Farlander
Member II
Hi Everyone,
I was so grateful to discover this forum after recently purchasing my first water craft ever, a 1970 Ericson 35-2. I'm a sailing enthusiast and good mechanic although very novice sailor, so I was especially thankful to see Christian Williams and the current owner of his former Thelonius here as well. So, here goes - hoping to get insights from those more experienced!
At first it was unclear whether the boat was a 35' or 32'. The engine is diesel, not the atomic 4, and is located aft, not in midships. It was for these reasons I suspected prior to purchase the boat was actually a 32'. She measures 34' 7" LOA, which coincides with what www.sailboatdata.com reports. Can anyone conclusively confirm or deny if there was ever an early model 35-2 that came with engine mounted aft of the companionway steps? Or could this be a retrofit? I'm baffled.
I'm trying to identify the diesel engine. Suggestions are a 2 cylinder Perkins, with a 'marinized' closed loop (freshwater) cooling system. Any info on the engine (if anyone can identify it by the photo) and information on fluid change type of fluid are should I be looking for would be very helpful.
I haven't gotten her to my local marina yet so I'm still unsure about a lot of things, for example, the hull has not been inspected, but my impression is with a molded keel, she should be a very tough boat. Has anyone experienced problems with blisters? She has been in the Northern California area her entire life.
There is definitely some water entering the bilge. I suspect stuffing box, since after about a 45 minute motor the other day, we ran the bilge pump for about 30 seconds before water stopped coming out. I have been hearing about gate valves at the through hulls and how they all should be replaced immediately. Input on this?
The toilet mechanism is a mystery to me. There are two modes: dry and flush. In either mode, when you crank the handle, the head pumps out a through hull below the water line. Does 'dry' mode just mean no incoming sea water to help with the flush?
I'm interested in how to winterize the boat. Is there a way to drain the seawater from the heat exchanger? What fuel stabilizer would be a good choice?
I'm planning to do a haul out soon, and was going to clean, inspect, and paint the bottom, change the zincs, perform a cutlass bearing swap if necessary, and I particularly wanted to inspect the rudder post for any wear or deterioration. Any info regarding rudder post maintenance, service intervals, etc. would be invaluable.
Thanks so much in advance and can't wait to get this project underway and up to speed for some cruising!
Regards,
Joe S
Berkeley CA
Boat Pics:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/1i8fw8mo2ig1qcj/AAC-1xEIq8NBpQH7qetyoFPaa?dl=0
I was so grateful to discover this forum after recently purchasing my first water craft ever, a 1970 Ericson 35-2. I'm a sailing enthusiast and good mechanic although very novice sailor, so I was especially thankful to see Christian Williams and the current owner of his former Thelonius here as well. So, here goes - hoping to get insights from those more experienced!
At first it was unclear whether the boat was a 35' or 32'. The engine is diesel, not the atomic 4, and is located aft, not in midships. It was for these reasons I suspected prior to purchase the boat was actually a 32'. She measures 34' 7" LOA, which coincides with what www.sailboatdata.com reports. Can anyone conclusively confirm or deny if there was ever an early model 35-2 that came with engine mounted aft of the companionway steps? Or could this be a retrofit? I'm baffled.
I'm trying to identify the diesel engine. Suggestions are a 2 cylinder Perkins, with a 'marinized' closed loop (freshwater) cooling system. Any info on the engine (if anyone can identify it by the photo) and information on fluid change type of fluid are should I be looking for would be very helpful.
I haven't gotten her to my local marina yet so I'm still unsure about a lot of things, for example, the hull has not been inspected, but my impression is with a molded keel, she should be a very tough boat. Has anyone experienced problems with blisters? She has been in the Northern California area her entire life.
There is definitely some water entering the bilge. I suspect stuffing box, since after about a 45 minute motor the other day, we ran the bilge pump for about 30 seconds before water stopped coming out. I have been hearing about gate valves at the through hulls and how they all should be replaced immediately. Input on this?
The toilet mechanism is a mystery to me. There are two modes: dry and flush. In either mode, when you crank the handle, the head pumps out a through hull below the water line. Does 'dry' mode just mean no incoming sea water to help with the flush?
I'm interested in how to winterize the boat. Is there a way to drain the seawater from the heat exchanger? What fuel stabilizer would be a good choice?
I'm planning to do a haul out soon, and was going to clean, inspect, and paint the bottom, change the zincs, perform a cutlass bearing swap if necessary, and I particularly wanted to inspect the rudder post for any wear or deterioration. Any info regarding rudder post maintenance, service intervals, etc. would be invaluable.
Thanks so much in advance and can't wait to get this project underway and up to speed for some cruising!
Regards,
Joe S
Berkeley CA
Boat Pics:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/1i8fw8mo2ig1qcj/AAC-1xEIq8NBpQH7qetyoFPaa?dl=0