Recent content by Buster

Thanx Mark. I think I will try to stop by and check it out.

That would be great Dave. Id appreciate the help and it would be good to meet a fellow boater in SC. Maybe you could give me your phone # and we could set something up? Thanx.

I have an Ericson 23with a tabernacled mast. The Harbor in Santa Cruz CA. requires that I step the mast in order to make it under the bridge. My current rigging setup requires basically disassembling the shrouds and back stay. My question is: Can anyone suggest, describe, or refer me to what...

I'm thinking of buying a Nissan extra long shaft (25") vs a long shaft(20") 6 hp outboard for my 23 M2. Is there anyone with an opinion one way or another? I figure deeper is better for those rough days, right?:confused:

So I need to move my Ericson 23 from SF to Santa Cruz. I recently made the voyage on a bigger boat and decided at my skill level, the conditions, size of boat, etc maybe trailering would be best. I found a trailer that claims to be adjustable. Does such a thing exist? Short of hauling it out...

right on..thanx a million. Im new to this whole thing.:)

thanx for the reply. Since I have your attention, if it is rotten...what then?

whats the best procedure for fixing a leaking genoa track ( the bolts leak into the cabin)?

Thanx for all the valuable feedback everyone

is there a way to replace my thru hull valve with boat in the water?

Hey Mark, No I did not buy Sparky. We actually purchased the boat in SF and will keep it there until spring. We are on the Santa Cruz waiting list, but we'll probably end up in Moss Landing for a bit. Yes I have a gate valve. for the life of me I couldnt remember the proper term. You mentioned...

Im a noobie to sailing and have recently aquired an Ericson 23 as my first boat. After a heavy rain I went to take the boat out only to be greeted with a cockpit full of water. The water also overflowed into the cabin! I was able to thread a piece of cable through the scupper grate so I am...