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Like most of us, I have water which regularly enters the boat through the mast on my E32-3. There is no gutter around the mast step so the water runs across the cabin sole to the starboard side of the boat and seeps into the edge of the flooring where it meets the fiberglass gelcoat at the base...

Hi , recently just bought a 38-200 1986, sold the house , moved the wife and kid on to it . To change lifestyle living and push off and cruise for a year in the next 1 1/2 years . I have done lots , it’s it a good boat , but there has been somethings . I guess my question at the moment is...

Hello, I have purchased a 1977 Ericson Cruising 31 Which has cracking and delamination in the quadrant box and the insurance company will only give a on the hard non navigational insurance policy until it been repaired. Can someone out there please help. Thanks Bill

My old Sherwood water pump started leaking this summer. A seal failed, and water and oil dribbled increasingly from the base, in which the shaft turns. At first I rigged a funnel and a tube to route the water into a jug instead of the engine drip pan, which was getting filled up. Then I closed...

Hello all, I need some advice on how to sanitize my water tanks. I'm getting a foul sulfur like odor this year that I want to get rid of. Thanks Mike:confused:

OK, now I have myself worried. I came here to see if I could find out information on finding an O-ring replacement for the water pump cover plate and have been seeing threads about the impeller shaft removal. As it turns out the shaft came out on me when I replaced the impeller. I had no idea...

I'm smitten by the pex tubing and sharkbite fittings I've seen. I'm putting the monel tank back in service and getting rid of three water bags a PO put into both settees. Anyone have any experience, stories or opinion on the PEX system? Thanks, Mort

My local marine supply store is no longer stocking Racor R24S filters because "my diesel guy says the 2 micron filter is causing fuel starvation problems." The store is only offering the 10 micron filters. I've been using only 2 micron filters since forever on my 25XP. What say you? Shall...

I am a relatively new owner of a 1982 E28+ and have considerable water draining down the wires in the mast that has seeped into everything (sadly and destructively) before finally getting to the bilge. The mast is stepped on the cabin top. I plan to go up the mast to seal any openings but I am...

Anyone here ever added a water heater to their Ericson? I have a 76 E29. I was contemplating adding one at the same time I have a washdown shower, water pump and automatic faucet for galley sink. Just not sure how much of a pain in the butt this will be! I was thinking of installing the...

Greetings. I have an E39 with what I believe is the original single monel water tank. It was abondoned by a PO, leaving me with soft water bags under the settee, both sides. I'd like to reclaim the monel tank. Do you know where the connectors should be? I've a teak and holy ply sole glued on...

I grounded my 91 Ericson 28 (late Pacific Seacraft model) on some rocks and the rudder has been bent out of shape and wont move. The boat is in the water in Nongsa Point Marina, Batam, Indonesia and the nearest lift out is in Singapore. The cost of a tow is scary due to the inter border...

I have a very irksome water leak that I have not been able to solve, and am wondering if anyone has experienced a similar leak and solved it. The water is visible right at the joint between the V-berth bulkhead and the V-berth base on the V-berth side. The woodwork at the corner (ie. the...

Its been a week since i was last on the boat so i went by after work today and found there was about 3 inches of standing water in the cabin, apparently the automatic switch on the bilge pump stopped working but i think that's only a minor problem. My major question/problem is where and how do i...

Has anyone with an E-27 installed a salt water faucet in the galley? I was going to connect the throughhull used as a drain for the head sink (since we rarely use it) as a saltwater source. Already ran the head sink drain to the bilge. I ran the hose from the throughhull to the sink in the...

We are replacing our Raritan head and thought of using just fresh water. The 32-200 has a stern water tank which has never been used on this boat. I assume it is turned off at the pressure water pump?? Anyway would it not work to run the line from the stern tank directly to the Raritan pump and...

We have a 1987 32-3 and are getting water in the main bilges after a rain. Am sure it is not from the stuffing box. If no rain the bilges are dry. Am talking about the main bilges, not the shower bilge into which the mast drains. The interior cabin shows no leaks. Any ideas where I should look.

I bought this E 35-2 in the yard and while we were stripping the bottom paint off for barrier coat, we found water leaking out of the trailing edge of the keel. It tasted like salt water (yuck) and for the most part was pretty clear. It just kept coming, so I drilled a 1/4" hole... Ended up...

I am in the process of evaluating a '94 30+. She appears to be in great shape both inside and out, but I did see about 1 1/2" of water in the bilge. I expect to find the source of the water through the survey. I pumped the bilge on Sunday and I'm going to see it again on Thursday, and will be...

