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We purchased an Ericson 32 last summer and are planning on installing a dodger. The boat has never had one so we are starting from scratch. Does anyone have any recommendations for a manufacturer in the Seattle to Bellingham area? Also, any tricks/ideas in dodger design that have...

Hello All, I am in the process of installing a new stereo system in my 27. The previous stereo antenna was plugged into a shakespeare splitter that utilized the vhf antenna. The splitter is still there but the reception for the old stereo was really pretty bad. I am wondering what everyone...

Didn't quite know where to post this so I'll put it here. I need to purchase a pair of good deck shoes and would like to know what others recommend. I found a link to a magazine review of several brands and of those reviewed the best in terms of price/quality/function seem to be these (in...

Hello All! If you don't know by now I have removed the keel on my E38 and done a bit of restoration on the keel bolts. Now its pretty much ready to go back in and the boatyard and I have done plenty of research on what to use to re-bed the keel and have come up with plenty of options and...

Can anyone recommend a good diesel engine mechanic in the Deale, MD area. I recently bought a 28' Ericson with a Universal diesel engine but failed to get an engine survey which was a big mistake. Current mechanic I've had working on it has spent a lot of time and my money on an engine that...

so, E-27 "Lotus" (hull no. 1270) is once again on the high seas of Puget Sound, after about three years of tragic non-use by the PO and three months of prohibitively crummy weather recently. the new main and halyards are on, new furling genoa and asymmetric are on their way. with the arrival of...

Does anyone have any suggestions for what would be a good choice for a transom mount swim ladder for an E32-2 and where it could be purchased? I'm having a lot of trouble finding one that will fit on the transom properly but also give me the length I need to get it down in the water for...

As per Don Casey's advice, I'd like to install a small bilge pump (400 gph or smaller) with an internal float switch next to my 1800 gph Sureflo to dry my bilge out as much as possible. In addition drips from my stuffing box and the ice box, I'm still getting water in from my rudder stuffing box...

I will be replacing the Genoa Sheets on my 74 E-35 Mk II. What size and type would be best? I am new at a boat this large and hope to buy the right stuff. Thanks, Vern Kleist Whisper

Hi All, Looking for a heater for my E27..does anyone have a recommendation for this size of a boat...it will have to be propane fuel and be able to deal with temperatures down to freezing. I live in Vancouver, BC. I was considering the little cozy cabin by force 10, but not sure if 6000 btu...

I know this is like asking people what kind of varnish they like and why but.... I have rather old XLS sheets now. They are 1/2" which I am comfortable with but will probably go down to 7/16. XLS Extra seems pretty reasonable in terms of price and performance but I wondered if you guys had any...

I’m a new owner of a ’73 E27 wanting to replace my vintage sails. Does anyone have any recommendations on sail size? I sail the Sacramento Delta where it commonly blows 15 to 25 mph. Thanks ahead of time for any responses. Grant Antioch, Ca.

We are looking for a good cruising guide for New England (N. MA, NH, and Maine). Does anyone have recommendations? Looking for good anchoring spots, general info. and exploration information. We have a new boat and are looking forward to some long weekend exploratory trips this summer. Thanks.

My husband and I are closing (yee-haw!) on an E 32-200 next weekend. Many people on this site helped us with questions we had before we signed a contract... so THANK YOU for your help. We are both so excited. We are looking for a mooring in N. MA or NH and wanted any general opinions of...

Hello! My husband and I are looking to possibly purchase a 1990 Ericson 32-200. We have never owned a boat before but sailed all last summer through a club and have been out on Albin 28s, Solings, Pearson 31s, a J-33, and a Cal 33. We are looking for a well made, fun to sail, relatively fast...

Hi all, Can anyone recommend a marina between Port Townsend and Bremerton that doesn't have a 2 year waiting list? It seems like all the ones I've been able to locate online are at least that and sometimes as much as 4 years. Thanks, Dan S. Independence 31C Goccia

I recently upgraded the blocks for my mid-boom sheeting setup and doubled up the purchase. Subsequently, I need a longer mainsheet. Sailnet has some attractive pricing for Sta-Set and Sta-Set X. Has anyone used either for a mainsheet? Any comments as to 'hand' and wear and UV degradation? I...

besides the original manual bilge pump- any recommendations on one, or more, small electric pumps? and wire to... where, 'spare' fuse? are there 12v cigarette lighter adapter types available? (hey, that socket ought to be used for something!) brian smith homer, ak

I am wondering if you guys can give me some advice on the right prop for an 1989 E38. Currently the boat has a 3 blade fixed prop I am guessing is around a 16 X 10 or 12. I very much want to go to a folding or feathering prop for reduced drag. My thoughts are that I would be best served with a 3...