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  1. light24bulbs

    e30+ Steering wheel suddenly rubbing wheel-pilot housing at the bottom.

    We did a wonderful 12 day trip in BC this summer, and one of the more perplexing things to go wrong on the boat was the alignment between the wheel and the wheel pilot. Rather, the part of the belt housing that attaches to the wheel suddenly started rubbing on the stationary part attached to the...
  2. Shadsboat

    42" Destroyer wheel with 1" hub

    Have an extra wheel since replacing with folding version. This is a really nice stainless wheel with an excellent rope wrap. Has a 1"hub with spacer washer. First $100 and U arrange pick-up.
  3. cworley

    Trouble Removing Edson Steering Wheel

    Hello - New Ericson 27 owner, hoping to refinish the steering wheel, but can't get it off. Anyone have any suggestions? Was able to remove washer, nut, and tension bolt. It has a key, so not sure if the key has to be removed or the wheel will slide off, with some force and anti-corrosion spray...
  4. F

    1972 Ericson 35-II

    Hi all, About a year ago I moved out to California and ended up buying and living on Fierce Grace, a 1972 Erickson 35-II. The plan is to go cruising in a couple years. I'm new to the site, did a bit i searching and couldn't find a thread for 35-II's. Hoping we can create one or someone can...
  5. Christian Williams

    Yacht Specialties Pedestal Disassembly, with Photos [Master Thread]

    (Yacht Specialties/Merriman binnacle steering manual: https://ericsonyachts.org/ie/resources/merriman-binnacle-catalog.187/ ) ( Edson pedestals: https://backwinded.wordpress.com/2015/12/07/replacing-the-diesel-engines-throttle-shift-and-stop-cables/ also Edson 335 pedestal with Yanmar 3YM30...
  6. Christian Williams

    Yacht Specialties Installation Manual Available

    I discovered I have the original Yacht Specialties Steering Manual, which covers installation, chain, cables, quadrant, stops, Morse cable control head attachments, and so on in detail. YS is long out of business but was the OE manufacturer for many Ericsons. See below. A better version now...
  7. Christian Williams

    E32-3 Emergency Tiller Specs

    Both the rudder post extension and the crossbar are 40" long 1/8th" wall aluminum tubes. The post extension has an outside diameter of 2 and 3/8ths. The crossbar ("tiller") diameter is 1 and 1/2". The slot in the post tube is 6" long, declining in width from 3/4" to 1/2". This rig makes a...
  8. S

    Quadrant stops on 32-2

    Hey all, I posted about this before the hacking incident and figured that I'd repost, with updated query. I am having to reglass one of the steering sheeve plates that detached from the hull and I figure while I'm at it, I'll add quadrant stops for the wheel steering. They should have been...
  9. Loren Beach

    Steering Wheel Cover Ideas

    Anyone here ever had this vinyl coating applied to their wheel? http://www.colorwheelz.com/ Fourteen colors! ;) I saw their display at a boat show a few years ago, and then today a friend asked me if had heard any feedback about them. Not knowing anyone that's tried this, perhaps a Viking or...
  10. T

    Steering pedestals on EBAY

    There are 2 YS pedestals and other parts on EBAY right now. I just searched for yacht specialties and they came up.
  11. W

    Steering Cable Replacement

    My 1989 E32 needs to have the steering cables replaced. Has anyone done this job and any advise on doing it? It is an Edson system.
  12. B

    New to me E26 - stiff steering

    Well, I'm happy to say I've closed the deal on the E26 that I've been asking questions about re: cockpit led reefing. I worked on the boat over the weekend and with the help of the previous owner measured for new sails. Today, I met with the sailmaker and those are underway. Attached are a...
  13. M

    E-35 MkII steering pedastal

    Does anyone know the make and model of the steering pedastal used on the E-35 MKII. I want to convert to hydraulic stering. If anyone has done this I could use any advise . Thanks! Monty:egrin:
  14. Commotion

    Rudder Bushing, Vesconite Source

    I have a 1972 Ericson 35-2. Does anyone have a good source for a Rudder Bushing. I removed the old bronze bushing. I am installing a new Foss rudder. It looks like the material to use is Vesconite. I can have it machined if I can buy the material somewhere.
  15. U

    E35-2 cable steering

    Hi, I am in the processof rebuilding a 35 here in the UK, I am curently into the guts of the yacht specialties cable steering and wondered if anyone could tell me why the wire after leaving the pedestal goes around 2 pulley's on the port side but 3 on the starboard side before going to the...
  16. C

