip with full electrical power--I think it would clearly be more useful to us. Im sure we would have to sacrifice a drawer--but...

I am replacing my old thruhulls with new seacocks. I am making new backing plates out of glass and I was wondering what the hull thickness is under the Sink and Head Pat E29 '73 #224 Holy Guacamole

Am fixing some minor damage on a recently aquired E29 from '72. Where can I get a rubrail, both the metal and the rubber, new or used? :esad:

Anyone have any spare V berth or over the engine cushions??? Mine were missing when it bought me!!!

Has anyone seen a split about a centimeter below the top of the transom--along most of the transom? Could it be because Ericson only glassed the inside of the hull-to-deck joint, or is this the sign of collision damage, or something else? I am definitely a newbie at this, but want to be sure...

Wanted new or used main hatch for my E-29. My email is geopan81@hotmail.com

Please contact Jan Adams at 614-226-6000 or e-mail janadams2000@aol.com

Hi, Rod in san diego, looking for an E29. I have a slip, and I am ready to buy. No motor is Ok. Tiller steering is a MUST. :egrin: Rod

Greets: Tomorrow I'm going to look at an interesting local E-29 circa 1972. Aside from the usual things to survey was wondering if there is anything specific that I should be looking at for the 29's from 70-74. The engine has been replaced with a yanmar diesel. My main concern is to locate a...

Capt'ns, I'm missing a car(?) that that pulls back the main out haul on this boat. Its a different out haul system than my E-27. Does anyone have any pics of the E-29 outhauls for E-29"s of this vintage? Thanks for your time. Rod S

I arrived at the boat yard this weekend, only to discover that when the yard moved my boat, the lower aft corner of the keel crumbled. The yard is claiming a weak keel. Based on the two photos attached, I don't think I can argue. I plan on using Don Caseys book as a reference. My questions...

I have a panel of three engine gauges on my E29. The water temp gauge is shot and a new wire to the sending unit did not fix the problem. I tried to remove the single gauge as they are pretty inexpensive and simple to replace. But low and behold, I cant get the old one off, even after removing...

Here again I am posting about my 74 E 29 for sale. Thought we may be able to keep her but the relocation did not permit. She has been totally redone and needs to see some open water. The rig, hull, sails and everything in between is solid. Ready for anything. She is currently in Chattanooga...

100-120% jib/genoa wanted in good conditions.

I spend way too much time keeping the bomb running. Has anyone replaced the A4 with a diesel in a E29? If so, what engine fits in the tiny engine compartment? Thanks in advance Matt

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

I have decided to keep the Ericson29.

I have a 1974 Ericson 29 for sale. I am moving to a place that will not allow me to live on my boat anymore. I have lived on the boat for the last two year. I have completed many, many updates and upgrades to the boat. I have a complete list available if anyone is interested. I also have many...

Hi Everyone, I'm a new E-29 owner and need some basics that I cant find while searching the board. First off--Can someone clue me into the Hull Number from the Hull Serial Number: ERY29515M77G. I understand the 29 and the '77, but is mine hull number 515? Secondly, I had the sails and mast...

Stella is a 1974 Ericson 29. I am the third owner and have had her for two years, she is a great boat as she has been well maintained for many years. She is located at Toledo Beach Marina in Monroe, Michigan. Recent Projects Completed: All new exhaust system for the Atomic 4 installed by a...

Recently purchased 77 E29. On first trip out while shifting from reverse to neutral to forward, motor stuck in reverse, regardless of lever position. Got back w/ a little help from local Marina (How to manually shift). I checked out the cable seems solid on eng side, I can see the cable/jacket...

The 9 feet is the longest oar what my local West Marine has. My A-4 is soon to be winterized but I plan to sail over the winter whenever weather permits.

I saw a early 70's boat last weekend with corrosion on the mast from where the winches had been. All 6 of the 1/4" bolt holes were corroded as was the whole area. This is the case on both port and strbd sides of the spar. But one of the holes has corroded to the size of a penny and is jagged...

