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Ok- So, it is necessary to flush raw (salt) water cooled with fresh water as part of winterizing.

thanks Thank you for the extensive list- are you raw water cooled? did you flush the system with fresh? Thank you! Rag Doll Maintenance Prior to Fall Haul-Out Day Remove cruising gear and electronics Remove sails + lazy jacks Empty holding tank Top off fuel (~90%) Engine...

Raw water (salt) Diesel Everyone- I 've been reading the threads. As a new owner of an E-27 what step(s) do I add etc.. to winterize my Yanmar, Diesel, Raw (Salt) Water cooled engine? Do I need to flush the system with fresh water? Open the T stat? I've never winterized before...

Bob- Thank you. Bink

Mark- Thanks. I will check it out. Bink

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All- The manual bilge on my 1977 E 27 is not working. The manual bilge(Whale, Gusher) is only 2 yrs old, and appears to be in good shape. It was working a few weeks back and now, there is no suction / not working. Yesterday, I drained the bilge(all but @ 2 inches) to discover that the...

Thank you. Any thoughts on the lack of a boom vang?

Can anyone offer guidance as to correct rig tension for 1977 E 27 tall rig? Is it common that this rig has no boom bang? thanks Bink

I- sailor I have the FREE iSailor app which I downloaded on my iphone 7s. This app also will run on my ipad. Once you've the app, you purchase the applicable chart package for your area. I purchased the charts for New England, which I believe range from Cape May NJ- Maine, for $14.99...

Thursty- Best of luck with your projects. I am a new owner of a well-loved 1977, E-27 and have similar concerns as you- thank you for raising them in the forum. I have just this month: 1. Replaced the port lights with surface mounted, smoked Plexiglas. In my opinion, a cleaner, less...

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Portlights I would be very interested in seeing your notes. I have a 1977, 27 and need to replace the port lights. I am considering surface mount on the exterior. Any pics and guidance is much apprenticed. Thanks Bink anselmrichards@hotmail.com

4 fixed, 1 opening in head. Thanks for the info. - Bink

Can anyone recommend replacement portlights for a 1977 Ericsson 27? Thanks