    Steering Components Wanted

    I need a quadrant and pulleys as I'm retrofitting an edson pedestal to my E-29 Thanks, Cam Dobson I should add that I'm not too particular about the shaft diameter of the quadrant as I'm sure I will end up having to modify whatever I end up using. Also, a little advice from anyone who...
  17. E

    Edson Pedestaal steering and pedestal guard

    Pedestal has "Edsen USA 0-398" marked on the bottom and on the top has "2nd" on the steering column. I also have a straight pedestal guard, the top plate, black plastic cover, clear yellow compass cover and hardware. This all came with an 85 30+ I purchased but I already have a fully...
  18. P

    Pull-Pull Conduit for wheel steering

    I have a 1981 E 28+ and need to replace part the wheel steering components. Are there any discount marine hardware sources that sell Edson parts? I need the 6' Pull-Pull conduit for my steering cable. Any suggestions as to discount source for the Edson Parts?? Thanks, Phil Schofield...
  19. P

    Stiff wheel steering on Ericson 28+

    Greetings, I have a 1981 Ericson 28+ with wheel steering, that has been very stiff, as in difficult to steer. Feels sort of like the steering lock is on but it's not? It has been this way since I bought it used, and I have just dealt with it till now. I am getting ready to haul the...
  20. Matey

    E32-2 Steering re-build

    Well .. I just finished the re-build of my steering and thought I might put up a post for another poor sole who might have the same fate. It started with a wet cockpit sole. Not having good access to the area I pulled the cables and the quadrant to gain a better look. As we do .. while the...
  21. R

    E27 steering replacement

    With the help of the EYO "for sale/wanted" forum, I located a pedestal steering system to replace the one the prior owner of my E27 CE (cruising edition) sold off her during a personal economic downturn. Now I have all the components of an old Yachting Specialties system complete with an...
  22. S

    pedestal steering

    I have recently removed the pedestal steering on e 35 2 :egrin: It is in great condition... It has a nice binnacle mount compass that has always been covered, and I think the wheel is 30" if anyone is interested, feel free to call or e mail 310 999 4937 seanflinn500@yahoo.com I also have a...
  23. C

    Steering Quadrant

    Were all 38's built with Yacht Specialty quads? From review of the online catalog, and reading everyones comments about AP installs, it appears everyones quads are forward of the steering pedestal. I need to get back down to the boat, but mine surely has, what appears to be the steering quad...
  24. R

    Wanted: E27 steering wheel/pedestal

    The E27 I recently bought had the helm removed ..... any ideas on where to find a replacement? Does the 27 have a unique helm or are there others that will work? Is the "Cruising Edition" a little rare? :confused:
  25. 3

    late 80's E-34- prop shaft position

    We own a 1988 34. We have substantial wheel pull to port, mostly while motoring, but slight while glide/sailing. Boat is out of the water now, and I have noticed that the aft end of the prop shaft is about 3/4" to starboard of center/line of keel and small rudder skeg. The bronze skeg that...
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    • e34 late position prop propeller shaft rudder shaft shaft angle steering
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    • Forum: Design & Function
  26. 3

    Wheel Pull to port-which cause?

    We have a 1988 E34-2. lots of wheel pull to port while motoring, and much less while "gliding" out of gear and also sailing at speed (while comparing upwind on each tack). Our prop shaft is slightly to starboard, which I understand MAY be the cause form earlier posts (on other size Ericsons)...
  27. R

    steering cable...

    Today it happened, 1st slab reef & 1/2 of 130 jib with wind gusting 35+ and 8 guest out for a Nicaragua sail. The steering got very hard to turn and head up into wind and then after about an hour a BIG thump.... thinking the cable had a warp, it was now back to good steering. One more hour and...
  28. J

    Steering Pedestal Drift Pin

    Guys, Gals: I'm removing my Yachting Specialties steering pedestal. I am to the point of removing the drift pin that holds the wheel shaft in the unit. What is the proper tool for banging that sucker out? I can see that the pin in hollow and spilt down one side. I don't want to mash it...
  29. E

    E30-II wheel steering access.

