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Stern Stern is by far the easiest/cheapest. here is what I did to my E27: back into slip, temporarily remove stern ladder, and voila! Ladder blocks some but still legible. I recently sold her but plan on doing same to new boat. tom

Ya if I were to do this I would make a low offer and consider it a project. The engine is a Westerbeke. probably similar to Universal. aren't a lot of these name brand engines just a marinized Kubota? tom

Report back after viewing Saturday: Report back after viewing Saturday: I love that boat! Spent quite a bit of time on it Saturday, after visiting several others it just plain felt good if you know what I mean -- very pleasing to the senses and very comfortable. I was pleased to find no...

Good Catch! Thanks Christian! I'd better find out about that for sure. i'm not sure what i (a non-mechanic) can look for or check, but I certainly wont proceed without some answers. Thanks again, tom

there are actually lots of pictures on the web, more than I could take --- 73 of em!: tom http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1977/Ericson-35-2918812/Anacortes/WA/United-States#.Vo_KgU1FC70

Thank you for those very thoughtful answers, that really helps! it is extra useful to hear from owners who actually have one. i can go in with my eyes wide(r) open having this knowledge. i am getting excited for my appointment Saturday! Thanks again, tom

I just sold my Ericson 27. It wasn't even listed for sale, but a guy came by and bought it anyway. I figured it must be meant to be? I really liked that boat but my wife did not, she thought it was too small. Going this weekend to look at an Ericson 35 (older version) that claims it has been...

Nice job on the hatch! (i don't suppose you'd like to make another one and sell it to me?) Happy Sailing, the E27's sail great, tom

I have them, and recommend them. Mainly for preventing sun damage (yellowing if you've seen windows that don't have them) so not so important in PNW where you an I are as it would be in CA or FL. But still, I think it makes a big difference. My slip faces the sun most of the day. After 6 years...

Thanks Glyn, what a great tip! I will most certainly use that method! i'll bet you're good at reverse-engineering stuff? Thanks for the link Christian. Yep, aint it the truth, just about anything you want to know about anything is on the net! im currently using it to build a sprinkler...

Thanks all, I appreciate both ideas. for this weekend I will try swapping halyards, while I start to work on finding/making a mounting base to eventually mount the second winch on the mast. I have never "tapped" holes before but I assume this is something I can find a tool for at the hardware...

My E27 Mast Has only 1 Halyard Winch. Original 1977 equipment nothing led to cockpit. No Spinnaker. The 1 existing halyard winch is on the Port side of the mast, which in my case at least, is the Main halyard side. There is nothing but a cleat on the Starboard side for the headsail halyard...

i was originally going to reply to this as i have an E27 with new prop, but then I noticed you have different engine. -- so not sure if this applies because I have Atomic 4 but here is what I have and it works well: http://www.atomic4.com/propeller.html Indigo 3 blade with winglets 10inch...

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Poor Man's Boarding Ladder E27 I made my own out of an old CrisCraft ladder and some minor hardware: I just had to trim about an inch from the inside top piece and buy a couple used track fittings. The whole setup cost me about $50 bucks. Not pretty, but effective. The E27 already had/has a...