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    The 2024-2025 Fund Raising Season has Opened!

    EricsonYachts.org has opened the season for raising funds to support the expenses of the site. If you would like to participate, please see the link below for additional information.

    Thanks so much for your continued support of EricsonYachts.org!

    2024-2025 Fund Raising Info

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    Keel Support Question E-29

    I have an Ericson 29 and in reviewing the hull, checked the bilge and noticed no or what appeared to be rusted out keel bolts. Two of them, each in a separate section of the bilge. Now I am freaked out I might drop my keel and roll the boat!!! Since my wife prefers to sail dry, does anyone know...
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    Mast support without upper shroud

    I have an 1974 e27 and my starboard spreader bracket is broken. I am wondering if it is safe to go aloft to remove the bracket and spreader so that I can take in the broken pieces to be either used as a mold or to have it welded. What this would entail is having the upper shroud eased. Is...
  3. Bob Robertson

    New bimini support design question

    Hi, <O:p My current bimini is attached to the dodger on one end and to a short horizontal pole on the other end. The pole is attached to the back stay. <O:p I'm thinking of having a new bimini with a more common stainless frame made. <O:p <O:p I have seen many bimini frames mounted on the deck...
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    Table support 38-200

    I purchased a Ericson 38-200 that was damaged by Katrina. When I purchased it the yard had removed the mast. Being unaware at the time of purchase that the dining table was attached to the mast with some sort of bracket I did not realize I until now that I do not have this bracket. I have...
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    E30+ Cracked Support Stucture for Motor mounts and rudder cracks

    We were looking at a 1980 E30+ that is for sale on the great lakes and noted that the composite support frame for the deisel motor mounts is cracked . The forward side to side support frame is cracked open along its forward edge over its entire length. The port side forward /aft support...
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    rebuild sheave support

    My 71 e-32 has tiller & wheel steering. The strbrd side sheave support has broken. It is a 1/4" 6 x 10 " piece of steel that was bonded to the hull. Before it broke there was a lot of flex. My plan is to go in thru the strbrd lazzeret, cut a access hole , and then epoxy some plywood to the hull...
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    Why Should Pacific Seacraft Support EY.c?

    Pacific Seacraft bought EY.c to maintain the sites existence. The seller needed to sell it. I would appreciate any thoughts about how PSC can make EY.c beneficial to PSC as well as Ericson owners. Gene
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    Questions: Re-Naming and keel support Q&A

    Got a Coupla Questions... 1. Is the keel on an Ericson 27 designed to hold the weight of the boat while it's out of water, and sitting on boats stands. I'm pulling out my E27 out this summer to conduct hull repair, recondition and apply new bottom paint, my second question is: Is it...
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    E25 swingkeel support stainless rod

    I am thinking about replacing the stainless steel rod that supports my swing keel. I got the diameter from the online owners manual, but it does not specify a length. Does anyone know tha approximate length so I can order the rod? I will be machining the ends to fit the hull contours, but...
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