Recent content by Bill Tanner

Replacing wire Halyard According to the info online a 4 mm dynema rope has a breaking point at 2000 kilo average breakload, that will fit right in that hole as the wire is 4.1mm. It will also dirt the sheave as it's virtually the same diameter in addition to being very light. Does anyone out...

photos of halyard and winch Okay so im not a techie I have the pics on my phone and the file seems to be too large to send, when your done laughing can I email directly to someone from my phone? lol Thanks Bill T

Repacing wire halyard Okay so I'm back at the boat ready to measure the all wire halyard, as I look at the winch the wire goes into and out of two holes and the wire is held with two set screws if I go to all Dyneena can I stay with the same diameter as the wire and use the set screws?

All metal Halyard Hello again and thanks for all of the advise. The halyard is all wire ( I have to get there and measure) and is attached to a #3 Barrient winch at the mast which works just fine, I have seen the comments about possible broken arms and such though if I can use it I will. I am...

Hello there, I have a 1977 Ericson Crusing 31 and I am the new owner of a boat that hasn't been sailed in 10 years. This week I went out and after a couple of malfunctions I returned safely to port. I have the all wire halyard on the mainsail which I discovered has ( meat hooks) fraying wire...

Thank you so much Thank you everyone for your support, advise, and encouragement. Bill T

3 week follow up pi Well I hope that my photo is attached if so my leak or water coming in is approximately 10 in his forward of the fan, there is a curved piece of wood that goes all the way across with little wooden plugs covering what I believe are screws. Am I to remove these plugs and take...

Vinyl There is vinyl at the top above the wood I believe if I remove that I will be able to see the bolts, no holes are stripped I don't get it and I havnt tugged on the lifelines I board from the other side. Thanks Bill T

3rd week of ownership Thank you Loren, Yes there are black spores on the foam which was replaced in 02 and has barely been used at all and the fabric was new then too and shows no signs of wear. And the zippers are rusted and many days of wd40 and penetrating oil have not helped. But...

Okay so I purchase this beautiful boat which smells sweet and no signs of any interior leaks, we splash on Jun 5th and on my third trip down I am met with a very strong mold and mildew smell. Upon further examination I fine two wet cushions one in the v berth port side and one in the starboard...

Hello, After purchasing a 1977 31Crusing we have found that the tri color light and the mast head or running lights are not working. So its a trip to the top of drop the mast? And since she is so old would it be a good thing to just replace with the brighter and lower power usage LED'S ? And if...

Apple Ipad Air 2 128 GB Wi-Fi & celluar Hello, I have just purchased a 1977 Ericson Cruising 31 and I am looking at some electronics as whets on their is old. I have some air miles and have been looking at www.mileageplusawards at the Apple iPad Air 2 128 GB with wi-fi and cellular capable...

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Quad Box Thanks Gyyn, Thank you for the advise the install looked great, not only that when we arrived at the boat on friday Larry took one look at the quadrant box and found that your repair had already been completed, now the insurance company is not taking my word for it so I have a 6 ton...

1977 Head thru hull I had a sink drain thru hull with a rotted backing plate due to improper installation, I had help in replacing but we went to west marine and picked one off the shelf, hopefully she will float and not head for Davey jones locker. This was was installed with a teak backing...