restoration

Hey everyone — the previous owner of my Ericson 34-2 just found and returned this original teak wine rack/storage rack that apparently came with the boat. Does anyone happen to know exactly where this piece was originally mounted from the factory? If possible, photos of the original location...

Just starting to work through interior restoration items on my 1989 Ericson 34-2 refit. One area I’m trying to improve is the mast/compression post area where the mast meets the cabin sole. The original cover/trim piece appears to be missing and a previous owner installed a rough plywood cover...

Hello all, I have been tasked with finding a new owner for Silverleaf, a 1989 Ericson 34-2 in need of a major refit. She is a beautiful and solid vessel on the outside, but unfortunately the interior needs to be replace--well, the floorboards, some trim, and one bulkhead at least. My wife and I...

Preparing for bottom and hull work

Hello all, I am a new member to this board and very excited about all the info available. I have an E-35 mkII. My dad is the second owner of the boat since about 85 I think. He raced the boat nearly to the grave. However, I love the boat and decided it needed a resurrection. So over the last...

Hi Folks, Anyone ever used this product: http://www.newglass2.com/cgi-bin/cp-app.cgi?usr=51F2855841&rnd=372902&rrc=N&affl=&cip=&act=&aff=&pg=splash ? It is an acrylic top coat that is supposed to look great, and do away with buffing and waxing. Needs to be renewed without stripping every...

Hi all, Over the winter I'm wanting to renew the cosmetic look of my old Gemini compass. Since I have a GARMIN, the compass is more of a historical and cosmetic restoration interest than anything else. But if your like me--you want to repair, replace or upgrade everything on the boat. It is...

I have been working on an old E 35 for some time now and was contemplating letting her go. If anyone is interested in partnering up to share expenses I would be willing to Give full access and 1/2 ownership to the right person. I am in the marine business and have all the contacts needed to...

Things are coming together nicely for restoration of Fawkes, E 30-1. Having semi-recovered from Katrina and a busy October racing one-designs (Fish Class sloops), I can focus on her. Found an engine suitable for conversion on e-bay and will spend the weekend cleaning and painting the engine...

I just purchased a 1987 35-III in need of restoration. Boat sat out of the water for 4 years. I found a 35-III manual on the website but the drawings included were for a 35-II. Does anyone have an electrical or plumbing drawings for a 35-III. ALso, (and I know this sounds funny).. but I...