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    The Never-Ending Spring Update List

    I have not posted here for a while so I thought I better add some of my new "lessons learned" to the knowledge pool here before I forget them. As per some of my previous ramblings here, I purchased my 1990 E28 "Aquavit" last spring. My first season with it highlighted a few areas that need to...
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    CPT AP Update

    Well, it's in and I love it. It took my friend and I about 8 hours total including wiring etc. Sea trials went great! The unit is extremely quiet, I like that. Going between Richardson Bay and SF in 26 knot wind it performed pretty darned well. We had the belt to loose so it skipped some...
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    E35-II RePower Update

    Here are some pics on the Engine Stringer progress on the Beta 902 Repower. This is (4) layers of Epoxy / 23oz double bias fabric. (4) more layers to go for 3/8" to 1/2" structural thickness :p The engine mounts will be fastened to 3/8" x 3"x 22" SS Bar Stock. The Bar Stock will be...
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    Update on Ericson 30-1 restoration

    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...
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    Update early e-29 head to a later version?

    e-29 "Capricious" is a pretty sweet boat, but being an early model (1971) has a very modest head layout. My previous e-27 (1974) had a lot more privacy. Is it possible to re-fit my boat to the later e-29 layout? Also, the spindled grabrails atop the seating areas are pretty feeble. Ideas...
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