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So, It's been getting colder and darker sooner here on the Chesapeake Bay, but we were able to get out for a couple of hours Wednesday afternoon. I noticed that my all of my standing rigging (forestay, backstay, and all 4 side stays) were looser than usual. The turnbuckles were all still...

Hello, I have an 1973 Ericson 27 and there is 'considerable' play in the tiller. It's coming from where the metal bracket that forms the end of the tiller attaches to the big bronze top of the rudder post (ie the bolt 'hinge' that allows the tiller to move up and down). The bearings associated...

Went up the stick the other day to take the stuck anemonitor(or wind thingy) down and when I was at the spreaders I noticed that the port one was loose in it's pocket. So I checked the tension on the rig and found it a little light. I was wondering if the spreader is held tight by rig tension...

Due to storm damage last July (aka Christmas in July )we're going to buy a new main and we're hearing from our local loft that a loose footed main is the way to go. Any feedback? Also it would be time to add a cunningham and convert to single line reefing. Our boat is still stock w/slab reefing...

Hi folks, I have another thread on installing a new alternator bracket. While doing this job I discovered that the 1 1/4" pipe coming out of the exhaust manifold bracket is loose. You can even shake it side to side. I'm current struggling with removing the exhause hose, I'll probably have to...

Goodmorning all. My 82 E33 has an ongoing problem with boom gooseneck loosening up while sailing. Currently the gooseneck slides insinde the aluminum boom and is secured with 3 screws. It seems the forces on boom while sailing continually work the connection of boom/gooseneck and the screws back...

The current rage here in the Chesapeake is going for a loose footed main when buying new sails. I was wondering if by simply taking the sail slides out of the boom along the foot would accomplish most of what is gained in a loose footed main. I realize the sail is cut somewhat different...

Just had the boat hauled (1986 E-28), and noticed that there is play in the shaft strut at the hull. From some research looking at the owner's manual it looks like this is not bolted on, but glassed in from the interior of the hull. The complication is that it is under the fuel tank. I think...

I have been trying since this weekend to loose the packing gland locknut, so I can tighten the packing gland and stop the drip from the shaft. Both the locknut and the gland nut are covered in green corrosion, as are the exposed threads. If it's ever been adjusted, it has been a very long time...

I have a 1983 E28+ that needs a new cutlass bearing. In looking into doing that job it appears that there is some play in the strut so it needs to be tightened up. There is no way to directly access the nuts on the ends of the bolts that hold the strut in place as they are glassed in. Should...

my 1975 e27 hatch is missing the port side 'flange' rail that keeps it from being pulled up and out. The flange is supposed to run under the guide. Does anyone know where I might be able to purchase this part? Thanks

Loren, I'm about to buy a new main and I'm looking for opinions on loose footed vs bolt rope style. My Newport 28 currently has a bolt rope on the boom but North Sails now uses loose footed. You sail here on the river and I think you cruise and race. I really just daysail or cruise. Your...

Was sailing a week ago and noticed what appeared to be bend in the boom in maybe 8kts of breeze going up wind (E 38-200). I never noticed it before, but i never looked. Any concerns of a loose footed main verses bolt roped version? Seems like mid boom sheeting puts some serious loads on the boom...

I have an Olson 34 with a Kenyon boom. The boom fits over an aluminum casting that forms the gooseneck. The casting plugs into the boom about 3” and is held in place with 4 evenly spaced s/s screws around the perimeter edge of the boom. Apparently there is enough play in this connection to...

It's my first season with my 68 E26. When I was am perpendicular to the channel, and try to stear into the current, the boat will not respond, it will only respond if I "pump" the tiller. This problem only seems to occur in the strong current. Also I notice that there seems to be a vibration...

With my 1983 E28+ is on the hard again until next Spring I noticed that the strut that holds the cutlass bearing (through which the prop shaft passes) is ever so slightly loose. The shaft does not move in the bearing, the entire strut moves a bit if I push back and forth. There are some fine...

The jib car track on my 1971 E-29 is loose. It has 1" track mounted along the rail with flat head bolts. In some places the bolts are loose and the track will lift off the deck slightly if the car is located at the spot. When I tried to tighten the bolts the nuts spin. I can't get access to the...

As you can tell from the list of items in the subject line I'm tackling a range of issues. I'm the new and proud owner of Galileo, an Ericson 35-3. She's currently on the hard and I'd like to take care of a few things before I launch her (I know, it's mid October, but I just bought it!)...