    Hi, I am about to replace the wire rope portion of my wheel steering. Has anyone done this? I assume my boat is very similar to the E30+. I need to gain access to the area below the pedestal. :egrin:When I go inside the cockpit locker on the port side I cannot access the area directly below...
  30. J

    Steering Lock Knob

    I managed to back off the steering lock knob too far this weekend until it came off in my hand and now I can’t screw it back in. It seems there must have been some kind of fitting at the other end. The knob post is threaded, but has a channel cut into it near the tip. Is there a risk of the...
  31. K

    Steering Maintenance

    I searched for this topic but didn't find data, probably searched for the wrong terminology. Anyway... Routine maintenance on my 35-3? Any input would be very helpfull. I am not sure what to lube, nor what product/s to use. Thanks.
  32. T

    Steering Problem

    This is my first post. I am the new owner of a 1986 Ericson 32-300 that has been taken very good care of. Been out on several sails and after not sailing for 20 years, am getting back in the groove. I keep the boat in Niceville, FL. I do have a concern that happened over this past weekend. The...
  33. T

    Self Steering systems

    Does anyone have 1st hand experience using either a Hydrovane or a Capehorn self steering system. I like both for the ability to off center mount so as not to loose the swim ladder. Our boat is a 35-3. Any thoughts? Thanks, Thomas
  34. B

    Steering cable replacement

    More than a year ago, someone posted a detailed note on how he replaced the Edson steering cables. It might have been Tom Metzger or Loren Beach, and could have been for an E34. Does anyone remember this note? I haven't been able to find it with a search. :confused: Thanks for any hints on...
  35. D

    Steering Parts for a 1972 E32-2?

    My boat was originally built with a tiller instead of a wheel and I'm trying to convert to a wheel. I need parts. I already have a pedestal, a wheel, and a quadrant, but the pedestal is bare. I need bearings, steering shaft, chain, and cable. Anyone have parts or know where I can get them...
  36. J

    Steering Fitting?

    I'm about to finnish the steering project and need to replace the fittings that connect the pedestal chain to the cable. I think the fitting is a sta-lok but I've never seen one before and there aren't any readily available in this neck of the woods. Can anyone out there identify this fitting...
  37. D

    Wanted. Steering Quadrant for E32-2

    I'm converting my tiller to a wheel and am looking for a steering quadrant that will work with a 1972 E-32-2. Also looking for any other steering hardware you might want to part with, but the quadrant is the main thing for now. Please email me at Rick@ARmoz.com Thanks, Rick Andrews The...
  38. R

    E38 steering scare

    I disassembled the steering on my E38 this weekend and found the issues below. I knew about the broken rudder stop, I found that last summer. Obviously some PO had let go of the wheel while backing down and that is the result. Cracked the alloy stop right off. The cable is what freaked me...
  39. Captain Crunch

    Steering system replacement E35-2

    Im looking at replacing the steering system in my E35-2. It seems that the two metal plates that are glassed in to the haul are getting ready to let me down at a very bad moment. The plates are very rusted out at the bottom and port side plate has a lot of play in it when you are steering the...
  40. R

    Groaning steering fixed!

    First of all I must admit to being an idiot and overlooking this to begin with..... The steering in my E38 has had a groaning noise since I got it, getting progressively louder too. I had searched in vain for the problem. Had heard tale of a grease fitting but couldn't find it. This weekend...
  41. Walt Lawrence

    Whitlock pedestal steering chain needed

    Hello to all I'm looking to buy a 2 foot piece of 50 S.S. roller bearing chain to replace the one that I broke last weekend off of Alcatraz Island...that was fun, got to break out the tiller and all, but a 39 Ericson is a hand full..:egrin: My cell is 530-227-3416 or email me at...
  42. M

    Steering Pedestal Upgrades - Yacht Specialties

    Hi All, We bought a CS-36 earlier this season and it has a cockpit mounted main sheet traveler right in front of the pedestal. I did not want to switch to mid boom sheeting and therefore could not install an offset pedestal guard with Navpod's for the instruments. After giving this quite a bit...
  43. S

    Steering gear maintenance

    I can probably intuit the answer but can someone tell me the easiest way to get at the quadrant and cables/sheaves etc. just for inspection, lubrication and maybe adjustment in an E35III. I've spent some quality time in the cockpit locker removing the diaphragm pump and installing a variable...
  44. Ericsean

    E 38 Steering

    Some friendly advice, which I learned the hard way. Modify the box in the quarter berth which hides the port side steering pulley to be removable. Then inspect the connections and tighten, using lock nuts. I had to do this after the pulley fell off, resulting in the cable dropping off the...
  45. B