I am desperatly looking to buy a dodger for my E29. Anyone looking to sell? Does anyone make or know someone who makes dodgers for a fair price? The qoutes here in the Seattle area range from $2600 to $4000. Thats a big price difference from the $1200-$1500 you people back east are paying. I am...

Good evening, Does anyone have pictures of the mast step of an E29? I'm exploring to step the mast on my dock and would like to know what the step looks like. Thanks, Jolanda E29, berkeley

Hello, I am new here. Thanks for letting me in, this is one of the most comprehensive owners groups I've seen. I am considering purchasing Mike T's boat, "Zephyr" for racing/some cruising in Long Island, Great South Bay. I hope to race it several days a week and also use with the family (2 1/2...

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...

My cabin table has fallen on pieces. I do not care much because I did not like it from very beginning. Any existing projects for replacement or I just have to take table pieces to a good carpenter to take measurements and chose teak or mahogany? How much could it cost?

I bought my 77 e-29 a month ago -- it was a real bargain. I was afraid to lose the deal, did not have time for professional surveyor to inspect and the PO was pushing me. I run the boat history report that came out perfectly clean. The boat was / is in the good shape except the dead Atomic 4...

For cruising not racing.

My Atomic-4 is getting rebuilt. Can I put a long shaft o/b directly on the transom or I will have to put o/b mount?

I'm looking for a bow pulpit for my 1971 E-29. The existing pulpit has been modified by the P.O. to support a folded tabernacle mast, and althought well built, doesn't follow the lines of the boat. Thanks, Ray Hughes. (rayjay3@sbcglobal.net):egrin:

Has anyone removed the plywood inner surface of the companionway hatch on an E29? My hatch is in decent condition except for the plywood on the under side. I am refinishing the hatch and would like to replace the plywood. It appears everything is bonded together not just screwed. The...

I hate to sell her but.... For sale. A well cared for E-29, many extras. Midnight Blue Awlgrip, 2 coats of Trinidad SR this spring. Rigged for racing but comfortable for cruising. A very dependable and safe boat. She’s solid, dry and rigged with all the extras. All the bright work is in...

Does anyone have an E29 hatch for sale? The P/O had a new one made up but its falling apart and is not a very good design as rain water keeps splashing through. If not any ideas?

I must admit it was my first time for me to raise sails ever but it was kinda hard. I even asked a passenger to help me to raise the jib. Is it my boat (e-29) or just me?

Hi all, Great site! I purchased my 1973 E29 last summer and am in my second summer of living aboard. She has performed very well and seems to be a strong boat. The question is this: My rudder seems to have a little "slop". When sailing parallel to the waves my rudder post moves around in...

I finally got the nerve up to cut the lowest tip off the gas tank on RUMKIN my E29. I used a hacksaw to cut the welds and a bone saw to finish the cuts across the plate aluminum. It was necessary to remove about four inches of the deepest part to remove the tank from the boat. I am including...

All, I'm starting to actually care about where I finish in the Thursday night beer cans (for those of that know me, no laughing please). I did notice something interesting last timeout. The boat points much higher on a port tack than it does on stbd. The rig was tuned with a loos pro...

I finally got the nerve up to cut the lowest tip off the gas tank on RUMKIN my E29. I used a hacksaw to cut the welds and a bone saw to finish the cuts across the plate aluminum. It was necessary to remove about four inches of the deepest part to remove the tank from the boat. I am...

I was wondering if anyone had installed a bow roller on thier E29. I would love to see some pictures. I need to install one on our boat but in looking at the front there does not seem to be a good straight place in front of the forestay connection to mount one. Any thoughts...

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...

For Sale - Ericson 29 in Annapoilis, MD Includes: main, working jib, and 170 genoa; universal Atomic Four aux, gas, 30 hp (about 550 hours); 2-burner alchol stove; ins ice box; 15-gal water tank; 2 anchors: 13 lb and 4-lb lunch hook; lightning protection; 6 berths: double forepeak...

