Recent content by Bill Ferguson

Bought two years ago and started outfitting for single handed cruising but illness forces sale. Shoal draft model, draws 4'11, but original owner added bulb/wing to keel designed by Naval Architect. 1999 Yanmar 3GMF with 570 hours. Main, 90% and 135% roller furling genoas, cruising spinnaker...

RVG Sail Size Steve, I've had a couple of these vanes (both purchased used) and would love to find another one, they work great. The original came with two sails, one that fit the entire 'window' framed by the mast and the upper and lower sail arms. I'm guessing it was a 4 or 5 oz. acrylic...

Been there, done both I have owned Cal 29, 36, and 39, as well as Ericson 29 and now an Ericson 35-III. I've looked into the E-38 as well before purchasing the Cal 39. I could write for days on the relative merits of both lines, but if you want to send a private message I'll give you my cell #...

If they are still cast bronze then count me in as well. Bill Ferguson 'Tenacious', E35-3 #262

I'm getting ready to have a new aluminum diesel tank built based on the original Ericson fabrication drawing. Unfortunately, the drawing covers only the tank and says nothing about plumbing fittings or flanges for pick-up/return tubes or cleanout covers. I know enough to avoid brass and...

Skabeeb, I live in Florida, about as far south as you can get but- still gets chilly in January. Gotta be prepared in case of global cooling!

Andy, I've used both the Sig Marine and the Force 10 bulkhead mount propane heaters on previous boats. They are compact and easy to vent with the one inch flue pipe. Just make sure you have relatively straight flue pipe run from the heater to the deck vent of at least 24 inches. Natural...