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Refitting the fuel supply system on Rumour this weekend and trying to figure out how to mount the new Racor 500 in the same location as the old Racor 220R -- behind the engine just below the sliding board in the aft quarter-berth. Here's the current layout of primary filter and pump: Curious...

Our manual single speed windlass is beautiful. Using the manual windlass to retrieve our all chain rode is great exercise. Unfortunately, a single speed manual windlass is probably not the safest way of getting out of an anchorage if time is of the essence and you have 300' of chain out...

We've just purchased a Frigoboat refrigeration system to install in our boat. I'm trying to figure out where to install the compressor so that it's within 5 feet of a good location for the keel cooler. My preference is in the starboard cockpit locker on the liner shelf above the CNG tank...

I recently pulled what appear to be the original bronze through-hulls for the head and galley in my E25. Given their pinkish appearance, I know I must replace these 35 year old pieces of hardware. I've read many of the debates on this forum (and on others) about the advantages and disadvantages...

I in the forward hatch of my E27 opposite the speed log a good spot? would be a glue on transducer.

Here in Maine it is almost boat season so I've begun thinking about spring boat projects for our E32-200. Last summer we found ourselves off shore in a fairly severe thunderstorm. When we returned to port I decided to check our boats bonding system and found that there is none. The mast...

We hit heavy sea's a month ago, somehow the wheel pilot got engaged and the wheel was turned resulting in the drive ring cracking and breaking, ball bearings popped out everywhere. I have gone through the owners handbook and can't figure out how to get the bearings into their cage and then into...

I'm planning to install a raydome on the mast, and have read that you can run the wire down the mast with zip ties attached to the wire every three feet, which will avoid the cable slapping against the inside of the mast. Has anyone done this with a successful outcome? People tell me it's...

Is there anything about a MaxProp which would prevent a DIY installation ? Am I likely to need any special "propeller-puller" tools to remove the old fixed one ? I can't imagine that there is any rocket science involved but I'd rather ask than learn by repeating others' mistakes :-) -Sven

i'm sailing a 1985 e-38 and have been thinking about a windlass. i'm almost sure someone out there has done this before. My boat has the typical anchor locker with a fiberglass hatch cover. how do I install the windlass in this area so that I can still use the anchor locker to store the rode...

Last week I took my alternator in to the alternator shop as it was only putting out about 12.1 volts. It needed a new regulator. It was serviced and some kind of waterproofing put inside. 80 bucks. I was unable to tighted down the alternator bracket tensioning bolt. I discovered that it...

Just wondering if anyone has attempted this on a 27. I think an oven would get a lot of use on my boat if I had one. Obviously some modifications would be necessary to fit one of those Force 10 units from West Marine and I would sacrifice some drawer space....but I find the thought intriguing...

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...

The Datamarine Wind instrument on my 1985 E35-3 has given out and I'm considering replacing it with a Raymarine that can talk to my wheel pilot for steering to wind angle. I talked to a rigger who said it's usually possible to run the mast cable with the mast up as long as the cable is not tied...

Since direct replacements for the large portlights on older Ericsons do not seem to be available, has anyone glassed a material around the perimeter to fit something smaller? What material did you use, and how did you do the glass so it does not look shabby when you paint over it? My whole...

I just received an Indigo 3 blade prop I ordered for my E27 with Atomic 4. The good comments from owners on this forum made me decide to try it. :) I noticed the instructions recommend using some valve grinding compound when installing it to get a good fit between the hole in the prop and...

Hello all, That aft cabin can get pretty hot down here in the Caribbean. I've seen Ericsons that have dual port holes in the cockpit side of the cabin. Has anyone install port holes on the hull-side of the aft cabin on a boat approximately like a 38-200? Or can you refer me to articles...

How are tracks attached to the rail ? I assume there isn't enough room below decks to fit bolts but screwing into the rail sure doesn't seem like it would be solid enough ? I don't have immediate plans to put a track on the rail, but I am curious. -Sven

I will be installing refrigeration on my 27 this week and am concerned about the insulation. Not so much around the outside of the existing ice box (as I understand that there is adequate insulation around it and I will add a little extra) but the lid itself. My 1974 just has a 1/4 inch lid that...

I am outfitting a recently-acquired E35-3 for cruising the west coast of BC. Among other things to be installed are a bulkhead diesel heater (e.g. Dickenson Newport). Any thoughts from those familiar with the E35-3 about the best location for the heater and vent pipe?

I just received the replacement end caps for my Schaeffer traveler on my '86 E30+. The old ones were crumbling. The new ones have a squarish shape, versus the rounded old ones, but look fine. (I got them from Rig-Rite in RI - www.rigrite.com at the suggestion of a poster here. Thanks for the...

I have a 1987 E28 and need to replace my jib halyard, because the rope is shot. I have decided to replace the whole shebang instead of just a new rope spliced to the old wire, since both rope and wire appear to be original equipment. My plan is to tape an appropriate length of 1/8" rope to the...

I have a Honda 8hp mounted on the transon of my 1974 Ericson 27. I am planning on installing a permanent tank, and was curious if anyone else had done this, or had suggestions. My understanding from Honda is they recommend no more than 6 feet of fuel line and 3 feet of elevation. I am at this...