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Wondering if anyone has converted their Ericson (or other sailboat, for that matter) from Gas/Diesel to All Electric? Christian Williams and Solarken have commented on this briefly in another thread, but -- as Christian so wisely requested -- it's probably best to start a new thread on this...

I bought an E-25CB a while back, and am almost done going through it. It came with an older Evinrude 10HP 2-stroke, but the idea of hauling around a 95# stink bomb on the stern and can of smelly gas in the cockpit is a major turn-off, especially since I will likely only use it for maneuvering...

What should the max cruise speed under power be for an 1972 e32' with fully functional gas motor. We bought a bought our boat with a very poorly functioning Palmer P60 after years of failed attempts we could never return it to a state of dependability. We elected to convert the boat to...

I took the original starter motor from my M25 to Luis, who came recommended by a gold-plater yacht yard in Marina del Rey. JB Auto 10967 Venice Blvd LA 90034 310 839 8685 He took it apart, greased it, and ground the bendix fair while I watched. Cash deal. Reinstalled, the motor cranked...

I am looking to get a 8-10 horespower long shaft motor for my Ericson 27. My inboard is beyond repair and I need something to get me in and out of my slip and get me home when the wind dies. I am in the Los Angeles Area. I am looking for that magical beast which is inexpensive and runs good.

I was just perusing through Ebay and came across a listing for an atomic engine that was for sale. The vendor said he had an E35 mk11 that he was converting to an electric motor. Before I could ask him any questions the listing disappeared. How much would it cost to convert an E35 to an...

I have a 1987 E-28 with the original M-12 universal diesel motor. I would like to replace the current low oil pressure idiot light with a proper oil pressure gauge. I assume I need to replace the idiot light sending unit with something different. 1. Where would I buy the new sending unit...

I get lots of comments on my site to the effect that I make these jobs look too easy. They are easy.;) It does not mean they don't get frustrating, tedious and maddening though. Yes, we all face the same obstacles when working on sail boats and there is no way to get around that. Thinks of...

For the engineering types among us: I'm thinking of experimenting with an electric drive, but don't want to pull my current engine (A4 in working order). Thinking of a belt drive coupling to the shaft aft of the A4. Anyone know where to get a collar thingy that will put a belt pulley on the...

Odd as it may sound I would like to keep the old Monomatic head in my boat. The electric motor is dead and not repairable. Contact: Ray Stevens, stvns@greenbelt.com

Yesterday the starter motor on our Sea Scout boat '88 E34, "No Bad Days" x25 was burnt up... do ask how, I know not. Here in Nicaragua no one will rebuild or rewind so can anyone direct me to a place where we can purchase a rebuilt or should I go ahead and buy a new one.$$$? Thanks, Ralph in...

A previous owner of my 87 Ericson 34 installed a Universal M35 using a 3 mount bracket. This engine replaced a standard 25 hp Universal. The bracket and mounts were the listed part numbers seen in the M35 parts book. A few years back while working on what was suspected to be a transmission...

Any rough guesses on how long this will take? I was planning on leaving at dawn to take advantage of lower winds/seas? Want to start a betting pool on the actual travel time? LOL. She has a 9.9 outboard. Hope everyone is having a good weekend.

Anyone have any experience or info on mounting a Garhauer motor lift on the stern or transom of anE27. Ron "Bluenote"

I have an Ericson 25 1975. What is the best motor for this boat? I currently have a 6hp evinrude and am kind of thinking that it is the bare minimum for this boat. Any suggestions?

1972 Atomic 4 motor for sale out of my E27. When i hauled out one year ago, the motor was running great. It will need various bits of wiring and whatnot. Engine hour meter reads 993. I can deliver within 50 miles of Portland, OR, or can work out some kind of freight shipping. Send me a...

Sold ! This E23 was SOLD !

In a current post about engine parts/function, Loren mentioned that he was advised by his mechanic to run his blower motor whenever the engine is operating. It had been my understanding that one should operate the blower motor before starting the engine (especially in a gas engine) to clear the...

Hi, In the attached pictures you'll see I have a Yankee Boatworks (now defunct) dinghy with a substantial finished wood gunwale. I also have a good 'ol British Seagull 40 plus that I would like to use occasionally with the dinghy. The dinghy is rated for the 2hp output of the Seagull. Are...

Has anyone cut out the transom on the E27 to mount an outboard motor like Ericson suggests? I've removed the tempermental Volve Inboard and will either be installing the E-Pod from re-e-power.com or installing an outboard 8-9.9 hp longshaft motor. My concerns will be: 1. Where do I cut? 2. What...

My atomic 4 is dead. I really want to replace it with a outboard. I mainly day sail.... a few days on Catalina, that sort of sailing. My question, is a 7.5 hp too small for a E-27?