We are changing the color of our cushions in our 1976 E29. I'd like to defray the $2000 cost a little bit. The existing covers of the 4" cushions are in great shape, just the 70's color scheme was not working for my wife. But with a little shag carpeting you can match these babies right up...

1971 E29 in very good condition (#129). Lying Barker's Island Marina, Superior, WI. Roller furling jib, asymetrical spinaker, main, 2nd jib. Tiller with autopilot, new knot meter, depth, Loran, GPS, VHF, Atomic 4 engine with new stainless exhaust riser, refurbished dodger completely...

I have 2 150% genoas and a spinnaker for an E29 for sale Sail 1 150% is dacron with some sort of laminated nylon? in pretty good condition with one small tear along the foot about one inch long. Hanks are very slightly corroded. previous owner taped? some sort of chafe material around...

Posted the results of filling in my E-29 deep sump in Maintaince and Mechanical. Should have put it here I guess

For those of you with a long memory you will recall when I started a thread about filling the deep sump on an E-29 due to the inherent danger of holing the hull threw the aft of the keel. Unfortunately I had a computer malfunction and lost all of the photos but here are the results. Material...

I am looking for a dodger for my E29? anyone looking to sell? bonus points for green canvas. :D

Hello, i'm looking to replace a broken piece of what looks like cast aluminium that was covering the ends of the rubrails at the bow.i have the 2 big pieces but there is a small third piece that is missing so welding is not an option. any help is greatly appreciated francois

Hello, I'm looking for advice on replacing the propeller on my '73 E29. It currently has a one cylinder Yanmar inboard. I believe it orginally came with a Atomic 4. The present propeller was installed by the previous owner, but was cut/shaved for some reason. Well as you can imagine the...

I have a 1970 E29 with an atomic 4 engine. No matter what I attempt I cannot back up in a straight line. I have spent the past summer on this boat and can't get the hang of this maneuver...which makes getting out of my slip extremely exciting...BTW I have a 3 blade prop if that matters.

i also became the proud owner of an ericson recently. i couldnt afford much more than a project boat, (and a project it will be.) I hope i will be able to hassle all of you for information as i need it. this will be my first sailboat and a learning experience. i will keep ya'll posted as to the...

My wife and I just purchased our first Sailboat. An immaculate 1976 E29. Unfortunately she is stored behind 5 much larger boats in a heated warehouse in Sandusky, OH. We can't wait till the spring when we can finally have her shipped down to us in Tennessee and start spending every weekend...

hi i am currently (circumnavigating) in tonga with my e29. i need a new mainsail but dont have the specs. can someone email me the specifcations for it thx kjell72@gmail.com www.trafficated.com

Does anybody know who made my mast for a 1976 E29? I am also wondering if anybody knows where to find a new mast step? Thanks!

I hauled Rumkin for the winter and brought her home for repairs. A bottom job that is much needed after my two and a half years of ownership and the PO had not had her out since 1998. The bottom will be stripped to the bare hull and blisters ground and filled and barrier coat and hard bottom...

Besides the obvious issues of having to get suited up and in the water for the task, has anyone removed and installed a rudder on a E27 or E29 while the boat was still in the water? There is no stuffing box just a hollow tube that runs from bottom of the boat to the cockpit floor so there is not...

Hello everyone, Im going to recover the cushions on my E29 and Im not sure how to remove the back part of the cushion. Im not sure how its fixed to the boat and I didnt want to force it. Any ideas?

has anyone seen cracking ( 2 actually) in the hull liner on the stbd side of the main bulkhead where it meets the overhead. approx 10" outboard of the compression post and again 16" from that . liner is cracked on the fore and aft sides of the bulkhead. no noticeable sagging on deck at the...

