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Hey friends, I have a 1978 Ericson 27' that I put on the hard this year. After taking a look at the bottom I noticed some discoloration around the drive shaft on the exterior of the boat. I examined the inside and it' pretty dirty where the drive exits the engine and goes through the hull but...

Some time ago I had finally had enough of the dull and pasty looking hull that I had inherited from the previous owner. Drawing upon the advice of Maine Sail in his Sailnet article on the subject, I compounded, polished, and waxed the hull. Some time later I did the same to the deck and the...

I recently purchased ERY32827C888. I'd like to understand what the number means and also confirm that the vessel is indeed a 1988. Can anyone advise on this?

Happy New Year everybody! Recently I had a shipwright (really!) tell me that he thought the hull on our boat was pretty thin. I know for a fact that the hull above the waterline at the V-berth is about 5/16", just like the layup schedule said it would be (ask me how I know.) I also know the...

New owner of a e27, the boat have a through hull at the bottom of the keel on the aft bilge. now open to drain the water with the boat on the hard. is that comun on e27. havent had time to reach down, is the valve that close it down at the bottom of the keel? what check should I perform to...

Hi, have been looking at one of these, Just curious if this hull would be a non-cored hull? I have seen some posts mentioning Airex cores.. From the spec sheet: monocoque fiberglass hull. Can someone expand on that as well? Would be much obliged... -David

Hi Folks, Anyone ever used this product: http://www.newglass2.com/cgi-bin/cp-app.cgi?usr=51F2855841&rnd=372902&rrc=N&affl=&cip=&act=&aff=&pg=splash ? It is an acrylic top coat that is supposed to look great, and do away with buffing and waxing. Needs to be renewed without stripping every...

I tried looking thru the threads to see if there is a breakdown on how to decipher what the hull number of the boat is but could not find anything. I have a 71 E-29 and I think I see it as 150 something which would make sense in 1971, seeing they built about 600+. Does any one knoe how to...

Larossa/ Brian asked for images of the new paint work on LAYLA II. P.O. had painted the boat some years ago and then proceeded to learn how to dock a boat I guess? Did the full meal deal, bottom barrier coat and hull prep and paint in two part Poly-all Interlux products. Hull is "Fighting Lady...

I have found some info..so I have canceled this post.

There are quite a few threads out there that discuss rub rails and hull-to-deck joints. Many people favor Taco, others Wefco as sources for rub rail replacement. The hull-to-deck joint on the E25 appears to be similar in construction to what is found on other boats in the Ericson line. So...

I've got peeling/flaking paint on certain areas of the inside of the hull. There's also areas where there's no paint, the areas that you don't see behind & under stuff- I want to remove all the flaking paint. Scraper works to a certain extent but it's not a surface that lends itself to this...

Is it on the title or is it stamped on the hull somewhere? Thanks for any help Roy

my bilge pump discharge was teed into the manual bilge pump line. i want to install a thru hull next to the manual bilge pump discharge. i don't know how thick the hull is in that area and have searched but haven't been able to find any mention of the thickness of the hull thanks for all your...

When I bought my 1973 Ericson 29 the hull identification plate was missing. Did this era of boat come with one? In Canada they had initiated a requirement for compliance plates but subsequently discontinued the requirement.They did indicate the need to confirm with the manufacturer they the...

This is located on the starboard rear quarter, the boat is out, did the gelcoat fail? What is the fix?

Hi, I bought my 1971 E29 about two months ago and I've been poking through the site finding tons of useful information. The first thing I had to do after getting the boat home from a sopping wet 3 day cruise was to rebed all the hardware as it leaked like a sieve. After doing the windows...

Does anyone have (or know of) documentation that will identify the keel configuration (std, shoal or wing) from the Hull Identification Number for the 1984 - 1988 Ericson 26? It will save me a trip to visit ERY26385G888 if it doesn't have the std/deep keel. Thanks! Mark

I'm curious as to what the thickness of the E27 hull is,I have heard close to an inch but can't seem to find any specs. On another note,I will be doing some hull work and want to move my engine raw water sea cock to an accessible area.For some ungodly reason either the factory or some previous...

I had a camera with me when I drove through Moss Landing CA today so I took some photos. This is an Ericson 36c that has been sitting unfinished for many many years I'm told.

