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Hello Paul, certainly. Contact me at bkuchinic@comcast.net and we can make arrangements for a call. Brad

Resolution The Scandvik unit fits my existing Grote base and flexible hose. Thank you all for your advice. Brad

Solution Found Thank you for all the help. Resolution: I found all the parts I need for my instrument panel on the volvopentastore.com under my engine model number MD2030-D. Ordering the key itself requires a code, only ordering is only available through a dealer. I called...

Christian, thank you very much for your suggestion. Unexpectedly I’ll be listing Nomad for sale in the near future. I believe the next owner will prefer the original setup for the starter. My E34II is my first sailboat, and it was an excellent choice. I had the opportunity to purchase a...

Thank you, that’s exactly what I was looking for! I have to figure out which Volvo Penta engine I have. It’s an MD2030 but I don’t know if it’s A, B, C, or D. Perhaps the print date of the manual will tell me... or a tag on the engine itself.

Thank you Loren, I ordered a different unit this morning, and I'm hoping it will fit. If it doesn't I'll try the Scandvik. There is no visibility and little space behind the sink in my E-34, so installing either one looks like a challenge. Here's what I ordered...

An update on this project: The ignition switch performs multiple functions including activating the glow plugs. The prior owner did not have the key codes, and I'd like to replace the ignition switch with a compatible replacement part. While I'm at it I decided to incorporate replacement of...

I'm having trouble locating replacement parts for my engine instrument panel. Would anyone be able to point me in the direct of a supplier for "plug and play": replacement instrument panel parts? The gauges work (oil pressure, tach, temperature, voltmeter). I need all of the components that...

Well, this is embarrassing! I managed to lose the shower handle to my Grohe faucet, while carrying it around looking for a replacement for a leaking hose. The base unit, ex the missing handle, is installed in my 1992 Ericson 34-II. I've been hoping the faucet would reveal its hiding place...

Greetings fellow Ericson owners, My insurance was cancelled effective 12/1/18 because Tradewinds (State National Insurance Company) is no longer insuring boats with values under $125K. My current policy premium is $500. My renewal quote from Norman Spencer agency is for $770 annual. Any...

For anyone interested, I met Darrell Nicholson, editor of Practical Sailor Magazine, last year when I sent the magazine a question related to one of their publications. Darrell and I corresponded, and I invited him to sail with me on NOMAD when he was visiting Chicago. He and his family took...

Update on Cowl Vent Replacement The White Water Cowl vents arrived, are very high quality, and appear to be a perfect fit based on the thread size. Photos attached. I likely won’t install until spring.

Thank you Christian! I just placed an order for the Debond Marine Formula. It looks like a great product to have on hand, though given the cost that will be a last resort and probably unnecessary for this project. Once my rig gets a clean bill of health I'm happy to hear I can wait a decade or...

Hello team Ericson,I bought my 1992 E34-II last December (2016). This is my first boat. I had the mast removed for winter storage to permit a thorough professional inspection of the standing rigging (results pending). According to the yard the PO had not pulled the mast for at least 7 years...

One of my original aft cowl vents was broken when neighboring boat dragged it's mooring and hit the my stern. The threaded base measures 3". I ordered two White Water cowl vents from Amazon today and will report on whether they are a fit. My current vents 'scoop' measures 3" x 5" and are...