Port lights on Ericson 36C

[nvannelli]

One of the things I dislike the most about the Ericson 36c is the lack of opening portlights. I have searched quite a bit looking for a suitable option to replace the non-opening lexan glass with port lights that open with no luck. I have found some options that may work, yet are very expensive and I am concerned about the fit and installation.

On Yachtworld, there is a 36C for sale in Ontario that has portlights (although only 2 of the 6). It is the only example of opening portlights I have encountered on a 36C

Does anyone know the owner of "Sterling" in Mississauga, Ontario or have contact information? Or, does anyone know anything about the portlights they found and installed? Attached are some photos from the listing on Yachtworld: https://www.yachtworld.com/yacht/1977-ericson-36c-9559955/

 

[Christian Williams]

Any possibility of adding a few small opening hatches on deck? Might work better than ports on the hull, which are more exposed than opening ports on a cabin house. .

My model has two opening ports on the cabin house, but they aren't all that effective. Much more air flow from the deck hatches.

 

[Elgyn]

A deck prism might be a good option for more light

 

[David Vaughn]

Second on the deck prism idea. Our E31 Independence has one in the v berth. It makes quite a difference.

 

[peaman]

Others here have mentioned and recommended Port Townsend Foundry as a quality supplier of specialty metal components for yachts. They may even be familiar with "Sterling". See images 8, 9, 10 in their product gallery.

 

[Twilson789]

We have an Ericson 35-2 and put in stainless steel opening portlights from Newfound metals about 12 years ago. They work great. It was an easier fitting with some small adjustments. Used Butyl to seal.

 

[mjsouleman]

One of the things I dislike the most about the Ericson 36c is the lack of opening portlights. I have searched quite a bit looking for a suitable option to replace the non-opening lexan glass with port lights that open with no luck. I have found some options that may work, yet are very expensive and I am concerned about the fit and installation.

On Yachtworld, there is a 36C for sale in Ontario that has portlights (although only 2 of the 6). It is the only example of opening portlights I have encountered on a 36C

Does anyone know the owner of "Sterling" in Mississauga, Ontario or have contact information? Or, does anyone know anything about the portlights they found and installed? Attached are some photos from the listing on Yachtworld: https://www.yachtworld.com/yacht/1977-ericson-36c-9559955/

The owner of Sterling has a blog with email link - https://ericson-36c-kasidah.blogspot.com/
I am currently negotiating for purchase.

Mark "Souleman" Soule

 

[MARLAUREN]

Second on the deck prism idea. Our E31 Independence has one in the v berth. It makes quite a difference.

Hi David, have you posted photos of your prism online somewhere? Been planning on installing one on my E31 Independence as well. Would love to see the placement of yours if you're so inclined.

 

[David Vaughn]

There’s photos and descriptions for disassembly in this blog post

Deck Port? Deck Prism? Whatever it’s called, I fixed it.​

It was in place when we bought the boat. I don’t know for sure but it may have been a factory option. The brochure shows one over the v-berth. If I was replacing or installing from scratch I would look at the ones Fisheries Supply has. Their glass is fresnelled, where ours is just flat plate glass. Theirs should spread the light a bit better.
Let me know if you have any other questions.

 

[mjsouleman]

There’s photos and descriptions for disassembly in this blog post

Deck Port? Deck Prism? Whatever it’s called, I fixed it.​

It was in place when we bought the boat. I don’t know for sure but it may have been a factory option. The brochure shows one over the v-berth. If I was replacing or installing from scratch I would look at the ones Fisheries Supply has. Their glass is fresnelled, where ours is just flat plate glass. Theirs should spread the light a bit better.
Let me know if you have any other questions.

I am the owner of Sterling II mentioned above, to your question, Sterling has 2 prisms on the forward deck that illuminate the salon nicely during the day and 2 opening port lights with 2 more scheduled for a future project.

 

[MARLAUREN]

There’s photos and descriptions for disassembly in this blog post

Deck Port? Deck Prism? Whatever it’s called, I fixed it.​

It was in place when we bought the boat. I don’t know for sure but it may have been a factory option. The brochure shows one over the v-berth. If I was replacing or installing from scratch I would look at the ones Fisheries Supply has. Their glass is fresnelled, where ours is just flat plate glass. Theirs should spread the light a bit better.
Let me know if you have any other questions.

Excellent. Thanks for the info.

 

[MARLAUREN]

I am the owner of Sterling II mentioned above, to your question, Sterling has 2 prisms on the forward deck that illuminate the salon nicely during the day and 2 opening port lights with 2 more scheduled for a future project.

Thanks for the reply. Are the prisms the triangular ones? If so, did you source and install them yourself?

 

[mjsouleman]

Thanks for the reply. Are the prisms the triangular ones? If so, did you source and install them yourself?

They are circular and they were installed before I purchased Sterling:

 

[MARLAUREN]

She's beautiful! Thanks for the video.

 

[peaman]

She's beautiful! Thanks for the video.

That's a helluva lotta boat packed into 36 feet. Very nice!

 

[MARLAUREN]

That's a helluva lotta boat packed into 36 feet. Very nice!

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