Some notes on the outboard motor installation on my 1973 E27. Photo 1: Cockpit view of one of the two upper motor mount backing plates. Each is a 3" x 3" SS plate Photo 2: View of the bottom of the transom via the port lazarette. Shows the two lower motor mount bolts and the large washer used...

Hello, All- We just bought a brand new Honda 2hp for the dink and I want to be real good to it. My question is, I have a fuel jug that I've used in the past for the old 2 stroke outboard so it held a fuel/oil mix. I like this fuel container because it doesn't use the newer, supposedly...

OK - The ST4000 (I think MkII) Electrical connector broke off. The PO had broken it, and we finished it off last weekend. I've got two pieces, the threads are 90% broken off in a nice ring. I'll replace it, unless it is $100. I could glue it, but is that sufficient? The Raymarine website lists...

Anyone know what length sharft for an outboard on an e27? The motor is mounted in the cutout in the transom. I am going to replace the 25 year old 2 stroke with a new 4 stroke, and I'm not sure if I shoulld get a 20" or a 25" shaft. Any info would be great. Thanks - Chuck

Forespar Nova Lift - OB Motor Hoist - SOLD! Hi All, SORRY THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD TO rwthomas1 !!! I'm selling my virtually brand new Forespar Nova Lift. It is sold at Defender, click here, for $396.00. I've upgraded the block to a Harken, with ball bearings, and it has better and...

Hello all, How I can check my motor mounts? Can I replace them without pooling motor out? Thanks, Mike G e32-3 / 89

The blower motor on my E30+ has worked fine til now, but without warning stopped functioning. It had been on for about 5 minutes or less while the engine was running, and then simply shut down even though the switch was still on--no strange noise, it just gently stopped. I have checked in...

I was wondering if anyone has had to rebed the stringer where the motor mounts attach to? My mounts are old and worn, I have removed the engine from the boat for some fix’in and in the process I noticed that the mounts were held in place with lag bolts. Also, on the starboard side, some...

I need to replace the water pump on my Universal 5432. I believe that the corresponding Kubota tractor engine number is V-1501. Does anyone know if there is a difference between tractor water pumps and marine ones? (this is the fresh water pump). -Alex

Thought this might be of interest to someone. Recently, when I had the engine (M25 Universal) in our 86 E32-3 hoisted up (I built a nifty hoisting jig out of 2 X 4s and turnbuckles) to remove my transmission for rebuild I also replaced the Motor Mounts. I chose “Thermoboat” brand which the...

We are about to do some serious fall maint. and one of things on the list is reducing the vibration from the engine. My contact at the boat yard advises that 18 years and 1700 hours of run time would indicate that the original mounts are hardened and no longer doing much to dampen vibrations...

Can anyone tell me the expected motor crusing speed for a '74 to 76' Ericson 35 w/ newish 24 hp Yanmar. Or maybe the best prop I cuold use for the best crusing speed. Thanks!

:egrin: hello everyone ,i'm looking for an 8 -15 horse out board (long shaft) motor for my e 25. i have a evinrude 15 short shaft that runs perfect,,,,guess i'll use it on my little river boat,,,, my email is sailboat 50@satx.rr.com chip.

I have an ericson 25, and it has a 15 hp outboard on it. im new to boats and was told not to take this boat out to sea with out sails, that the 15 hp motor would not be strong enough to push the boat home. with out the use of sails....i have sails but dont know yet how to use them and was just...

We were looking at a 1980 E30+ that is for sale on the great lakes and noted that the composite support frame for the deisel motor mounts is cracked . The forward side to side support frame is cracked open along its forward edge over its entire length. The port side forward /aft support...

When I had my new Yanmar GM20 installed in my 1973 E-29 the mechanic installed the rear motor mounts at a 45 degree angle. My surveyor says that the motor mounts won't work this way, according to Yanmar, but if I install them inline then the motor will stick out into the salon. The engine runs...

Just a quick email to say I have returned from a fantastic trip up in the San Juans and Gulf Islands. This may be better suited for the for sale/wanted section, but the bridle ripped off my zodiac sending it and my new 15 hp engine off in the abyss. We were sailing across the Straits between...

Could anyone provide me with a picture of the inside of the outboard motor well for late sixties (mines a '69) ericson 26? Mine looks like it has been stripped of some stuff in there and the previous owner had the outboard attached to the cockpit edge of the well making it impossible to close...

I purchased an Ericson 25 last spring. The previous owner exchanged the original motor for a 9.9 Suzuki which is interfeering with the rudder when turning sharply. I hear that the proper motor should have a long shaft. Could anybody advise which is the best type of motor (brand name, etc.) Thanks