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Hi All, First post but have been lurking for a while. Thanks to everyone for sharing your knowledge. We (myself and two boat partners) bought a well used 35-2 in the fall and have been working on her since. New bulkheads, rigging (standing and running), new electrical etc. We are now at the...

What size whisker pole is best for a 32 foot Ericson?

Just wanting to install a quick drain hose on my 5432 (m-40) Universal. After 5 calls to Kubota/universal dealers including Torrenson, nobody seems to have a clue what the size/thread pitch is for the drain plug. And yes I know I can take out the plug and check the size but Id rather have the...

In an earlier thread we talked about how so few boats get really taken out and used. http://www.ericsonyachts.org/infoexchange/showthread.php?t=7746 Today I found a current thread on another large sailing site concerning sailboat sizing and use. Referenced here...

I've been searching and googling but can't find definitive answers: 1. On my 1986 E32-3, what size propane tank fits into the stern propane locker? 10lb? 20lb? (I'm not at the boat these days to measure) 2. Does anyone have like/nolike opinions on 'The Lite Cylinder' products? thank you! - Zoran

OK trying find an acceptable way to say this. On my E32-3 I can barely fit my butt and other "neccesary body parts" through the opening in my head seat at the same time! Anyone else have this complaint? Raritan has two bowls for the PHII head, marine size and houshold size. The Admiral...

Could someone please verify for me the size of genoa track on rails. From Specification in Standard Equipment document for E-32 1972 is - 1 1/4 " stainless steel genoa track, my boat has aluminum track. I am not 100% sure exactly the measurements cause my boat is currently docked in Mexico and...

http://www.tycoelectronics.com/commerce/mob/TEMobileSer?q=W31-x2m1g&URL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tycoelectronics.com%2Fcatalog%2Fproducts%2Fen I have installed an air conditioner in the forward birth, it replaced an older unit we had, The new unit draws 11 amps and I do not know what size the breaker...

Hi, I'm looking to replace our exisiting 3 blade prop with a 2 blade. I think the 3 blade is too small as the boat barely powers at 4 3/4 knots. No tachometer on the boat though. Anyone have this boat and 2 cylinder diesel with a gear ratio of 2.62? Is hull speed about 5.5 knots? Thanks, David

My original equipment North Sail head sail is starting to require patching and I am eventually looking at the purchase of a new head sail.I currently have a roller furled 105.I sail shorthanded alot and race occasionally again with limited crew.I would be interested in opinions regarding head...

I need to replace my current 15X11 2 blade prop and was wondering what others were using. The P.O. repowered with an M35b and am trying to make a decision on a new prop, especially for powering up the California coast. My current concern isn't so much about drag, but beating into the current...

Hi, I currently have what looks like a porta potty with pumpout. I was considering a Jabsco compact with holding tank conversion. I'd have to add a holding tank and a through hull for the water inlet. (maybe this won't get done this year) So I guess I'm wondering what size holding tank fits...

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?

Anyone know the dimensions of a 150 genoa for an E35-II. The luff is easy enough...mine is 41' 6" for my furler, but I am not sure what I should be looking for in the leach length or the foot. I want a deck sweeper (or as close to it as I can) for the light NW summer winds and for a little...

Hello. I am planning on replacing the original Stuffing Box with a new PSS Shaft Seal. But, I won't know what diameter the Shaft Tube (Log) is in order to purchase the Shaft Seal until I haul the boat and disassemble the stuffing box. Does anyone happen to know what diameter the Shaft Tube is...

Just finished my first summer with an 1985 Ericson 32-3. Great boat. Lots of fun sailing. Different story under power where speed is slow. Getting the proper rpms under load and no load. Cruising 2400 rpm I get 4.5-5.0 kts. Engine is a Universal diesel M25. Prop is a two blade fixed 12LH10. I...

I want to pre-emptively replace my raw water pump impeller. I plan to purchase an impeller puller to make this (hopefully) easy, but I'm not sure what size the impeller is. Defender has a Jabsco puller that fits impellers from 1 9/16" to 2 1/4". Will this cover the size of a Universal M-18 pump...

Our boat is a 1989 E-34 with a one inch prop shaft. What is the size of 'thin' special wrench I need to get to work on the packing gland to loosen the retaining nut and adjust the gland to reduce drip?? I have several big pipe wrenches, but don't want to use them on the nut. I'm 250 miles...

Getting ready to replace the standing rigging on Aegir. I "measured" the wire size and it looked like 1/4". Can anyone verify this size? Also, does anyone have the linear feet of wire required? Looks to me like I might save money by using no-swag style fittings and doing it myself. Since...

