Recent content by Braveheart

Plan F Thank you Imagineer! We did just that. We stripped the plexi and old caulking out and had it welded, then ground it as smoothly as possible. We were able to get a new gasket and will do our best to put it all back together, then cross our fingers and turn on the hose. :eek: Thank...

Thank you, yes, I think rather than pay their prices we would bite the bullet and get a new one. Like you say, there's not a lot of difference between their old 25 year old refurbished and a new one. Sigh, just hoping some packrat has one kicking around. We're getting soaked in the Vberth...

Well, not really "wanted" but I can't afford to replace it with a new one so I guess "need" is a better word. I need the hatch cover (aluminum frame that holds the plexiglass) which is the forward superhatch on my e-38. The aluminum frame is split on the existing one. I have a new gasket for...

Re: Pics Looking forward to those pics, thanks!

Hi there, We are new owners of an E-38 and are wanting to install a windlass. The anchor locker scenario is new to us as our old boat had access to the windlass from below but no anchor locker. If anyone has pictures of a completed project we would very much appreciate the input. What...

Ac dc Thanks, but the boat came with a reverse cycle Cruisar SXR12, 12,000 BTU air conditioning system that reverses to heat and I'm sure, works pretty good at a dock. The problem is that we will be cruising in Desolation Sound and beyond to Bella Bella on the west coast and will doubtfully...

Makes sense! This all makes a lot of sense. We haven't purchased the diesel stove yet and so have not read all the literature that will come with it. What you both say makes a lot of sense and I will tell my friend Charlie, who may have to make his opening a bit bigger. I'm sure he knows...

Quote Hi, Glad the link came in handy for you. I found the info about foss rudders on this site under downloadable PFD's in th information section, thankfully, as the boat we just bought has a cracked and swollen one and we were told it would cost more to repair it than replace it. The...

We would like to install a diesel cabin heater and read with great interest an article we found here (or linked here) called "Sealing Deck Penetrations to prevent core rot" It was very good advice with regard to screw holes, but we are needing a 3" hole in our deck to accommodate a diesel cabin...

Rudder Hi, I am a real newbie when it comes to Ericsons though I have sailed for 20 years. The one we just bought had a saturated rudder and I found out that Foss Rudder can replace this item for you. Just Google "Foss Rudder California" The Florida one does not have them. They will ship...

Hello everyone, We are in the final stages of our purchase of an Ericson 38. During the survey, the issue of a saturated rudder came up and we found out that Foss Rudder, original builders of the rudders, is still in business in California (not the Florida company) has identical new rudders...