Replacement bow pulpit and stanchion for a 1979 Ericson 35 mark II

[mwelter]

I just recently wrecked my bow pulpit and a stanchion on my 1979 Ericson mark II by making a near-fatal error thinking that I could tie up to my new Mooring ball using my dock lines temporarily until I could purchase the proper gear. Unfortunately we had a storm come through with 50 knot winds which broke my dock lines.
Any help locating a new bow pulpit and front stanchion would be greatly appreciated.
A very humble Captain Mark

 

[Afrakes]

I believe that Railmakers the original supplier is still in business in CA.

 

[mwelter]

Thank you for that information, I will try contacting them.
Anyone else have any thoughts?

 

[mwelter]

Thank you for that information, I will try contacting them.
Anyone else have any thoughts?

I just called railmakers and Dave from railmakers confirm that they were the original ome for Erikson and they still have the drawings. They do not have the bow pulpit but are willing to make one. Any other thoughts where I could get one already made?

 

[Baslin]

I just bought a used one for my E38. Its not an exact fit so I'm having to drill new mounting holes for the one I got used. I got a price from railmakers and it was $1500...I bought the used one for $250

 

[mwelter]

Where does one find used deck parts like the bow pulpit and stanchions?

 

[Baslin]

The pulpit I found had the stanchion bases welded on. There were no slip joints. I have my 4 old stanchion bases still.

 

[Loren Beach]

Plan B: It might be best to have a new pulpit fabricated that fits properly, pay the deductible, and let your insurer take care of the $$.

 

[nquigley]

Where does one find used deck parts like the bow pulpit and stanchions?

Try Sailboatwreckers.com in Lynden WA

 

[Mr. Scarlett]

+1 for Sailboatwreckers.

 

[garryh]

no idea about sourcing, but one recommendation while you are at it, is to have a new one fabricated (or look for a used one) with wider 'front legs' (ie. farther back) to actually allow room to mount a solid bow roller. Pretty well impossible with the original footprint.