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E381 Refit after Hawaii Cruise 2017
2017 breadcrumb trail here. Click on the day icons for log entries. I spent more than a year outfitting and preparing the 1984 E38 for this solo sail from LA to Oahu and return. Upgrades included new standing rigging (partial), running rigging, uncoated lifelines, backstay chainplate...- Christian Williams
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E25CB Balsa Core Repair: Cabin Top and Companionway - Part 2
Sometimes I wish I could retire now and spend all my time working on restoring my boat, and then take it on trips to Michigan, Florida, and the NC coast. It can be disheartening when weeks go by without any progress, I do love working on her. But I have a great job, and it funds our project...- olsenjohn
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E25CB Basa Core Repair: Side Decks Part-2 "Build Back"
Greeetings fellow Vikings! At last comes the build back of the side decks and with great excitement we realize that we are nearing the end of the balsa core replacement on the deck!!!! After the side decks there is only one small foredeck area left!!! Fitting the Balsa Core For whatever...- olsenjohn
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E27 Me and "Tween'r" (Ericson 27)
I've had a lot of boats during my 56 plus years of being on this earth, most of which have been sailboats. Sailing is my favorite. At age twelve we lived on a small 100 lake in north Alabama, Pine Lake. My dad got me a Super Snark. It was Super because it wasn't just a hull of exposed...- SeaDart
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E31C Brightwork Refinish
The appearance of the forward hatch on my boat was looking a bit tired. Even though the varnish gets refresher coats, I am always bummed at how quickly the gloss fades and if left alone too long, you're looking at stripping back to bare and starting over. I wanted to take the hatch off and...- Martin King
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