First off thanks to everyone who has been helpful answering my many questions. I have another question, in fact i'm sure you'll be pretty sick of my questions as I try to find out as much as I can about my recently acquired 72' 35-2. I have a 6 digit hull # but how do I find out which # boat it...

A recent raft-up debacle has left me with cracked rub rail molding on my starboard hull. Does anybody know where to get rub rail molding for an '81 ericson '38? I'm in Marina del Rey. Any Boat yards or anybody that has extra around?

Can I find the Hull number from the Hull ID ERY38X29M81D and any other construction info Thanks Allen

I recently purchased a 1971 ericson 27 im restoring and i cant find the hull number. Its been painted before, can someone tell me where the exact spot is so i can try to find it.:confused: Thanks...

Yesterday I removed all the above-water factory thru hulls on our transom. It's been over 20 years and from the outside I had observed for some time that the exterior part of each was getting attacked by UV. One of the 1 1/2" ones had been replaced a few years ago by the yard when a workman...

How does one go about finding which is the hull number for e31i ? Also is there a way to track previous owners ?

I have a significant leak above the galley. The interior fiberglass tape over the joint was cracked in a couple of places right where the water was seeping in so I removed a six inches of the tape. The filler in the joint was also cracked, widest part of the hull, maybe dock damage? Anyhow, I...

Our "82 E33 has a couple of through hull fittings which aren't used anymore so I wanted to remove and blank them off before doing some bottom work this spring. This leads to a couple of questions about this project: These appear to be original so from others experience, what sort of bedding...

Is there a rule-of-thumb or a standard that refers to a minimum or optimum propeller tip to hull distance for a given horsepower & prop combination? I have a 17.5 inch diameter, 3-blade, feathering propeller. The engine is the 5432 Universal, 32 hp. The new dripless shaft seal is quite different...

Isn't it funny the conversations you hear take place at the docks? Last weekend I was walking down the dock with my sliding hatch that I had just had rebuilt, and a guy I don't know too well about eight or ten boats away from mine--a late 80s Irwin, I think--enaged me in conversation. He...

As the pround new owner of an E36C I have a few questions for this community of boatowners. I have elected to have her bottom sandblasted due to the number of blisters I discovered after hauling her. I would like to know what the best way to proceed is. She is east of San Francisco and the...

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

A quick curiosity: I have finally gotten my E-29 in the water and sailed for the first time last weekend. After almost a year's worth of work and refitting on the hard--it was a (forgive the pun) a breath of fresh air. However, when I finally raised the main, it had sail number 519--yet the hull...

Serenity, a 1973 E-25, with many improvements, is for sale. The attached flyer should answer most questions about the boat, but I will be happy to answer any remaining questions. Contact information is included on the attached flyer. - Charlie

Can anyone sugest a place to look for a simple drawing showing thw lines of the Ericson 41 hull? Thanks, John

Ericson 41 TOMBOY, has sold!

A surprise awaited us a month ago when we hauled the boat after three years in the water. A whole bunch of small blisters were on the hull below the waterline. More appeared as the days passed and even as the light changed while I worked on sanding and "picking" at them to get to epoxy that...

I am repairing a fracture/crack in the aft section of the hull, starboard side, aft of the trailing edge of the keel about halfway to the waterline. The area that was ground out is about 18" top to bottom and 3" wide. The core was wet here and the inside layer of glass was fractured as well...

Sure is a beaut: http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/boa/649587260.html Capt Dan G>E35II "Kunu"

http://mako3700.blogspot.com/ I followed a link to this article from SA. I admit to already being quite skeptical about aluminum sail drives, since seeing one at the yard that had been mostly dissolved by electrolyis/corrosion. The report about late-model Tartan epoxy hull layup quality (or...

Does anyone know how to determine the sail number from HIN? :egrin:

I just had the strangest experience today: Having hauled the boat in February, painted the bottom and replumbed the intake line for the head (and spent a lot of time cleaning out the bilge) I was very surprised to see that two months later the thru hull/ ball valve that the starboard cockpit...

I am trying to research when my E28 was built. Is there a listing available that correlates hull id number to construction date? Thanks in advance.

