Recent content by Bob Cole

Tr-3 Afrakes. If Loren doesn't need the SU Carb kit I could use it for my 1953 MG TD. My email is sbcoleazmi@gmail.com. Bob Cole

I have some areas that need patching, chips etc. cosmetic only, on my 1987 E-34 but as we all know matching color is an art and very difficult. Has anyone located a source of gel coat for our Ericsons that supplies our colors or a formula. Difficult question I know but one never knows until...

If your opening ports are Lewmar and they probably are, determine the size, such as "old style standard size 1", which they were on 34's and probably 32's in the late 1980's. Sources for the acrylic, clear or tinted, are Florida Rigging, Riviera Beach, FL. 800-718-1649 (Tim) for Lewmar...

Tom, I did not. I got a couple of bids from here in MI. which were higher, $100 to 200. JSI was consistent, our prices were within about $4 of each other on the same boat. Thanks to all for the feedback, it was very helpfull. Bob

My new life lines from JSI in St. Pete arrived last week , 7th or 8th, I was traveling so not sure of the exact date. That's a little less than 3 weeks including shipping to me. For my E-34 the cost was $463.00 using my good hardware, but with a new pelican hook, 4 toggle jaws, single and double...

Thanks for the input. I've sent my old ones to JSI in Fl. and will post my results when I have the new ones. Bob

It's time to replace my lifelines. I'll be using 3/16 SS coated, and I plan to have JSI in St. Petersburg do them. I'll send my old lines in and reuse what hardware we can safely. Has anyone had any experience with JSI, hopefully they are a good rigger. Thanks for any feedback, or better...

The Maine Sail technique was good but now I can't find it. Was it in projects and is Maine Sail the same as Truenorthmarine. Thanks, I want o reread the technique for thickness, width etc. Bob

Thanks for the input. In the fall when my mast comes down I'll see what I find. I will not look to DMI for much help. I have a friend with a Navman unit that is failing also, maybe we'll try for a volume price for replacements.

Does anyone have experience with this unit? My wind direction indicator needs adjustment. On a S/B tack I read 60 degrees off the wind when close hauled and about 10-15 degrees off the wind on a Port tack close hauled. Is there a way to adjust it or am I going to have to send it to DMI Marine...

Try Rig-Rate in Rhode Island.They know Schaeffer well and are good are solutions. Ph. 401-739-1140

Bristol Finish I've had very good experience with Brietol Finish. It's been on my boat for about 5-6 years and I renew it every other year or so. sand it lightly and recoat. If you nick it or break the surface you need to repair it. If water gets under it it will lift but that's the case with...

Has anyone given thought to the different loading on the boom when the main is only attached at the luff and clew. If the boom was not origionally designed for this setup, what's the chance of it buckling in a big blow. It seems to me that the boom should be more robust for a loose footed main...

Thanks for the feedback. I haven't decided which way to go yet. Bob Cole

Does anyone know of a source for stanchion bases for our Ericsons. I have a 1987 34 and what I see in the WM or Defender catalog does not seem to match the origionals. Thanks for the input. Bob Cole