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This seems like it should be obvious, but I couldn't find any info on the Stewart Warner website. How do you go about changing the bulbs on the original (I think) Stewart Warner gauges found on a 1977 E27? Three of mine are out. There is a little black plastic sleeve on the back, but I'm not...

I've noticed over the past couple months of cruising that the m25 in my E27 goes through a lot of coolant. Recently I noticed some in the bilge, and almost none in the reservoir, so I realized I had to deal with it right away. I added coolant, started the engine with the covers off, and...

I feel silly asking this question, but where do you check/change the transmission oil on the M25 engine? I have an Ericson 27, so it's a bit difficult to access as is. I found a likely-looking bolt on top, but didn't want to go tearing into things without knowing. I have the short technical...

I'm looking to build a fold-down table for the saloon in the Ericson 27 I just bought. It was removed by previous owners and there is now a flat-screen TV in it's place. Sadly I need a place to do charting/drink beer/play dominos more than I need a big screen to watch Netflix on. Any...

I recently purchased a 1977 Ericson 27. As with many boats, lots of the deck fittings leak, as do the chainplates where they pass though the deck. I will be cleaning out the old adhesive and re-bedding this area (probably with 4200 or 5200) first, I wanted to inpect the lower end of the...