I came across a scuba diving company that offers underwater hull/prop shaft cleaning. It's affordable ($5.5 per foot) and I am inclining to do it (my E29 was in the water this winter and I think the winter before since the PO did not care much about her). Is it worth doing or just waste of...

1972 Ericson 27 for sale, $1500, Hull #235 Following a confluence of minor personal, fiscal and time crises, I’m selling my Ericson and downgrading my boating ambitions. I do not have the time or money to continue with the project, and she is admittedly a project boat. I started on the road...

Hi all, In the process of tracking down the couple of water leaks into the cabin of my E31, I was able to track the water coming in through the hull and deck joint and the through two of the bolts for the toe rail. The compound that was used to seal the hull to the deck was both wet and loose...

Can anyone tell me how much hull paint is needed to paint the botton of an E 27. Applying two coats. The ablative paint to be used is about $230 a gallon. I' thinking 2 quarts at $75 each. Thanks, Chris

Hi all, After sailing Hobie Cats for three decades, but deciding that at 55 yo we needed a real boat, we bought an E29 on E-bay. Now the fun begins. After it was hauled out onto the hard, I saw some apparent damage to the port "through hull" drain--I'm hoping that it is just cosmetic, but before...

Is the Ericson 27 with hull number 394 still in the Seattle area? I have a sea story to share with you :egrin: Dave Hussey BlueWing E27 hull number 954

All, I'm soliciting the list for help with an upcoming potential problem. I need to screw a bunch of #6 bronze wood screws into my hull and personal history doing just that on a previous boat resulted in them snapping off as nice as can be. The obvious problem was that I tried screwing...

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...

Ericson Owners I have discovered a product that brought my hull back to life. :) A couple of months ago I was walking down my dock when a Mason 43 came back to its slip after having some work done in the yard. I noticed that he had his hull painted and I asked him what it cost him and he...

I'm in the middle of an overwhelming renovation to a 1972 E35-2 #268. In the process of building a battery box to be located just forward of the nav station under the port settee. rewiring and movingt the electrical panel outboard of the nav station - there is a thru-hull almost under the nav...

Hi All, I've always been fascinated with how boats are built, and the whole idea of joining two halves is way up the list with questions. So,anyone out there with some solid knowledge on how Ericson joined the two halves together on the boats constructed that way? For example,the schedule...

I have to install a new head in my daughter's boat. To get the venting loops high enough (but not unnecessarily high), I need to find the waterline accurately. I assume this is going to involve some 30' of clear tubing with one end dunked over the transom after getting the whole tube full of...

This is off my E27. had to put a hole in it to remove the old gate valve. Anyone know where to find one like this? I can only seem to find the 'scoop' kind, or strainers that seem to attach over a thru hull. This original appears to be one piece, and fairly simple. Thanks in advance...

I've had my '74 E-25 for about 3 months or so and I'm very happy with it so far. Moving up from a Hunter 23 has made a lot of difference. I do have a design question. On boats this size and smaller with centerboards or fixed keels, I've noticed that the hull aft of the keel has a gentle...

Is there any info out there to verify what the last hull # was for a '79 E23. I have #468 and was told it might be the last one made. It would be fun to know.

Hello Everyone, I am replacing the thru hulls on my 1978 E-27 and can not find a Bronze Flush 1/2" fitting with the wide flange (2 7/16"). I know many of you have done this so if you have the answer I will be greatful. I am nearing the end of a long refit and with any luck will get to enjoy...

I am in the process of restoring a 69 30 Foot Ericson and would like to know how to tell if it is a 30, 30 plus, etc. Also how can I find the hull number. I am so close to getting her undersail and hope to have pictures of the restoration posted soon. Thanks:egrin: My ID# is D306923

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...

Hi All, Was out for a vigorous sail on the wkd before last and returned to the boat this wkd and noticed the fiberglass just below the port side settee had spider cracked. It also looked like the fiberglass in this area had bowed out a bit just below both settees (i am sure it used to be at...

