Recent content by Andy Rogers

I've listed it on eBay....brand new...bought as spare and never installed. They sell for over $500 new. Fits Universal Diesel model 5432. https://www.ebay.com/itm/263775962019

Hi Loren, This won't be compatible with your engine. Sorry. However I did look it up and this part now sells new for over $550 so anyone that buys this is getting a huge bargain. http://shop.toadmarinesupply.com/ships_store/index.php?p=details&mfc=Universal&sku=298845

Bought as a spare for a 1984 Ericson 38. Never installed, never used, includes gasket. Originally $290. Yours for $150. (Edit: Plus shipping. This thing is pretty substantial so guessing $20 to ship.) Please email me at ffoil -at- yahoo.com if interested. Thanks.

I wonder what this means for Saga, too. Nothing mentioned in the bankruptcy notice but apparently PSC was building the Saga models since 2006. Sad news all around. http://www.sagayachts.com/main.html

If you have a Bomar portlight, you can call them and they'll determine which is the correct gasket to order. I just ordered today from Sailnet at 1.95/ft. http://www.pompanette.com/bomar It is important to determine if you have cast, plastic, or forged portlights. Different portlights...

Keel bolts in 80's era Ericsons we're J-casted into the lead keel. This means they took 1" threaded rod (or 3/4" in the case of the trailing bolt) bent it into a J shape, and then the bolts where cast into the molten lead. Removal of the bolts requires taking the keel off and melting out the...

Yes...it was at Spicer's and had been there since early fall so I don't think it was storm damage. It was in very sorry shape before they demolished it and I didn't get a chance to see the name. I've been down at Spicer's a few times over the winter and am always surprised to see how many...

Spotted this Ericson in Noank, CT. The week before it was more recognisable but had very serious damage to the hull. The yard then demolished to cart it away.

Hi Jon, What year is your 381? I just had all the nuts and bolts replaced in my 1984 E38 which include twelve 1" bolts and one 3/4" bolt at the trailing end of the keel. Let me know if you need any more info. Much to my dismay, I've become a keel bolt expert this past year! Andy

Steve, Do you know what size sliders you bought for your headliner? I've got a bunch of zippers in need of replacement and this looks like just the thing. Thanks, Andy

Congratulations to Sean on making a really great site. I'm honored to roll the post-o-meter to 1000.

Well I did it....I bought and assembled a new Harken 2.0 MkIII roller furler last weekend. Fingers crossed that all goes well when the yard steps the mast with the new furler in place. Thanks again to everyone. Hopefully we'll have an easier time with the genoa this season, which I can only...

So I ended up sending out my prop for repitching my Machine Works at Essex. I haven't received the bill yet but it's going to be between 120 and 140 for repitching, reconditioning, balancing and cleaning. The end result will be a two blade 16x13 which should get me closer to the bottom end of...

So my quotes came in between $75 and $150 to repitch two inches. This should bring me into the bottom end of the cruising range for the 5432 (M-40) so I've decided to go ahead and have it done by Machine Works at Essex in New London CT. As for the Max Prop, I've just blown my G's for this...

I just finished emailing a bunch of prop shops to get an idea of prices. So for, one reply and the person suggested that I need about 10 or 12 inches of pitch so I wouldn't be able to get my 16x15 prop down to that. Any E-38 owners out there know the diameter and pitch of their fixed two...