Recent content by Captainpeter

I'm worried that it may be deformed. You can see the left to right bend in it in the photos. Does anyone have the name of the company that did Ericson's chainplate fabrication? Or has anyone had a chainplate fabricated lately?

My 1984 E38's backstay chainplate cracked inexplicably last weekend. I'm perplexed because I wouldn't expect there it ever to be under that significant a load. I cruise in the Santa Barbara channel. My rigger is going to have a new one fabricated, but in order to do so I'll need the...

Alternative to blasting of bottom paint In 2003 I decided it was time to remove 19 years of accumulated bottom paint on my E38. After investigating and comparing various methods I had a local yard (Anchors Way Marine, Ventura CA) sand the hull bottom to gel coat. They completely surrounded...

Crocs popularity in paradise I live on the island of Kauai and I'd guess that 1/3 to 1/2 of the folks here have at least one pair of Crocs. At first I was put off by their "ugliness" but when a friend of mine was having foot problems and his podiatrist recommended Crocs (an outside pair and an...

Model 40 Engine running hot cure My 23 year old E38 Universal 5432 started running hot when it was about 4 years old forcing me to limit rpm's to around 1400 rpm. I replumbed the heater circuit, and did everything else that has been discussed on this thread. When all failed to cure the...

It's an easy job. I just did it on my 1984 E38 and all new lines and parts cost about $500 at a local rigger. Might have found it cheaper if I had taken the time to shop around a bit more. Just took the old lines to the rigger and he made the new ones. It probably didn't take more than an...

I have finally decided to bite the bullet and replace the teak & holly sole on my 21 year old E38 (it had gotten wet underneath and delaminated in places). Fortunately it is not glued down to stringers. 1. What is the best way to remove the teak plugs covering the screws on the perimeter trim...

Engine overheating Oops, sorry Ted about calling you Tom. Peter

E38 engine overheating Tom, the best way to clean the heat exchanger with acid is to put enough of the water/acid in a plastic bucket to cover the whole heat exchanger. Take both end caps/gaskets off and entirely submerge the unit. It's best to buy new gaskets. After soaking for a few hours...

Over heating Universal diesel solution The 4 cyl. diesel on my E38 will run fine for a period of around 5 or 6 years and then will start to gradually overheat at higher RPMs. After checking for lodged impeller parts, clogged hoses, stuck thermostat, and adequate water flow, I usually end up...

Windlass Similar challenge presented itself on my E38. I mounted a vertical SL windlass just aft of the anchor locker. I modified the windlass so the chain/rope will come aft and then go around the gypsy/capstan and come off in the forward direction (towards the anchor locker). When raising...

E38 dodger Hi, I'm in California and am interested in your dodger. I own a 1984 E38. You can email me on captaintrw@msn.com. Thanks, Peter

I have a 19 year old vertical Simpson Lawrence anchor windlass (model Volans or Dorado) mounted on my E38. It needs some work but I don't have the owners manual or instructions or any technical data. It is no longer listed on the Simpson Lawrence web site. Can anyone help me get this info...

My 1984 Ericson 38 has Wilcox Hi Cap bilge and shower sump pumps. They no longer work because I think their impellers are to stiff and old. Unfortunately, Wilcox no longer makes this pump or the replacement parts. Has anyone found a suitable equivalent replacement pump or equivalent impeller...

Jeanne, I own a 1984 E38 and have installed a Simpson Lawrence vertical anchor windlass. I installed it just aft of the anchor locker. This means that I take the rope and chain off the windlass as it makes the 180 degree turn and comes forward. I just hand it off the gypsy/capstan and drop it...