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I've recently purchased and have been restoring an Ericson 35-2 and I'm starting into one of the four big projects that this boat needs done. The first one I want to tackle is the freshwater tank. I don't know too much about ericson's but I have been going through the manual, it looks like this...

It's time to replace one hatch on Penquin (35-2). I'm a stickler for keeping my baby stock so I'll be using Acrylic. The original screw holes were counter sunk. Would not it be safer to use a carbide Forstner bit first, then drill for the screws? I would also consider a counter sink...

We have a complete boat with the YS Wheel Option, with the exception of the Emergerncy Tiller. Anyone know where one can be purchased? Or does anyone have the specifications such that I could have one made? Thanks!

Hi all, I'm looking for an 8' piece of rubrail for my 38-200. I understand that the rubrail is the same for most 80s Ericsons. So if you have a lenght of the original rubrail sitting around or are planning to replace your entire rubrail with something new and would be willing to part with your...

I'm looking for a replacement exhaust elbow, part #170-2834 that I believe was made by Onan, for my 1988 E32-200 with the Universal M25XP engine. See the attached pictures. Any idea on sources for this part? Also, when I took the system apart I found the water injection port to be nearly...

I am doing a little more single handing and wondering if I am doing something wrong. When I am ready to lower the main, I point directly into the wind and release the halyard clutch. The halyard runs from the clutch (near the cockpit) through an on-deck block and then through another block...

I went to engage the clutch to tighten the belt and the thing broke in half. Any suggestions where I may find a replacement part?

It seems early but my local yard is booking winter storage already. This year I want to drop my rudder to overhaul the foil, mechanism, replace my cutlass bearing etc. I know I need to have the boat blocked higher than usual but as I can't get down to her till next week I hoped someone who has...

Do You know where can I get replacement rubber rail on the hull? Thanks, CJ

I live in Lake Tahoe, and an opportunity arose to purchase a 50% share of an e-27 docked in Tahoe. We were told that it was a ’73, but since it has a t-helm, pedestal steering, stepped back traveler (in the cockpit), and an atomic gas inboard, I believe it has to be a post ’74 model. The boat...

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 am looking for a used cover for my main . I have a e-27 with a boom measurement of 11' . I don't have a lot of money to pay. I could probably cut down one slightly longer if i had to. All other covers are blue.

I just won a battery powered nav. light (red/green) to afix to the bow of my PVC rubber dingy (the Ding-a-Lee) at the local sail club meeting. The dingy is made of PVC and the light base is rubber and contains warnings about applying silicon to the rubber before exposing the little guy to the...

I recently came across a thread that was a step by step guide to the installation of an auto pilot for a 3511 with Wheel steering. It also had pictures. I have not been able to locate that thread and I'm hoping someone remembers it and can steer me to it. I just bought one for my 3511. Thanks in...

Hello does anyone have information on where I can get a new/used scupper drain? I have a 1977 E-27 and need port side scupper drain. Please respopnd to dkopp@block.com Thank you.

Are circlip or snap pliers needed to remove/replace the raw water pump impellor on a universal M20/5416 16 hp diesel engine, or can it be done with "normal" tools? If I need one, does anyone know what size is right, as there are several? Any tips to replace the impellor? Thanks, Frank

Hello All, I'm in the process of R-n-R'ing the 5432 in my E38 with a used engine. In the process of removing the engine several other things are receiving attention including the lack of sound insulation. There is essentially NO sound insulation on my boat. The factory stuff was only...

I needed 130% Mule for my 76 E32 with hanks, or Jib 230 - 250 sq ft Dacron 6 oz - 7.5 oz.in good condition.

Greetings to all, I removed the grabrails from my 86' E28 today and it was no easy task. The adheasive used by Ericson is still strong after 24 years. This stuff is the consistancy of sidewalk chewing gum in August and as mean as a dime store rat trap. Does anyone know of a solvent that will...

All, I'm having the Devil of a time finding four bronze 1 1/4" ABI Genoa slides and would appreciate any and all help finding these slides that are no longer available as ABI has gone out of business. These slides have two small pins through the knob that hold the main pin up when turned 90...

Hi everyone, I have just been offered a short term contract for the month of February from the 10th to the 28th and need somewhere to stay. My wife, 1 year old son, and 2 little dogs live on our boat year round in Toronto and I would prefer to rent a boat for the month than a hotel, or...

Can anyone fill me in on the original masts found on the old E39' size ect. An where to start looking for one. Or do you have one for sale. Thnks.

Does anyone have a source for Goosenecks for an E27? I need the slide and the bracket that attaches to the boom. I have tried to get ahold of RigRite several times about it, but get no response back from them. Are there any other sources out there that people are aware of? Thanks, Doug

I have become 1/2 owner in a Ericson 33. I am looking for any type of documented blueprints of the boats structure, including but not limited to stringers, bulkheads, stiffeners, layup schedules, ect. I have the grand oppertunity to rebed or replace all of the hardware on the boat, the wooden...

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...

Hi everyone. Our boat came with a couple of used mainsails off of unknown boats. Neither of them fit well and Jenny and I are trying to find a proper fitting one. We don't quite have the cash to run out and grab a new one, though we may be pressed to do so by next summer. In the meantime...

I am looking for the following goodies for my E29. I thought I would ask you all before buying new. Thanks! - Interior Cushions in any condition. I will recover them if they are worn, I am mainly looking for the foam. Nice ones are bonus. These will have to be within a few hundred miles...

Sold my E29 to move up to a bigger boat. Am considering an early 70's E39. Any advice on what to look for, be aware of, etc would be appreciated. When selling my E29, the surveyor said it was best boat he had seen for one that age (77)....that made up for the worse name for a boat -...

I just purchased a 1987 ERicson 28. The P. O. pasted away 4 years ago and his wife cannot locate some the equipment that was removed from the boat. One of the missing items are the plastic knobs that screw on to the throttle and tranmission shift arms. (Why he took them off is a...

I am in the process of searching for a trailerable boat. So far the search have been concerned on boats like the Ranger 23 and Catalina 25s as these are available around here. I have always been a fan of Ericsons having rented an E 28 years ago for a night sail on the SF Bay. I am currently...

Fellow Vikings: Well, we can't put it off any longer. There is a steady trickle of water coming into the bilge and it isn't the packing gland and it isn't the through hulls. It's the keel bolts. So the guys at the yard are getting ready to haul us out, drop the keel, clean the bolts and "reeve"...

Well, after 32 years my Main Sail has succumbed to the sun and the wind and I'm looking for a good used Sail. I can't find one....Anyone got an idea for a source? Or, here's a better question: The Luff is 31'6" and the Foot is 9'6". Since I've not been able to find exactly that measurement...

In case any Vikings want to go along on my delivery trip north, I now have a couple of crew openings. i.e. as of this morning I no longer have any crew. My friends that had signed on in February have all had to beg off for family emergencies.:p I would like to be exiting out of Astoria the...

I just returned from racing the Dauphin Island race Mobile Bay. On the return trip I lost a bottom half of a turnbuckle for my E29. The pin is 5/16 and the threads are left-hand 3/8 thread. See attachment. If you have this piece off your rigging you replaced I would like to work out a...

I just returned from racing the Dauphin Island race Mobile Bay. On the return trip I lost a bottom half of a turnbuckle for my E29. The pin is 5/16 and the threads are left-hand 3/8 thread. See attachment. If you have this piece off your rigging you replaced I would like to work out a...