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Gone: Cargo shifting ... yacht design anachronisms Wow that was fast ... spoken for. A local boating friend and designer. In the spirit of Glyn, sans chick magnet puppies ... We're having to shed volume and weight too as we get ready to set off. I have a small collection of 'I could...

So I just finished installing and then doing a Bellingham to Olympia shakedown cruise with the Electric Yacht motor and controller. I am not a representative of this company, but I have to say it was a real good experience and the motor has been amazing. I have posted a lot of pictures at...

Got this e-mail from Yachtpals We've already printed out our research vessel sticker and affixed it to Senta II ;) -Sven

Sailing outside Channel Islands Harbor on Saturday we saw quite a few classic wooden sailboats. Looked like a race was on. Hung around for a while and noticed a nice topsail gaff-rigged schooner with a blue hull. Very pretty. Was shooting some black and white film in my old Nikon FE2 and got a...

I've seen many inquiries about shorty pedestals, just came across this one while trolling Ebay, not affiliated with the seller - not even bidding on it...

Any one know of a used Y S pedestal for Sale? The base on our E 38 is cracke from one of the mounting holes and needs to be replaced. We are not doing any extended stuff this year due to a new job, so I have some time... Thanks, Harold, S/V Mischief Maker

Some how the retaining ring forward of my wheel has gone missing. This is the spring clip that the wheel is pressed against when the retaining nut is tightened. Does anyone know the proper size or a replacement source? The axle shaft is 1" diameter. Does Edson have something similar in their...

E31C wins 1st overall in double handed class, we had our wind for the series 20 -30 knots for the four race series. We ended up with 2 firsts and 1 third and one throw out to win the series. Who says a old heavy weight can't go fast! Brian Walter E31C Nemo Hull #2

SPECIAL REPORT: J/World Sinks on Ha-Ha I'm sure many of you sailors have had the special experience of sighting a whale, or a pod of whales. I doubt many of you have been attacked and sunk by a whale. But that's what happened to "J/World" - a J/120 - this morning after check-in with the...

W.I.B. Crealock dies at 89; yacht designer and author. http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-william-crealock10-2009oct10,0,5398248.story Crealock's ashes will be scattered at sea on Nov. 8. The public can watch from Point Fermin Park in San Pedro. Instead of flowers, the family has...

Ok so I thought I bookmarked the source for the people that are casting new Yacht Specialties binnacle mounts with the shift lever section in them. I cannot seem to locate it on a search of the site. Can anyone find that thread for me? Thanks, Guy Stevens

The Yacht Specialties steering pedestal sprocket on my '84 E-28 has some damaged teeth so that the steering has a kink in it while the chain passes over those damaged teeth. I remember discussions here years ago about finding replacements. I believe the general consensus was that there were...

Speaking of rocks http://captrichardrodriguez.blogspot.com/2009/08/threading-needle.html it's hard to watch the first time. The bowman on the trailing boat in the last pair goes for a short swim.

I'm using "rock" loosely since the first song I am posting is a video by a country artist, Lyle Lovett. Post videos of your favorite yacht rock or sailing song that you want to share. Lyle Lovett - If I Had a Boat

While pulling my pedestal for repairs I lost half the master link from my chain to the bilge abis. In measuring the chain & sprocket .. the chain link measures 5/8"and between the sprocket teeth looks like 3/4". Edson talks about 5/8" #50 chain for their pedestals. Being a chain idiot .. I'm...

Hi, Today I noticed a crack about 2" in our Yacht Specialties pedestal, and am looking for advice on how I can fix it properly. I can't post a picture, but will try to describe it. It looks like the top piece that holds the instruments is made of fibreglass, and it sits on two stainless...

I'd like to touch up the paint on the pedestal but I don't know what paints might be compatible with the original (?) coating. It doesn't need a complete redo, just touch up here and there. I'd rather brush than mess with spray cans and possible overspray. Thanks, -Sven

All, From time to time I see threads about someone needing to locate a YS binnacle so I thought I'd pass this on. I was at Minny's Ship Chandlery in Newport Beach CA, 949.548.4192 yesterday and stumbled across a complete Yacht Specialties binnacle sans gear shift rod, just the rod but the rest...

I am calling around to marine fabricators to get a new pedestal guard. This will be 1" 316 SS, thick wall tubing with 12.5" center to center width and 50" height. Guards can be shortened if needed with a simple pipe cutter. It is a simple single bend guard. Nothing fancy. I am hoping we...

When crawling around to try to map all the through-hulls and also putting on second hose-clamps where needed I noticed that the shifter cable (plastic) sheath is split in one location. The shifting is quite smooth so I think it is just the plastic that is going and not the cable or wound metal...