To order a new radial drive wheel for our Ericson 34 1988 I need to have the rudder post size... Can anyone tell me what the post measures? Thanks, Ralph

I have an e-39 with a Mistubishi 37HP and a Hurth trans ( it's not the 2:1 but the 2.?:1 one), and I have a MaxProp available for a few hours that is 14"D. I got hold of Max-Prop and they suggested a 16" at $2850 but the 14" one is only $126.50. Does anyone know if the smaller prop will be...

Capt'ns, Before I remove the gate valves and thru hulls on my E-29 1973 and replace with proper seacocks, does anyone know if they are 1"1/2 or 1"1/4? I bought an 1"1/2 for my E-27(never installed) some time ago only to find out the E-27 was 1"1/4. Of course I realize when I remove...

Help ... I've always thought the "on-engine" spin on diesel fuel filter Universal #298854 was a 2 micron unit. However when crossing over to NAPA #3390 or Wix #33390, both indicate 10 microns. Does any one know what the actual micron size is for the Universal #298854? Or what micron size...

I am going to mount a folding prop on my '84 30+. Martec asked me what the prop diameter is and I don't know. The boat is in the water and I can't find reference to the prop size in the manual. I remember it is a two blade fixed prop from the last time we painted the bottom but I didn't think...

I currently have a pair of Lewmar 40 self-tailers as my primaries, and I'm looking for a second set of winches to have a pair close to the wheel for singlehanding and to use as spinnaker winches. Despite combing the swap meets, looking on ebay, and contacting several congignment stores, I can't...

I'm having trouble finding a waste pumpout adapter that will fit the deck fitting on my '88 E26. The only 1 1/2" diameter adapter that I can find (Nozall) has a different thread. Does any one know where I might find a different adapter that might fit? I thought I'd check before I replace the...

The gland nut on my 1984 30+ is beginning to drip very fast when the shaft is not turning so I plan to try and re-pack it this weekend. The location is very difficult to get at as is normal I suppose. I hope to buy the packing flax before going to the boat this weekend. Does anyone know the...

Can anyone tell me what size the CNG tank is on a 35-3? I always forget which one I have and I need to swap it for a fresh one this week. TIA

On my 1989 Universal M25XP I still have the original hose on there and want to replace it - but I recall the hose has different size ends. One seems to be bigger than the other. Mine is a short hose, about two inches coming down from the pump, a 90 degree turn towards the side of the engine and...

Hi there, I am hoping someone can save me a 1 1/4h drive each way to my boat. I have just found out this morning that the person who was meant to have resurfaced my indigo prop and installed it prior to todays launch hasn't/can't/won't. I need to (a) get a new prop pronto and (b) a new castle...

I was looking at some photos last week of some of Bruce Kings larger custom designs and one of the things that struck me(and my wife) is larger boats have these nice household size toilets in them. So I did some research and found that Raritan makes a larger, oval shaped bowl for the PHII. I...

Hello I have an E 36 (RH) and would like to know what size spinnaker and or asymmetric spinnaker I should get. I would like to buy a cheap used one to start with but don’t know what size. As an example here is an ebay add for an asymmetric measuring (Luff 41' 4", Leech 37' 1", Foot 19' 4'' )...

What size engine for an E-25 I just recently bought an E25 and need to buy a new engine. (it came with a seagull motor). I'd like to get one big enough to have an alternator to be able to help charge the batteries. Will the transom support a 102 pound 4 stroke? Thanks for your input!

Does anyone know the largest prop (diameter) that will fit on a 1976 E27 (inboard)? Thanks

Hi: I just purchased a Michigan 16x12 three blade prop from Tacoma Propellers. The technician recommended that I keep the standard size so that I got more thrust out of it. Well, the prop arrived and it seems really quite large to me. I'm not worried about drag because I sail in San...

Our club has recently purchased a 1983 E28+ and we are concerned with the lack of speed (about 4.8kns max) at full throttle and the strong pull on the tiller at speeds over three knots. Is there a prop that will work better on this model that has an off set prop? Dave

I have an E-27 with a Yanmar 2GM20F with a 12-12 prop. This prop is not the right pitch/size as it bites too hard and doesn't let the engine gain the RPM it needs to run properly. Because the prop bites so hard, it makes the stern "squat" probably about 10-12 inches. Any help would be greatly...

Anybody out there happen to know the correct height of the helmet decal on the aft portion of the 23' accent stripe? I meant to measure the stripe on my last trip, but....:rolleyes:

Can anyone tell me what size compass fits on top of the steering pedestal on a 1976 E27? Are they all one standard size? Thanks, Mark

Well, my new to me E-39 is on the road from San Fransisco. We decided to upgrade from our E-27 ( which is now for sale if anyone's interested). Can someone tell me what size prop should be on a Universal 5424 in an E-39? John Gleadle Surrey BC super07@telus.net PS. A huge thanks to Guy...