    35-2 Steering chain and cable specs

    Does anyone know the specs for the steering chain and cable on an E-35? ie: what size sprocket chain, how many feet, how many fet of cable on each end of that. I want to put a fresh made up set away for emergency replacement. I could take the whole thing out and have it duplicated, but I'm...
  46. C

    Steering cable Housings

    Have a 1981 ericson, 28+ With wheel steering,from the wheel pedestal, to the framework for the rudder quadrant, there are two stiff housings carrying s 3/16" cable My cable broke inside one of these housings, and I am trying to clean them out, or replace them. They are about 7'4" long...
  47. D

    Need Steering Parts for 1972 E32-2 (wheel & quadrant)

    I have one of the early Ericson 32s that had a tiller instead of a wheel. I want to convert it to a wheel but am having trouble finding the parts. I have the pedestal, but still need a wheel and a quadrant. If you either of those parts and are willing to part with it, please let me know how...
  48. T

    YS Steering Cable Replacement

    Does anyone know where I can get a steering cable replacement for my Yacht Specialties pedestal (Ericson 27)?
  49. R

    Servicing E38/YS steering gear

    I removed the water heater, etc. so I could get to the steering gear to inspect it. I checked as much of the steering cable as I could and it is in pretty good shape as much as I could tell, no split strands, etc. No excess play in the pulleys although I was surprised that the pulleys did not...
  50. R

    E38 with YS steering questions

    Hello all, I have an E38 with the YS steering setup. I was working on the boat today, was in under the pedestal to service the steering gear and noticed what I think is a problem. There is no steering/limit/travel stop on the steering gear! The steering quadrant is hollow in the center. The...
  51. E

    Steering Adjustment On E-32-3

    Hi folks. We have had our "87 E32-3 since 2/00 and have enjoyed it very much. I've noticed that while sailing in 15k or so that the steering seems to "tighten up" when heeled over 20+ degrees or so. The auto helm 3000 belt starts to slip as well. At the dock the steerig is fine. I haven't...
  52. M

    Steering Cable Adjustment

    I tightened the cables at the quadrant because there seemed to be a little slack. However when sailing in fairly heavy weather (with too much sail resulting in strong weather helm) a lot of force was required to keep the boat on the desired course. I'm guessing that the bearings are bad in...
  53. K

    Steering Wheel

    Since I have replaced ours with a Lewmar folding wheel, I would like to sell the Stainless steel, Yacht Specialty, 36" with a 1" straight shaft and key. I had to use the old nut for the new wheel. I have no idea how much to ask for this. Excellent condition, any ideas out there? I can send...
  54. L

    35-3 Steering Maintenance

    Hello All- I've been spending a lot of time inside the cockpit locker and lazarette while replacing my badly cracked cockpit hoses. That project is done, but before I throw all my docklines, fenders, etc back in there, I want to lubricate and adjust the steering system, which is a little...
  55. rotorhead

    E380 steering

    My PS E380 has a Whitlock pedestal, with a single lever throttle/transmission shifter combo. 1. I just noticed that the button to disengage the transmission, to be able to throttle up the Yanmar in neutral is missing. I know that Whitlock is part of Lewmar, but I can't find spare lists on...
  56. E

    WANTED: E29 - wheel steering - Atomic 4

    WANTED: E29 in excellent condition - wheel steering - Atomic 4. Please email me at mkelly@visualmovement.com Thanks.
  57. D

    Parts for Merriman steering pedestal

    Back in 2005, we rebuilt the steering pedestal on our 1985 E-32. (For a description of the project, see the article in the Owners & Projects forum of this website). We still have some parts left over that I'd like to sell or rent: We had to buy 10 feet of chain to get the two feet or so...
  58. J

    Steering Wheel Cover

    Hi Folks: I'm in need of recovering my steering wheel. Currently, I have it covered with three strand cotton twine using a (I think this is the correct name for it) french weave. It creates a spiral effect. Center rudder is maked with a Turk's Head. I'd like to remove this as it has...
  59. C

    difficult steering under load

    my ericson 35 III (86) becomes quite difficult to steer when the wind gets above 20knots. I have checked the cable tension, seems OK. It has the original Merriman ?? pedastal. It is also making quite a bit of noise when moving the wheel under way, worse when running. Didn't see much in...
  60. J

    E35 II wheel steering problem

    I have a 1972 E35 II. Recently on a trip back from Catalina I lost the wheel steering. When I got a chance to investigate, I found two steel plates, bedded to the hull and standing vertically, providing the backing for turning blocks for the steering. One of these plates had rusted through and...
  61. footrope

