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Do any of you have this windlass ? Am I right in assuming it is single speed ? At the only speed I've found it only raises the anchor by about 4" per stroke which is REALLY slow if you are just reeling in 6 out of the 7 parts of scope. Do any of you happen to know where there might be a...

I have been routing the raw water system on Island Bird(an E-41) and I have a few questions regarding the vee drive. I have a westerbeake 4 107 and the shaft goes forward into a walter vee drive(I'm not sure wich model) however I do know that the raw water enters the boat through the sea cock...

I'm considering buying one of these boats, and the owner has done a wonderful job with her. I wonder if anyone can speak to differences between the early models of E28s and the later ones. This seems to be later: hull # in the 700s, 4-foot keel, 3 cyl. engine. Grateful for any insight.

Help! The fuse panel on my 1974 E-29 has gotten wet too many times and is corroded and some of the fuse holders as well as a few of the toggle switches no longer work properly. Last weekend was spent in a frustrating effort to revive the old panel. I have looked at a number of different sources...

I have a Ericson27 and I want to install a Halyard so I can use my spinnaker. My question is what do I need to install to make this work? And how would I fasten a block to the top of my mast? pictures would be a help. Thanks for any help Roy9216 <!-- / message -->

Does anyone have any information, drawers or trailers for a 25 foot + in northern new england or maine?

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My wife and I have been offered a free charter at the end of March for helping captain a 45ft. boat. We have never been there so we are looking for any advice. Places not to miss Places to avoid Good snorkeling Good markets fro provisioning Sample itineraries Thanks

Good morning all: I'm presently in the process of purchasing a 1972 35-2. So far the only real problem the surveyor has come across is a leaky hot water tank which he believes to be aluminum? Has anyone out there dealt with this issue? Or have any idea's where I might find some info??? Thanks...

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

Hello All, I remember some time back that there was a excellent stuffing box info, put together with pic's. I copied it but can not find it on the Mac. Anybody remember the link?? Rod

My E-27 '76 came with a RED LED signet depth sounder. it seems to be working - Maybe. there are two red knobs in front one is for the display brightness, but what is the left one for? the knot meter also a signet seems irresponsive. it seems to have a cable for the sounder signal and two wires...

have aquired an e23-2 without a rig-need tech drawings or measurements for the mast and boom-also boat is in water and i would love to know what the underbody,keel looks like and how the center board works-measurements of the sails -a diagram of how the boat is rigged both running and standing.I...

Firstly thanks for an excellent website! Having owned an E27 for some four years now, based in the Isle of Man, I've read with interest all the threads regarding these boats whilst I've been continuously upgrading her. Work so far: new sails including roller reefing, new standing &...

In a little over a week, my wife and I will be getting off the train in Chicago, then spending the next 19 days getting to the New Orleans train station. While we have been researching the typical tourist stuff to see along the way I was wondering if there any sailing/ nautical sights that...

In a little over a week, my wife and I will be getting off the train in Chicago, then spending the next 19 days getting to the New Orleans train station. While we have been researching the typical tourist stuff to see along the way I was wondering if there any sailing/ nautical sights that...

Hi there, I bought a 1985 E-32 shoal draft a year and a half ago and really love it. I h ave been extensively rebuildidng and upgrading it ever since. Racing it too. It just makes me feel good to be on her, or s pending the night, or entertaining. But we Vikings all know that feeling well...

I will be leaving Urbanna, VA in about 2 weeks bringing my newly purchased 1971 E-29 home to Georgia. I have never transited the ICW in VA and NC-- 1) How far is Urbanna to Norfolk? Can it be made in 1 day? 2) Any pitfalls entering the ICW at Norfolk? Any other info would be appreciated thanks Mike

1988 Ericson 34,, down here in Nicaragua. Has any one replaced dome lights, if so what has been the best replacement? Where can I get a replacement door knob for the head door? How about the double plastic (tan) channel slide for the cabinets, I need 8 of them 20" long or I can cut. Where...