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  1. Can I use a lifeline?

    E26-2 Can I use a lifeline?

    My attempts at getting away with a project for labor-only were once again thwarted. I took the lifelines off last fall with the intent of taking them home and scraping off all the old plastic coating. The turnbuckles initially wouldn't unthread, so I took the whole tangled mess of wires and...
    • KS Dave
    • Blog entry
    • bed-it bow pulpit lifelines rebedding stanchion wiring
    • Comments: 3
    • Category: Lifelines & Ladders
  2. jacksonkev

    Trickle charger question...

    My Ericson 30+ has never had an onboard battery charger. I’m thinking about eventually installing one but haven’t really felt the need. I recently bought a nice little charger for my car (NOCO Genius G3500 6V/12V 3.5A) and am thinking about leaving it hooked to my 2 battery bank (see pic) over...
  3. Christian Williams

    Universal Diesel Wiring Modifications How To

    Because the archives are currently not available, here are Tom Metzger's notes on upgrades and recommended changes to Universal diesel wiring: UNIVERSAL DIESEL WIRING MODIFICATIONS During discussions on the Sailnet Ericson e-mail list about wiring problems with Universal diesel engines...
  4. Joliba

    Access tubes E38-200

    In our 1988 E38-200 there are several white hoses that serve as access between different parts of the boat for wiring (for example between the starboard setee cabinet and the bilge.) Does anyone know where the two hoses heading forward from the floor on the port side of the engine compartment...
  5. davisr

    wiring bilge switches when using ACR and 1/2/Both/Off Switch

    In doing the research and planning for the rewiring of my boat, I've frequently consulted Don Casey and Nigel Calder, but I've found Maine Sail's many pictures and postings to be especially helpful, especially when planning the main circuit. Maine often discusses the use of an Echo or ACR and...
  6. Loren Beach

    Fuse Sizing info

    It seems like questions about batteries, fuses, and wiring concerns occur around here on an ongoing basis. This explanation of fusing is courtesy of a new article by Maine Sail. Link: http://www.sailnet.com/forums/electrical-systems/75552-battery-fuse-sizing-how-what.html The comment about...
  7. V

    Ericson 32-200 Wiring Schematic

    Just purchased a 1988 Ericson 32-200 and I would like to locate a Wiring Schematic.
  8. D

    alternator wiring

    I was trolling thru an alternator thread from a couple years ago and found a post by Maine Sail which showed the back of a 90 amp Leece/Neville alternator. (I'd link to it, but for some reason I can't copy or paste from the website field). I expected to see a wire capable of carrying 90 amps of...
  9. C

    Questions wiring in marine stereo

    I am wiring in a new marine stereo, Sony CDX-M10 (boat did not previously have one) to an '87 32-2. I have a couple of questions: 1. The primary power wire will obviously go the the switch on the DC panel. The secondary power (for the stereo memory) needs to have constant power. Where is the...
  10. F

    Electrical pump wiring conundrum...

    Hi, So I'm feeling a bit stupid...bought a Facet-Purolator solid state electronic fuel pump (the cylindrical type), and it only comes with one wire sticking out the centre front. The instructions say to "connect positive power lead to the ignition switch voltage supply terminal". But there...
  11. S

    Battery Charger Wiring

    I need some insight here. My '89 Ericson 32 came with two type 24 batteries connected by a Off/1/All/2 (Perko) battery switch . I have a Newmar ABC 12-15 two bank charger with the output (+/-) for each bank going directly to each battery - bank 1 output to battery 1 etc. When the battery...
  12. Z

    35 MK II wiring and plumbing schematic / layout

    I am happy to be the new owner of an old 35 MK II. But I am in desperate need for a wiring and plumbing schematic / layout. I appreciate any help.
  13. Gmilburn

    Temperature Gauge Wiring

    The previous owner of my E29 had disconnected the Water Temp gauge for the Universal A4--as he believed it had a short. I have searched the web for a wiring diagram for the four terminals on the back of the gauge--with no luck. I actually tried to remove the gauge from the panel but it seems...
  14. W

    Wiring harness on E38 - 200

    When I installed speakers in the salon of my E38 I was real happy to find that speaker wire had been run to the V berth at manufacture. When I prepared to install refrigeration it was great to discover that wire had been run from the control panel to the galley and back to the lazerette...
  15. M