Hi Ericsons I'm wondering if anynoe has ever replaced the water tanks on an Ericson 39 before? I'm a little aprehensive the floor is a good inch thick, and I believe the floor take some of the transverse load of the hull? and have no idea how the tanks are mounted? Any tips hints or ideas...

I have an '86 E-28 with the M12 Universal. I replaced the impeller on the Oberdorfer raw water pump at the beginning of the summer, and had no problems. However, today I noticed a water leak coming from the seal where the pump mounts to the engine. I tried to tighten the 4 cap screws, but...

The water pump on my M-18 engine has a metal backing plate behind the impeller and a paper gasket between the backing plate and the pump body. Does that gasket need some sort of sealant applied to it? If so, what type? (Same question regarding the thermostat gasket.) The reason I ask is I...

There is an article in the Sept edition of BWS magazine by Taryn & Stephen Toman of the E38 Synchronicity. I tried to find an on line link but couldn't. It is an interesting article of their maiden trip from Baltimore to Bermuda. Stephen is an experienced blue water cruiser but this voyage...

Hi, The bearings on the fresh water circulating pump on our Universal 5416 16 hp diesel engine are growling, so I think it's time to replace the pump. I have been told that rebuilding it can be a frustrating and sometimes futile process, so was advised to replace. I have a Kubota Tractor...

I took the cover off to look at the access to the top of the rudder post and saw that there was water in the post to about 18 inches from the top. The cover was very hard to get off and maybe because it's warped. After cleaning the threads it was still very hard to screw down and I couldn't...

I was fixing a small leak in my water system this past weekend and got to thinking about the hot water heater in my E32-III (1987). It almost looks like the boat was built around it! Now, I'm not having any problems with the water heater now but someday I maybe have to replace it. How do...

I have an '87 Ericson 30+. We bought it used, and it had a Shurflo water pump for the pressurized water system (galley and head). This pump appears to have died. I went to Shurflo's site to see if I could find the model number and came up empty. The model number is 220-223-34. It has a...

Ok, I have checked the windows, no leaks. I have checked the deck hardware, no leaks. I have a big blue tarp covering the deck, no leaks. Monday I emptied the bilge dry. Today it was half full again? I power washed the decks last Monday and didn't see a drop of water in the boat. My cooler on...

I have an E 28 1985. The hot water tank has rusted at the bottom so I want to remove. I diconnected everything and thought it would be an easy job to take her out but no. Any suggestions how to cut the tank?

Does anyone know of a dealer for the fittings for the gray plastic tubing? Looked at a few local hardware stores and marine outlets but couldn't find anything similar. One of the nuts on a tee-fitting broke the other day. Thanks,

WE had a very cold einter this year in Annapolis. Even though the boat was winterized by the yard I apprently have a split water line from the front bow tank. Has any one replaced the water lines and does any one have a diagram of the water system?

Anyone have any experience using water based bottom paint? I'm looking at Pettit Hydrocoat for my E-38. I hear it is great paint, and Sea Ray apparently used it exclusively on their boats. I may have to remove it all in the fall for servicing the hull, and I am thinking Hydrocoat would be...

I have an E-28+ with a dying pressure water system pump. Does anyone have any suggestions on sources for a replacement pump, or any particular advice on its replacement? I'm pretty handy but don't want to get in over my head, so to speak. Thanks

Good morning all: I'm presently in the process of purchasing a 1972 35-2. So far the only real problem the surveyor has come across is a leaky hot water tank which he believes to be aluminum? Has anyone out there dealt with this issue? Or have any idea's where I might find some info??? Thanks...

Well, we are contimplating a sailing lifestyle change, out of the Great Lakes to the Chesapeake. Our boat (35/3 1987 ) has always been in fresh water so I need to set her up for a salty life. Any help on her mechanics / electricals /etc.? Thx in advance. Myra and Del s/v Obbligatto 35/3

In replacing the impeller on my Sherwood water pump (M-18 engine) I have discovered that the backing plate behind the impeller housing is slightly scored - we're talking .001" to .002". Can I try to "lap" that side of the plate surface to make it smooth again, and is .002" difference in the...

Just in case anyone needs this answer to win a trivia contest... I have now cut out the tabbing on the plywood piece that held in the aft (factory option) water tank that mounts under the port seat hatch. Turns out that it is an exact duplicate to the inside water tank under the starb. settee...