I hate to beat a dead horse on this topic but I have searched and cannot find any info on the correct packing material size. I need to repack the shaft this spring. The PO left some packing material but it is 2 different sizes. I have read the dangers of using the wrong size material - too much...

Hello Ericson Sailors-- I just got my asymmetrical spinnaker, and plan on flying it this weekend. I want to add a pair of cars and blocks on the tracks that run along the toe rails on both sides of the boat. Anyone know the track widths? Also, how far back should I position the sheet blocks?

Hello, I am looking for a boat and am considering an '87 E35-3. The standing rigging is original and I want to get an estimate for replacement. Can anyone tell me the wire size or sizes? Also, I would appreciate any comments from owners about any potential problems to look for. Neil

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

Anyone on the list capable of giving me guidance on what the appropriate Navtec unit should be? Is a 10 large enough, or should I go with a 12? thanks in advance shaun

I'm going to replace my lifelines, and want to order new pelican hooks prior to removing/measuring the lifelines. Does anyone know the wire size and swaged threaded fitting size for E28 lifelines? It's an hour drive each way to the boat, or I'd check it out myself... thanks, all.

I want to rig a preventer on my E28+ (yes, Seth, I've read your comments on this topic) and am wondering what type and size of line to use. The preventer will really only get used in rather benign conditions - no real off shore stuff. Any suggestions? Thanks. Gary

My 1983 has a 12x10RH prop. After replacing the cutless bearing, shaft and coupling half this winter season, I now discover that the prop tip clearance is 9.2% or 1.11". From what I have learned the tip clearance should be 10% - 15% of prop DIA. What size props are the rest of us E25's...

Hello All-- I am in contract on a 1975 Ericson 32 in really nice condition. I sea trialed it last weekend, and I really like the boat. This would be a family boat/low key racer for the SF Bay. I reading some posts on this design, some owners report that downwind steering in bigger winds...

Is anyone aware of any links with a calculator to figure the proper prop size for a given boat and engine. In my case I have an E-27 with a Yanmar YSB-8 and no tachometer. How do I calculate for the best efficiency of a given prop size, pitch, and number of blades?:confused:

What is the best prop size and pitch for an Ericson 27 with a Yanmar YSB-8? Thanks Mark E-27 Evening Tide Annapolis

Anyone know the size of the luff groove on one of these? I am at work doing what I do best, cruising the internet looking at boat related stuff and I dont know the size. Guess I'll look at harken's site. I am looking at some used sails at www.baconsails.com and wonder if they will fit in my luff...

I am trying to figure out exactly or as close as I can, how much water tankage I have on my 1989 E 38-200. I have seen 3 different figures from the brochures and am not sure which one is correct. Right now I have the bow tank which I think is 35 gallons according to the "optional equip" list. I...

I have a 1977 Ericson 25 and want to buy a new set of sails for it - actually 3 new sails. I gave the loft the rig dimensions from my E25 Owner's Manual. The sail loft mentioned that the jib dimensions roughly creates a 76% working jib. Their observation is that this seems a bit...

Something I have been wondering since I got the boat, but have never asked before: What size prop shaft have most people got on their E35 for an A4? Mine is 3/4", but when I replaced the stuffing box, the only size available in the chandlary that fit the boat was intended for a larger shaft...

Hi, We are new owners of a 1972 Ericson 27. We bought the boat with an older model 9.9HP Honda 4-stroke, which needs to be replaced. What is the max 4-stroke that we could buy and any suggestions on brand and HP would be GREATLY appreciated Natalie :)

I'm thinking about getting a light weight Fortress anchor as a present to my back. Their FX-7 (4 lbs) units says for up to a 27 footer. The FX-11 (7 lbs) for 28 to 32 feet. I think the E27 is probably heavier than a lot of 27 footers, so I'm wondering if I should go for the larger size...

I have just purchased a 1978 Erickson 29 with an Atomic 4 gas and I am trying to find out what its fuel tank capacity is and what its general fuel consumption is. Appreciate your feedback.

I just discovered that the only gate valve on my 1973 E-32 which was not replaced by a PO was the head discharge outlet. Can anyone tell me the size ball valve I'll need to replace it, and whether I can just unscrew the gate valve and put a new threaded ball valve onto the thru-full fitting? I...

I purchased an E-34 1988 vintage this spring and just discovered a real problem. Raced on the Wed. night beer can league up here in Mich. with really bad results. Blamed it on poor sails, no folding prop, learning a new boat, etc. To say I was disapointed in it's performance is an...