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This picture shows the new rudder that is being built by Dennis Choate's company. I couldn't get to the same angle for the second shot but it still pretty much shows the relative shapes. Dennis' shape is 14" deeper and less of a barn door design. The new one should actually be in the prop...

I am unstepping my mast and replacing all standing rigging over the next month. I plan to inspect everything carefully and replace anything with problems before an upcoming offshore passage down the West Coast from the Puget Sound. I'd like advice on what I should particularly look for on our...

There is some interior joinery in our future as we turn Senta II into our world cruiser. Some of that work will be plywood rather that solid teak, for obvious reasons. When I built a small speedboat as a kid I built it out of marine grade plywood, but that was the actual hull, not interior...

Can starboard be used for structural work ? There are flat areas in the cockpit where an ancient autopilot control panel has been installed. I need to fill those holes when I remove the old equipment. I'm wondering if using starboard or something like that is the right approach for filling in...

I am retrimming the companionway, and have removed all existing trim revealing the open seam between the deck and interior liner around the perimiter of the companionway. I believe Seth and other of the experts here have recommended the trim which holds the teak hatchboards in place should be...

On my last trip with my 35 year old Atomic 4, my engine temperature was getting over 180 degrees after 1-1/2 hours or so of motoring. I'd never flushed the engine in the 25 years I'd owned the boat and didn't want to use muriatic acid, due to its caustic nature. I got a product called...

I was doing some work on my carb on my 78 E29 when my date (this was her second weekend on the boat) asked how does the bilge blower work? I proceded to explain and she continued to question. I was showing her that the enblower is in the engine compartment and that there is an exhaust hose...

I am finally getting around to posting the work I did this spring before launch. Sanded and painted topside decks, sanded and painted mast new mast plate new winch rope clutch and deck sheave organizer to run lines aft. New radios new anchor light new solar panel... the list goes on over 60...

Hi folks... Just Joined and need advice on a Marina for Launch and Checkout in Northern Maine - (mabey Eastport). (not Much Action on the Northeast Forum - so I'm trying Here) Just Bought 1972 E 35II - #268. Having the boat trucked to Maine from New Bern. N.C...then some work...checkout and...

I have an Ericson 23, which I just bought that needs some bottom work. It is presently on a trailer. Any suggestions on how to support it off of the trailer to make working and painting the bottom easier. Thanks.

I'm putting in a mooring, and discovering that by far the most expensive part of a mooring is the bottom chain. :( 400# mushroom anchor - $320 35' of 1/2" galv top chain - $100 Buoy, pennant, pickup float, shackles, etc - $250 35' of 1" bottom chain - [/b]$700[/b] :boohoo: Ouch...

Hi there, my boat is in Sandusky Ohio (Lake Erie) and it has a soft spot in the cockpit floor. Im looking for someone to do this work or does anyone know of someone that has reasonable pricing unlike my drydock facilities. Thanks Taz

I have some fiberglass and core (deck and cabin top) repair work that I need to have done on my boat and wonder if anyone has a good referral for me. I've had a hard time finding someone in Annapolis to do the work and would consider taking my boat south or across the bay to find someone who is...

My beloved '69 E32 is starting to overwhelm me with maintenance. Last weekend I discovered that the bulkhead has turned to mush around the chainplates. The wood is solid only around the bottom one or two bolts. I am not willing to drop $5k or more to hire somebody to disassemble all the...

My wife gets seasick if there is rolling waves on Lake Superior. :boohoo: Dramamine makes her sleepy. Has anyone had experience with the ReliefBand product that gives little electrical impulses? :confused: Jon

what kind of wood are the two main dividers between the v-berth and the head in a 1974 e-27? what is the best way to refinish it? the wood is old looking, many holes, many scratchs. would you varnish or just sand down to raw wood and stain?

My cockpit sole needs a serious repair - an area around the steering pedestal needs to be replaced because of delamination and rot. When I bought the boat I got a quote for the work in Boston - I've since brought the boat to Virginia and have a quote that is significantly higher. I'm thinking...

As you can tell from the list of items in the subject line I'm tackling a range of issues. I'm the new and proud owner of Galileo, an Ericson 35-3. She's currently on the hard and I'd like to take care of a few things before I launch her (I know, it's mid October, but I just bought it!)...