Can anyone tell me how to decode the Hull ID for an Ericson 333 MY ID is PSE33021798. I know PSE is the manufacturer code and it is a 98 model year, but how do I tell what the actual hull number is, like hull #4 of the build series? :confused:

Moving up to E-38, my 1970 30-1 has got to go. I have owned since 1989. Good news, Currently installing a 1989 Yanmar 2 gm f. Atomic 4 is out. PY shaft seal, all thru hulls changed to ball valves. Large sail inventory, 153 Mylar North, 140, Mylar Shore, 130 dacron, 170 dacron...

Anothe fellow in my marina purchased a 1989 Ericson 38-200 and has found what may be a fairly significant issue. During the process of decommisioning the boat, the straps from the hoist made a portion of the rubrail come loose and sag. After removing it to inspect how to repair, it became...

Hey Pacific Northwest Ericson Owners, Do you use Dive Services to have your hulls cleaned once a month like we do in Southern California. Or is it just too cold for divers? Everyone I know down here does. When my Father had his boat on the Sound I think he only hauled it once a year for...

I currently have an offer in on a very pristine E38 that has been redone bow to stern and top to bottom. She looks brand new and is a real beauty. I have looked throught the various threads on this site and others looking for specific information on the hull deck construction of the 1980 E38...

Hauled the boat for the first time Monday since I bought her in June. Absolutely no signs of blisters. No signs of keel to hull joint and no weeping. I have reason to believe the keel, hull and rudder were faired by a previous owner. If so, I would imagine that a barrier coat was applied...

I recently purchased a 1978 E/34-T. I have a thousand questions about it, but first and foremost is this: Where is the hull number??? I've looked everywhere. :confused:

I saw an Ericson headed through Hull Gut today in Boston Harbor.... Was it you? I was parked by the windmill and snapped a shot... Couldn't see the name, but figured the captain might post on this board... lemme know Chris

Does anyone know where I can locate the hull number/ serial number on a Ericson 27 with a inboard (Atomic 4). Look as I may, I can't locate it. I have a self survey to do and it is one of the questions. Any help is appreciated. :confused: Mike Johnson

I've seen reference to an online listing correlating hull numbers with production dates &c but for some reason have not been able to find it (I'll be red in the face if it is somewhere on this site!) - does anybody have the URL? thanks, Larry

Ok... so my husband and I spent our first weekend with our new boat getting her ready for the season. We feel like we can hardly walk today as we are sore! We washed her down and then had to compound a good part of her hull and then waxed her as well. We went to West Marine and got an...

I am having a trailer built to haul an 1983 Ericson 30+. But I can't seem to fine any specifications on the hull dimensions and recommended load bearing areas for the trailer supports needed for the trailer builder to work off of. The trailer builder does not have access to an Ericson 30+ nor do...

Hi all , I would like to get your feedback/help. I replaced the depth sounder thru-hull fitting on my E27 located on the bow. The original fitting was bronze and replaced with same and used 3M 5200 around the fitting to set/seal and bond it to the hull. I was just inspecting the boat and...

no hull number I can find so far on this 1970 model Ericson 29 in Port Orchard Wa. The registration papers use the engine no for the hull ident no. When i pulled the 10 gal gas tank it had "ericson 29 protto tank" written on bottom. Any ideas where to look for a number?

I thought our "wind event" over thankgiving and the subsequent return home had only resulted in some lost sleep and one lost handrail cover. Today I found out that it had also resulted in a cracked porthole pane :-( It is the porthole right next to the chainplate and in retrospect I'm not...

Just had to share these shots of the fine work done by the paint shop at SeaView East in Seattle. Took my breath away, it did. :)

We are having a real hard time determining hull numbers for some late 60s and early 70s boats, specifically E23s. Was there a standard location for such? One owner reports finding the same written numbers on several interior wood pieces when he disassembled them for refinishing. Does anyone...

don't seem to find this anywhere in the specs/manual- she seems to sail well in 15 k winds up to a speed of 4, 4 1/2 knots- motors in this range well (outboard) as well- but can i get more?? bgs

I have noticed on my 89' E-38 -200 that the cabinet which the galley sink and icebox sit in seems to have lifted away from the cabin sole along teh section that runs lengthwise and connects to the dinette seat. I will take a picture tomorrow and post but I am wondering if I have somehow flexed...

Has anyone been able to mount an in hull transducer for the depth sounder, and has it worked for you? If so where did you mount it in your boat? I have a hawkeye depth sounder which list for $100.00 and the instructions suggest to use a plastic bag with water and test it, I have had no luck so...

