freshwater

Hello Ericson Experienced, My forward freshwater tank (which I believe is stainless steel and 60 gal.) is leaking slowly. Since it is an old boat I realize I am likely relegated to replacing the tank. My starboard tanks seem OK (would have been easier probably if they were the problem). Anyway...

1975 Ericson E25 Sold for $8000.00 5-14-16 25’ Ericson Sailboat 1975 with trailer Turn-key condition 1. Beam 8’ 2. Draft: Swing keel 2’ to 5’ 3. Displacement 5,400 lbs. 4. Ballast 2,500 lbs. 5. Towing weight a. Axels 6,780 lbs. b. Tung 580 6. Sleeps 6 ( V-birth & 2 double settees) Sailing...

In a previous thread, there was discussion that when a saltwater boat is moved to fresh water, Tim Reilley said that osmotic blisters can appear and you will not find them for a while. http://www.ericsonyachts.org/infoexchange/showthread.php?t=9309 I'm looking at a saltwater boat (being...

Where are all the larger freshwater Ericsons? I have been looking around for several months and haven't had much luck locating a 34-200, 35-III, or 38-200. I have found a couple 35-III's that are currently in saltwater, but have been discouraged to place one of these in Lake Erie (by members...

I am interested in finding a 35-3, but all the ones for sale seem to be in saltwater. I will be sailing in Lake Erie. The freshwater boats for sale make a BIG deal about being freshwater only boats. What do I need to do or watch out for with a boat that is currently in salt water?

Just replaced the freshwater pump in my E38. The pump cycles from time to time, even when water isn't being run. In addition, each time it "burps" a bit of water out of the faucet for the freshwater foot pump. I have an accumulator tank installed. I've given the system a cursory check for air...

In my head, the E32-200 has a compartment with a cover built into the countertop. I don't use it for anything since whatever is put in there gets wet. I guess its purpose is for disposal of used toilet paper, since you aren't supposed to put that down the head. It's big enough for 2-3 gallons...

We've bought a newer and bigger cruising boat and must sell Windchaser, our 1968 30-1, Hull # 53. She's been in fresh water all her life and is now on the hard in St. Joe, Michigan waiting for the next caring owner. I am the fourth owner and I've sailed her for 10 years on the Great Lakes and...

E32 Freshwater Tank/Plumbing The aluminum freshwater tank on my 1978 E32 is located under the Vee-berth with copper pipes run aft under the fiberglass floor then into the bilge where they connect with vinyl hose then lead ultimately to the pump under the sink. A separate fresh water pipe...

My informal assesment is that the stock 5/8" fresh water intake line for the Universal Diesel engine stops working correctly beginning around 6 Knotts. My guess is that at some point, the sea water passing by the throughhull at a 90 degree angle begins to suck water out of the line. At this...