I have a Racor 220 fuel water separator on my 1988 E-38, supporting my Universal M-40. Unfortunately the bowl has a hairline crack that is pulling air into the fuel system -- I can see the stream of bubbles. A direct replacement for the bowl (RK20135) is $85.15 - for a piece of plastic! And...

Hello All, I put 2" - 2" TEAK Rubrails on my 36 RH and used 3 inch screws with 5300 on them through the glassed interior hull/deck joint. Some have failed to stay water tight. I rounded off both edges of a 2 by 2 and dadoed a groove in the back to go over the hull/deck joint flange then bored...

Anyone here ever remove the heater tank? If so, did you have enlarge the seat hatch? Further -- what did you replace it with? Thanks, LB

Hello, I noticed water dripping from the bottom of my raw water pump on my Ericson 28+ Universal model 5411 diesel. I bought new gaskets and a pair of the round metal replacement seals to see if that would solve the leaking. I would like to know if there is any thing special I...

After working fine all season, the presure water is pumping more air than water, both hot and cold. The starboard tank is almost full but I did not check the forward tank. I assume it woud not matter how full or empty that tank is. But of course I could be wrong..........:confused: WHere...

:confused:My fresh water pump burps and approx. 2 oz. of water runs from the fresh water vent on the galley sink about every 30 sec. or so when I have the fresh water pump on. Any idea what could be causing this? Also, when I open a faucet, the pump cycles on and off every second or so until I...

The following is FYI for 5432 owners. The fresh water pump (that's the one that circulates the engine coolant not the "raw water pump") began to leak on my 1981 E38. I was concerned it might be the bearings being near failure so wanted to replace it. The cost of a Universal replacement from...

I just removed my stanchions and bases to reseal them and found some water standing in the base. I thought of just drilling a small hole at the lower end of it to let the water out but was wondering if someone has a better idea

Greetings, My 1981 E 28+ has standing water in the fiberglass pan under the engine. I am guessing it is coming in from the shaft gland. Shouldn't this water drain down into the bilge? Even when I turn on the electric bilge pump the water remains in the pan under the engine. I wonder if...

We were sailing our '87 E-34 from Atlantic City to Sandy Hook, New Jersey yesterday when an alarming situation arose, the cabin sole on the starboard side of the boat had 2 to 3 inches of water across it and both bilge pumps were running. I inspected all the through hulls from bow to stern to...

Hello all: After changing out the packing gland flax today, I had hoped that water dripping from the shaft (at increasing volume) into the bilge would be gone - no such luck! A whole bunch of water came in through the shaft when I was doing the change over. Once the new flax was in (&...

Current conditions of the Washington coast. Quote attached below. Not to brag -- like saying "our weather's more worser than yer weather!" :rolleyes: But I was just thinking of a couple of friends that canceled separate trips up the WA coast over the last few days. They intend to try again later...

Location : Catawaba Island, OH On the hard , stern down, water has filled to half way up the length of the bildge cover. Pumped out okay, varnish has whitened, a bit of scum and water to dry out. No signs of any leaks forward of the water line on the sole. Any ideas as to what to do next? What...

My Bimini is getting on in age and it has started to leak in any kind of serious rain. The fabric itself looks good but it doesn't seem to hold back rain water anymore. I bought a gallon of the West Marine water proofing stuff and gave it a couple of coats with limited success. I've also...

underneath the berth connected to the head in my E25 circa 1975? Should I redo or eliminate the head? Also where is the bilge pump located? Is there a through hull dump? Thanks for your help. I noticed there is a plug in head compartment shoe.

Looking to replace fresh water & Raw water pumps on my M25-XP. KKMI boatyard told me when I had it in for haul out that they would either have to take the front of engine apart or pull the head to replace fresh water pump. They suggested pulling & R&R head which will cost big $. Anyone have...

My E23 has a seacock located where the head used to be, I assume for discharge from the head. I have a porta-potty now, but could that throughhull be used for gray water discharge from a sink? I would like to build a sink in this area of the cabin. Fred Nelson Ericson 23 #344 Ad Astra

Hello Vikings Our new boat(Catalina 42) has a Yanmar 50hp Diesel. My 74 E35 MKII has had an Atomic 4 gas engine all these years so I have never had to learn about the care and feeding of a marine diesel engine. Where can I find info about additives? I have talked to people and they use them...

Cockpit Table success story: I thought others might want to view the really *cool* Ericson-built table that I recently bought from another EY.org site member. The top and fiddle joinery is identical to the construction of our dining table, so I assume that this circa-1990 table came from the...