After 11 years of enjoyment, it's time to sell my E-29 Malia. She's a beautiful boat, showing the loving maintenance that has been bestowed on her. Notable features are: Wheel Steering; 2-year old Atomic 4 engine, Folding Martec prop, Electric Windlass with remote controls ; Anchor Bow Roller...

A friend in my marina has an E29 , probably 1979 vintage or so and has lost his boom to mast gooseneck. Anyone know what make and where to get a new one??:egrin:

Hi I am looking at purchasing an E-29 in Nova Scotia and I am wondering what the PHRF rating might be and how you other E-29 owner's fair out against other boats. We have a mixed fleet in Charlottetown of Ranger 26, Tanzer 22,s Catalina 27, and a bunch of J-29's. thanks in advance for...

I would like to replace the OEM type standpipe exhaust on my E-29 with a waterlift muffler. Any suggestions as to placement and plumbing? Thanks, Ray Hughes.

I am looking for another reefing cheekblock like the one in the attached photo for my 1978 Ericson 29. The boom has a slot that runs its entire length on the starboard side. The current cheek block slides in this slot and is set up for the first set of reef points. I want to set up a second...

:egrin: I'm looking for a bow pulpit for my 1971 E-29. The existing pulpit was modified by the P.O. to either brace the tabernacle mast when dropped, or to shorten to overall length of the boat for slip measurement reasons. Thanks, Ray Hughes.

Hello, I had an E29 sloop hauled out today with a marine surveyor to determine if I am going to go through with this purchase. Everything was relatively fine (for a 30 year old boat) until he pulled up the 2 panels on the cabin floor and stated there are no Keel bolts in those holes. I ran home...

Hey, My wife and I finally got our boat out of the slip yesterday, and I noticed the engine was running at about 200 degrees F, and it crept up to about 210. Is this normal? Does anyone know the normal operational temperature range for an E-29 Freshwater Cooled Atomic 4? We looked in the...

Where is a feasable place to install a water heater on an E-29?

The existing chainplates on my E29 need replacement due to corrosion, and are glassed into the hull interior. Each side is basically a sideways ' E' design with the horizontal backbone of the 'E' glassed to the hull and the three protrusions of the 'E' being the chainplates themselves, which are...

Does anyone know where I can find a wiring diagram for the pre-made harness that connects to the instrument panel in the cockpit? There is an over molded connector that looks like OEM equipment. Coming out of that connector I have one purple wire that looks like it corroded off or something...

I just removed the old leaking gas tank in my 1978 E29, berthed in San Francisco. Any information on replacement tanks from people who have been down the same path would be greatly appreciated. Thank You Bob

Hi all . It's noted the deep sump on the aft of the keel on E-29s is a weak point . I am looking at filling mine and am looking at options in material. Foam was the first thought but then I considered cement as it is used in a lot of keels with an epoxy cap on it . The slight added ballast...

I recently purchased a 1971 E29 and am in the process of bringing her back to life. Just finished installing a rebuilt Atomic 4 and now need to replace the existing prop (an old 2 blade). Are there any suggestions on how I determine ideal prop size, pitch & 2 or 3 blade? I've heard that stock...

Hello, I'm refurbishing my 1971 E-29. The shear stripe (just below the rub-rail) was originally a yellow color, and has since been re-painted a dark brown. The paint needs to be stripped and re-done. I'd like to keep the boat as original as possible. Any input as to what the color options...

I have an almost new (really) 155% mylar Genoa for sale. The sail has about ten hours on it, used in twilight races only. Built by North, cost me $ 2200, has hanks (can be converted to grove luff). When I sold the E29 I held the sail back. I listed it on this site for $ 1000, but did not get...