Rough but available - starting bid $300 - complete with idlers & plate. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/WHEEL-HELM-FROM-TILLER-CONVERSION-BY-YACHT-SPECIALTIES_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ31281QQihZ005QQitemZ150235068833QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

All, I was sniffing around eBay a few minutes ago and stumbled into this 310001014578 and thought I'd post it on the off change that someone might be looking for one. Ttthats al folksl, Glyn Judson, E31 hull #55, Marina del Rey, CA

Hi All, We bought a CS-36 earlier this season and it has a cockpit mounted main sheet traveler right in front of the pedestal. I did not want to switch to mid boom sheeting and therefore could not install an offset pedestal guard with Navpod's for the instruments. After giving this quite a bit...

36" Yacht Specialties original equipment destroyer wheel from 1989 Ericson 38-200 for sale. Straight hub, fits 1" shaft. Excellent condition. Purchased larger wheel. Best offer. Larry Koch Kolika

Hi All, I have been very frustrated owning a pedestal no longer made and parts availability is getting very scarce. Since I have end boom sheeting on my boat I could not add an offset pedestal guard. So I had to devise my own way of mounting my electronics at the helm. After much thought I...

The race starts at 1 pm. Tuesday December 26th, "Oz" time. Here is a link to the official race website, which includes a countdown to start clock. Sydney-Hobart Yacht Race 2006 One of the maxi entrants has had to pull out due to dismasting during practice for the event. Merry...

I am looking for authentication by the factory that I own an Ericson Yacht. I have a 1968, 30 ft Ericson Hull Number 79, located in Seattle Washington. I'm a USCG Charter Captain and I want to use the vessel for teaching sailing classes. This necessitates that document the vessel as...

Hi All, I have an E35/3 with Merriman Yacht specialties pedestal. The quadrant stop is a stainless tube about 1" in diameter which is inserted into a hole in the casting under the pedestal. The stop is very loose in the hole. I can take the tube in my fingers and rattle it back & forth -...

All, I visited Minney's Yacht Surplus on Sunday and found what I needed (a miracle) and at a good price. While I was there, I scoured the place for anything else that might look good. During this walk-through, I spotted a Yacht Specialtied binnacle, the short type that fit the T-shaped...

A search of the site found numerous entries on Yacht Specialties pedestals but nothing specific on replacement of the control (throttle and transmission shifting) cables. The transmission control cable has a bend in it between the shift lever and attachment bracket at the top end of the Yacht...

Thread formerly entitled Protest Exorbitant Slip Rate Increases at California Yacht Marinas! Protest Exorbitant Slip Rate Increases at California Yacht Marinas! I came home last night to find the following letter in my mail box. My current slip fees are $243.00 plus electric. They were...

Protest Exorbitant Slip Rate Increases at California Yacht Marinas! I came home last night to find the following letter in my mail box. My current slip fees are $243.00 plus electric. They were roughly based on a rate of $8.50 per foot from when I first secured my slip back in 2002. Can...

My 1980 E38 has the YS steering pedestal and the 4" adjustable sheave assembly with quadrant stop. See page 23 of the Yacht Specialties Steering Catalog in the Specs & Docs section of the board. How is the quadrant stop held in the casting? It's hanging there under the cockpit floor, with a...

While sitting back and sipping some Capt. Morgan's Private Stock rum, (no Coke needed), a thought ran through my mind. My brain being somewhat like a rusty trap,you never know when some thing will get caught, or if it will just lie there, I figured this meant that maybe it MIGHT be an idea worth...

For those of you looking for Yacht Specialties steering gear, check out http://baconsails.com/ships_store/product_info.php?cPath=4268&products_id=24272 Or go to www.baconsails.com and click on the consignment hardware link, got to 3rd page. Don't know if the quadrant is included or...

I'm working up a "one way to do it" article. I didn't take any photos during the process, so I'm going to demonstrate on a friends wheel

I have had trouble all season with my steering. It would "catch" just before right full rudder and I would hear a bell like sound coming from inside the pedestal. Obviously either the cable or the chain was banging on the inside of the pedestal tube. Investigated the problem today. Was hoping...

I am looking to purchase an Ericson Yacht 35 feet or larger, I live in Rainier Oregon and would like to find something in the Pacific Northwest, If you have such a boat or know of one for sale please let me know. Thank You Doug Hamilton 503-556-8104

Ericson 27 Volvo Diesel (I think it's a volvo) New teak sliding hatch Wheel Steering New halyards/running rigging San Francisco Yacht Harbor Berth (Gashouse Cove) I'm selling for a friend of mine who has moved south. The boat is in decent shape though needs some TLC. It's due for a...