Can anyone explain what the #'s on my hull mean? they are: ERY23213M750 it's a 1975 Ericson 23 that's all I know. I see fellow members use other #'s after the boat size, are those model #'s? as the 2 after 23 does that mean second generation? and would some of these #'s be the hull #...

I have a 1981 E33 and have a problem with the setup for the 2 forward cockpit drains. It is laid out with 2 drains t connected to a forespar seacock and plastic thruhull, the t connector seacock and thru hull are all below water line in a small box molded in hull just forward of the rudder. The...

I am considering puchasing a 1977 Ericson 29. I would be using this boat for limited coastal cruising along the southeast. Expect to be at times 40-50 miles offshore with the possibility for heavier weather. I know it is a strong boat, with a heaver displacement, and I am interested in...

I have an Ericson 23, manufactured in 1970 (pre HIN requirements), that has been in storage for 25 years. To register this boat the state requires some number to be permanently affixed to hull. I've been unable to find any identifying number anywhere on or in the boat. Does anyone know if...

i am the owner of a 74 35 II...i want to install a depth gauge. if the hull is cored then i need to install a thru hull... if its solid i can install a thru the hull transducer. my questions are: 1. is the hull solid or cored 2. if you installed a thru hull for the depth where did you...

After the most recent of 'who knows how many' groundings over the last 26 years, I filed an insurance claim to help repair a 9 inch leaky crack in the hull of my 1978 E-34. The repair is going to be extensive - requiring removal of the floor and bulkhead and possibly the keel and engine. At...

I replaced the 6" high Marelon thru hull under the sink on my '86 32-III. This is the route taken by the cockpit drains. Using a 90 degree schedule 40 pvc connector, the drain hose now lays flat. The manufacturer of the PVC confirmed that the bursting pressure of any plastic fitting is only...

I am selling my Ericson 25/26. I believe it is hull #1. It measures the same length as a 26 but is registered as a 25 and the title is dated 5 years before production date of the 25 (plus the old mainsail has a bold number "1" on it and was in a sail bag that said "Ericson Pacer Hull #1"). It...

Looking for information on what the theoretical hull speed Min / Max is for an Ericson 29. thanks Randy

[also posted to the sailnet Ericson list] Another great weekend of sailing La Petite but also a recurring water mystery. We sailed down to King Harbor from Marina Del Rey, and then back to MDR, making for a wonderful 5+/- hours of first peaceful, then rail-in-the-water sailing. Once...

There is an error in the "pre production" Ericson Olson flyer pictured on this site elsewhere. The keel and rudder actually are eliptical, and the cabin windows are correct in this attached dealer flyer. Loren

I recently was invited to go club racing with a guy in his Newport 28. I told him we could take my boat, (E27) if he wanted to. His boat is a bit on the ratty side while mine is well maintained. Anyway, he told me that we would stand a much better chance in the race with his Newport because...

Looking for advice on repairing a slight crack at the keel to hull joint on a 1984 Ericson 30+. Heard conflicting info from a few boatyards. Should I drop the keel and rebed, or glass over, or ..... Any advice would be appreciated!

I know that this topic has been brought up before, and I have reviewed all the posts that come up after a search, but I still can't find the hull number for our boat! I can see no numbers moulded into the outside of the transom as suggested by some. I have checked the top of the rudder...

We are in the process of restoring a 1971 E23-1. I would be interested in the specificarions / line drawings for the early boats. Everything I have seen on the web or in print pertains to the series II boats and I think there may be some major differences both above and below the waterline...

Is the Hull on the early (1971) E27's balsa cored or solid fiberglass?

I am considering buying an E-27, and would like to know the hull speed of this boat, as well as the general sailing characteristics, good and bad. I presently own a Catalina 22 swing keel, so anyone with knowledge of Cat22, might be able to offer me a comparison on what I will be loosing/gaining...

1) I am considering purchasing an Ericson 35-3(2?). I understand that the hull is cored with balsa, but I have been told the coring is only from the water line to the shear. TRUE? 2) has anyone experienced problems with water retention within the hull (or deck) coring. If so, was the fix fairly...