I am lokking to buy a Whisker Pole and a Spinnaker Pole for my E-29. If anyone has one for sale and/or is familiar with the dimesions please let me know. Jim Ciotti Wild Thing E-29/196 jamescio@zoominternet.net:egrin:

Does anyone know of a good resource for finding the stock running rigging dimensions for an E-29? I could use both diameter and length? Main Halyard? All rope (not wire) Jib Halyard? Main sheet? Mike T E-29 Oh Yea HAPPY NEW YEAR Everybodyl!!

Need suggestions concerning the headliner in my 71 E29. I'm looking at several mods to make her more single handed friendly. I'm going to bring the halyards and mainsheet to the cockpit, mount 1 or 2 winches on the cabin top, and install cam locks for these lines. My concern is the headliner...

I would like to move the mainsheet on my E29 to a mid-boom sheeting system with a cabin-top traveller and a 3 or 4 point purchase on the boom. It would require a cabin top bridge traveller system (with proper backing plates), which I think could sit just over the forward open area of my...

WANTED: E29 in excellent condition - wheel steering - Atomic 4. Please email me at mkelly@visualmovement.com Thanks.

I ran across this story of these two young guys circumnavigating the globe in an Ericson 29 (Lets hope the sea gods continue to shine on them) Check out their website www.trafficated.com Check out this sailfish they landed

Hi folks. I had a close encounter while racing last night and took one right on the nose. :boohoo: Needless to say, I now have first hand knowledge that our boats are built like battleships. Other than some gel coat repair the only real damage was the bow casting that holds the rub rails...

E-29 155% Mylar Genoa For Sale I have a near new Mylar 155% North Genoa for sale. This sail has less than 10 hours of sailing time on it. It is equiped with hanks, but any sailmaker can change to a luff rope for a grooved headstay. I paid $2200.00 in 2003, would like $ 1000.00 but will...

Turnkey E-29 for sale with slip in Marina Del Rey, CA. For photos and details go to: www.ericsonforsale.blogspot.com Asking $16,500. OBO This clean 29' sailing yacht is perfect for coastal cruising and island getaways. She has served my family well, but alas we have outgrown her. She...

I'm looking for a nice diesel powered E29 that isn't too much of a project. NW preferably, or West coast. Thank you.

With much sadness, I have put my beloved E29 - Freudian Sloop up for sale. If interested, please visit the following link for a write-up of all her accessories and over 50 pictures. http://www.geocities.com/ibesailing/e29.html If you would like to contact me, I can be reached via email at...

I have not been able to find any information about changes over the production run of the E-29. I would be intrested in any information that anyone has about things major or minor. I could compile and post it back if there was interest or info.

While working on my Atomic 4, I noticed the head of one of the bolts holding the motor mount to the hull was angled. My first thought was the bolt was bent. When I removed to investigate, I found that the bolt is a 3" lag screw with most of the threads corroded off. I bought a new bolt of...

On my '71 E29, a PO mounted the shift cable to the rear engine compartment bulkhead. It appears that flexing of the bulkhead weakend it and the bulkhead is starting to crack. I am fixing the bulkhead but I would like to mount the shift cable directly to the engine. How were the shift cables...

Can anyone tell me where to purchase the gasket material that goes around the lexan (glass) of the windows in the E-29?

I have a hardly used 155% North Mylar Genoa with hanks for sail. I don't think it has even ten hours of use. I bought about 3 years ago for $ 2200 from North Sails in Newport Beach. I sold the boat last year but not the sail. Hank Thayer at the loft said changing from hanks to a rope luff is...

anyone there selling sails ,looking for a stormjib and or main for an E-29 tall rig.........

Does anyone have a suggestion for an appropriate water heater for the E29? Ideally, I'd like a 10gal or 11gal heater, but space limitations the port locker (really the only place to install the heater on this boat) limit me to a 6 gal. I spoke to a techie at Force 10, and he suggested running 2...

I have an Autohelm ST4000 MKII which I intend to fit to an Ericson 29. After reading some reviews of this autopilot on this site, I understand there can be some issues with this equipment, but at this point, it's a done deal for me so I must find a way to make it work. My major concern is...