Recent content by Arthur B. Hicks

E27 deep bilge Jwolfgra; This is very interesting. My E27 also has an integral keel, but the entire aft end of the fiberglass keel (about 12" long and 4 feet deep" is hollow and acts as the bilge. I can't even see the bottom without a flashlight. I was hoping to hear from some other...

I bought my 1971 Ericson a year ago and was supprised at how deep the bilge is. (all the way to the bottom of the aft portion of the keel) There is a float activated pump way down there, and I don't get much water, but it is almost impossible to keep clean. It also seems a little scary to...