    Yacht Specialties Steering - Quadrant Stop

    My 1980 E38 has the YS steering pedestal and the 4" adjustable sheave assembly with quadrant stop. See page 23 of the Yacht Specialties Steering Catalog in the Specs & Docs section of the board. How is the quadrant stop held in the casting? It's hanging there under the cockpit floor, with a...
  62. S

    Steering pulpit guard

    Where can I find a new/used/or custom order pulpit guard for Ericson 35-2? Must fit on the bridge deck.
  63. C

    Edson Pedestal Steering

    In a reply to the autopilot string, I mentioned that we heard a rather disconcerting "whining" from the helm on a port tack under moderate conditions. After removing the cover underneath the pedestal in the aft cabin and having the wheel moved lock to lock, we discovered that the ss lines are...
  64. W

    Steering Sprocket help

    Does anyone know where I can buy a Steering sprocket for my 1975 Ericson 29. The manufacturer is "Yacht Specialties" and Edson told me that their sprockets are not compatible. The sprocket is a 50 by 11. I have been unsucessful so far. Thanks..:egrin:
  65. P

    Wanted Used Wheel Steering for a E27

    I am looking for a steering wheel & pedistal assembly and related hardware to change an E27 From tiller to wheel. Any comments about doing change would be appreciated.
  66. L

    Ericson/Merriman steering help

    I am trying to replace my old round instrument pods on either side of the compass with a new Navpod instrument pod that mounts on the pedestal guard and holds three ST60 instruments for my 1984 Ericson 30 Plus. Because the steering system is Merriman ( I think) and they are out of business, I...
  67. B

    pedestal steering on ericson 35

    I have a 1977 35-2, when I purchased the boat it had tiller steering. the orginal pedestal steering was included with other spare parts..I have installed the pedestal , chain,cable and quadrant.NEED to know how to anchor the control cables in the top end of the pedestal .
  68. C

    Re-bedding the steering pedastal

    Re-bedding the steering pedestal Has anyone had any experience re-bedding the steering pedestal (Yacht Specialities model I think, definately not Edson) on their E35-3? Mine (1984 hull number 193) shows some evidence of water leaking through the cutout. I was in the locker this weekend...
  69. Jeff Asbury

    Poor steering under power on my 1973 Ericson 27'

    I recently hauled the boat and replaced the plastic bushing around the rudder post, installed a new prop, but now the tiller pulls pretty hard to port. Any ideas on how to correct this? The boat was hard steering before. Problem seem to happen mainly under power. Is there a way to adjust...
  70. Jeff Asbury

    PLEASE HELP! Poor steering on my 1973 Ericson 27'

    PLEASE HELP! Poor steering on my 1973 Ericson 27' I recently hauled the boat and replaced the plastic bushing around the rudder post, installed a new prop, but now the tiller pulls pretty hard to port. Any ideas on how to correct this? The boat was hard steering before. Problem seem to...
  71. Jeff Asbury

    Poor steering on my 1973 Ericson 27'

    I recently hauled the boat and replaced the plastic bushing around the rudder post, installed a new prop, but now the tiller pulls pretty hard to port. Any ideas on how to correct this? The boat was hard steering before. Problem seem to happen mainly under power. Is there a way to adjust...
  72. Jeff Asbury

    Poor steering on my 1373 Ericson 27'

    PLEASE HELP! Poor steering on my 1973 Ericson 27' I recently hauled the boat and replaced the plastic bushing around the rudder post, installed a new prop, but now the tiller pulls pretty hard to port.:esad: Any ideas on how to correct this? The boat was hard steering before. Problem seem...
  73. J

    Steering System Leak (E-32)

    Hull number 521. Rudder post is leaking on the forward side of the tube about 3 inches above the inside of the hull. There is a rubber boot (3.5" x 5.0") covering the the section of rudder post tube between the bottom of the packing gland flange and the bottom of the tube. I replaced the pipe...
  74. jamescio

    Pedestal Steering

    Has anyone every replaced tiller steering on an E-29 with a pedestal ? I am looking to change over the system and ned to know the shaft size for the rudder post. If anyone actaully knows the part number for the quadrant that is even better. Thank you for assistance
  75. D

    e 29 Steering

    I am working on converting from tiller to wheel steering. Has anyone found a fix for the hard steering on the E2
  76. B

    35-2 Wheel Steering Adjustment

    Has any one adjusted the play out of the wheel steering on this boat? If so I'm looking for pointers. Thanks, Brett
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