    Bow running light wiring problem

    I had someone who knows what he's doing troubleshoot my not working bow running light. He concluded that the bulb, fixture itself and connection there are O.K., that the connection at the electrical panel is now clean and O.K, and that the problem may be somewhere in the wiring inside the bow...
  16. L

    Ericson 30 in Goleta, CA - Mast Wiring

    Hi , I am new to this forum, I have an Ericson 30 tho I am not sure what variation,it was built in 1967. I have been trying to fix it up over the last year, it was in serious disrepair, the teak was alot of work but not to bore you with the details but now I am stuck with a problem I cannot...
  17. S

    E-30+ mast wiring

    I decided that as long as I had my mast I would replace the wiring inside the mast. (talk about making work for yourself) Because of the twists and turns the wire follows it is impossible to run any type of messenger as you pull the old wires. Their is a wire raceway on the back side of the mast...
  18. F

    E30+ Electrical wiring question

    I would appreciate some help in locating the wiring connections for the lights on the mast (deck, steaming and anchor) at the mast base. None of these lights work on my 1984 E30+, and the bulbs look ok (I know that's no guarantee), but there is no power at the bulbs, so I'm thinking it may be...
  19. T

    E26 Wiring at mast step

    I have dropped the mast and installed a deck light on the mast of my '84 E-26 (#256). There is a 4-pin connector on a wiring harness coming out of the deck, sealed in with sealant, to mate with the connector into the mast harness. Luckily, there is a spare pin on the connectors to accomodate...
  20. G

    battery charger wiring

    According to my diving service (whom I am not convinced is truthful) I am going through one shaft zinc a month. They never leave the remnants behind so I can't verify and I refuse to hop in the nasty water of Marina Del Rey. BUT, I would not be surprised if I had stray current so I'm inspecting...
  21. D

    basic wiring question

    i'm replacing the ancient stereo in the cabin of my E27 with a new Pioneer car stereo with CD/MP3/etc. the new stereo comes with two power leads, one for "constant" and the other for "switched," i guess depending on whether your car's ignition has an ACC position for accessories when the motor...
  22. E

    E34 Windlass Wiring

    We've decided to put a windlass on our 1988 E34. In trying to plan the wiring routing, I've hit the great unknown are under the moulded V-berth lockers. I'n not sure what is on either side of the large locker under the middle of the V-berth. It appears that there is a plywood bulkhead on the...
  23. R

    Ericson 23 1976 Wiring ?HELP?

    My boat is a combination of old and new electrical wiring. The new wiring has been poorly done, and is no help. I'm trying to clean up and make sense of it. The older wiring, coming from the battery area, has four wires-black,pinkish(probably red to start), tan colored, and blue. These wires...
  24. ron7546

    New AC wiring

    Well, the bug has bitten and time to begin those upgrades that I Have been thinking about all winter. And what a winter! ! ! We live in the area you saw every morning for a week on the national news.Received 12 ft. of snow in that 1st week of Feb.(Eastern end of Lake Ontario) My 1st project is a...
  25. Luffin it

    #2 wiring loom, E-27

    I am in the process of stepping the mast on our E-27. I asked the boat yard if there was a wire connection for the number 2 wire loom in the base. They weren't sure but assured me that could just snip the wires? Does anyone know if there is a connector or cannon plug in the base or is that the...
  26. Luffin it

    #2 wiring loom, E-27

    I am in the process of stepping the mast on our E-27. I asked the boat yard if there was a wire connection for the number 2 wire loom in the base. They weren't sure but assured me that could just snip the wires? Does anyone know if there is a connector or cannon plug in the base or is that the...
  27. B

    Ericson 36C Wiring Diagrams

    Does anyone have wiring diagrams for the Ericson 36C? There aren't any posted in the Specs & Documents part of this forum. I"m restoring a 36C that was sunk and needs a complete wiring replacement....among many other things. Any other diagrams would be appreciated also.
  28. T

    Check Your Starter Wiring

    This tale may help you to avoid an engine fire on your Ericson. While cruising Lake Huron on our 1981 E38 this past summer we had a fire in the engine compartment. Fortunately, the fire was contained to the engine wiring harness and relatively little damage was done. What I think happened...
  29. ron7546

