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    Sizing Mars Stability Bulbs for E38 SD

    Hello All, I'm new to these forums, having recently purchased a 1982 shoal draft E38 from forum member John Butler. Among other modifications I'm considering is adding Mars Metals (MM) "stability bulbs" to the foot of the keel. I have contacted MM for their recommendations, as I'm sure they...
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    Adding a portlight/window to cockpit seating to illuminate quarter berth E-32

    Has anyone tried adding a portlight or access plate to the cockpit seating area (on the vertical face of the seat) above the port-side quarter berth? I was thinking about adding one or two at about calf-level when seated to help illuminate the dark cavern that is my quarter berth. I have to...
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    E29 Rudder Modification

    Hey all, I'm interested in putting in a new longer and straighter rudder on my E29. I find that when heeled over and downwind control could be better if the rudder were a bit longer. Maybe I'm wrong but I feel it could be and I've heard the same from other owners. My question is if anyone...
  4. Jeff Asbury

    Interesting E-27 cockpit modification.

    Thought this was a interesting modification. This photo is from a E-Bay listing for a E-27. See the listing here: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ericson-27-coastal-cruiser-sail-boat-in-great-condition_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ63730QQihZ017QQitemZ270182306947QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVWQQtcZphoto
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    Modification of glow plug/start buttons

    I finally got around to performing this modification. Very simple to do. Even for an Electrically challenged guy like me. Now we do not have to push the glow plug button in at the same time as the starter button. Wonder why I waited almost 2 years to do this. You can find this mod in the...
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    What's the most useful modification you've made....

    As a relatively new owner of a 1984 Ericson 30+ sailboat, I am wondering what you would consider the most useful modification you've made to your boat. As Ericsons have many common characteristics, we can all probably learn from this. So far, I've been busy just ensuring everything is in...
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    6:1 Traveller modification for E-38

    This one was easy cheesy. Basically just put triples on the traveller car, then drill and tap threads to mount the fairlead and single blocks.
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    E27 Length Modification

    I have a 1972 E27:egrin: with a 2 foot transom extension. Can anyone give me a good reason that this would be done other than to add extra dollars onto the storage and docking fees? I have a few ideas, but none that are probably correct. A little help here. I haven't had the chance to tack...
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    Mechanical fuel pump modification

    Hi! I came across on the internet an interesting inovation for the AC Delco mechanical fuel pump. By removing the upper assembly (fuel bowl attachment? and installing a cap upper assembly. Hope this makes sense. This eliminates the fuel bowl, and leaks. Anyone out there try this?? I saw...
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    Rudder Modification for an E38?

    I have a E-38 and have had problems steering the boat down wind or on a broad reach in wind speeds of 20 knots or more. The boat is very hard to control and demands constant correction to the tendancy of rounding up. I talked to one E-38 owner that mentioned he has problems also, and that...
  11. K

    35-2 rudder modification

    I would like to increase the size of my rudder. Foss Foam recommends either the ericson 38, or the cal 40. all comments greatly appreciated.
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