    Mast Wiring

    I`m in need of feedback on the "perfect" mast wiring solution for my E27. This last spring I rewired my mast after removing 9 sponges, 2 bird nests and an array lamp cords and assorted wires. I took the new wires and the coax down thru the mast shoe and into the corner of the head where they...
  30. D

    wiring in the 38 mast

    I want to add a tricolor to my early 38 and wonder what obstacles I'm going to face running another wire up the mast. Are there any obstacles such as foam in the mast, is the wiring in a tube? what should I expect? My current thought is to use an existing wire to feed three more up (one to...
  31. D

    E23 Wiring Diagram

    Just picked up a 1975 E23. It's in fairly good shape but unfortunately all of the wires coming out of the wiring panel have been cut off which leaves me with no lights or radio. Is there any chance that someone has a wiring diagram, wiring sketch or photo of the back of the wiring switch...
  32. M

    Wiring fridge

    Over the winter I have rewired my 35-2 including the installation of a new xantrec inverter. The fridge in my boat was wired to the 120 volt system for shore power and the 12 volt system when the boat was off the hook. Now that I have an inverter should I just wire the fridge to the 120 system...
  33. Mike Thomas

    Wiring Harness 76 E-29

    Does anyone know where I can find a wiring diagram for the pre-made harness that connects to the instrument panel in the cockpit? There is an over molded connector that looks like OEM equipment. Coming out of that connector I have one purple wire that looks like it corroded off or something...
  34. Chris Miller

    Starter... Solenoid? Wiring?

    Hey all... I'm having trouble getting my starter to turn. I've got full power in the batteries. I've searched on this topic here and found a couple of things, but wanted to check with you all and see what else I should be looking for. So far I'm thinking Check the wiring at the start...
  35. A

    Mast Wiring Access E30+

    Hi, As new ericson owners we are looking for advice. We recently had our ericson shipped to BC and have not put the mast on yet, patiently waiting for our rigger... We noticed that there is not an access panel on the bottom of the mast for wiring for the instruments on top of the mast. This...
  36. E

    Bad A/C DC wiring

    Hi All, First, I did post the same question over at the Sailnet list. Please forgive the double post, but not sure who is looking where at this point. this is more of a survey question than I need help, but I am also looking for feedback from those with more experience when it comes to...
  37. Luffin it

    Wiring oil low pressure switch A-4

    Doesn't anyone know how it's suppose to be wired? I've got one side connected to the Electric fuel pump and the other side connected to the positive side of the coil. My question is, is there a third wire connected to the coil side running to the starter soleniod? I've got a brown wire running...
  38. T

    E 38-200 Wiring and Plumbing

    I am upgrading the 12v system on my 89' E- 38-200 and want to run another battery cable from the engine to my house bank. This way I have one going directly from the alternator to the house bank. I want the second cable to go from my starting battery switch directly to the starter. I will be...
  39. K

    Knotmeter Wiring

    I have a 1989 E34 - does anyone know the routing of the knotmeter (and depthsounder) wiring? From the knotmeter (and depthsounder) the wiring enters a sleeve and runs up towards the V-berth. I checked under the V-berth and in surrounding compartments but cannot see any wiring or wiring sleeve...
  40. D

    Mast Wiring Noise

    I have a '71 E 29, It appears the wing inside the mast is loose. Extremely annoying to listen to the wires banging around inside the mast when laying at anchor all night. Any one have any solutions? Is there a way to fasten the wiring inside the mast to prvent this highly irratating noise...
  41. S

    Two Battery wiring

    Hello, Thanks for being out there for us newbies. I have a wife, she has a boat. Therefore, I am in need of help. This is the second season we have owned a 1973 E27. The previous owner used one battery. We have been told that it would be a better idea to use two batteries, just in...
  42. C

    Mast electrical wiring

    Hi, am getting ready to replace wiring in mast to suport combo lights on masthead and at location of steaming light. This means what used to be 4? wires will now become 5 wires (common ground, right?). Anyway it seems the wires enter the mast from the overhead in the head. What must I do to...
  43. S

    Need AC/DC wiring diagrams for E34

    I have the full owners manual for my 1987 E34 but am missing the ac and dc wiring diagram pages. If you have please let me know. E35 diagrams may be ok.
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