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    Ericson 29 fuel tank

    I was wondering if anyone has an accurate guage of the amount of fuel used in the E29 tank by taking a measure of inches down from full. The tank is sloped so if is quite difficult to guage how much is left in the tank. I know, from a friend, that someone has done this calculation for the Tartan...
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    Hull Identification Plate

    When I bought my 1973 Ericson 29 the hull identification plate was missing. Did this era of boat come with one? In Canada they had initiated a requirement for compliance plates but subsequently discontinued the requirement.They did indicate the need to confirm with the manufacturer they the...
  3. E29 : Underway

    E29 : Underway

  4. Repairs completed on port side

    Repairs completed on port side

  5. Repairs completed on starboard side

    Repairs completed on starboard side

  6. E29 - 1973 Work

    E29 - 1973 Work

    Boat was out of commision until August 09 and work continued while it was daysailed for the rest of the year. Work continued after haulout.
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    Draining the Atomic 4

    Well, the season has come to an end. This is my first year with the Ericson 29 and the Atomic 4 engine. Following the instructions for winter prep I started to drain the engine. I was able to get at 2 of the drain plugs but the 3rd one appears to be under the generator and without removing a lot...
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    Harmonics

    My 1973 Ericson 29 A4 emits a high pitched squeel or whine at the mid RPM in forward gear (usually somewhere between 800 and 1400 RPMs) The previous owner says this is simple harmonics and there is nothing to be done but put up with it. Wonder if anyone else has this issue and if you agree...
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    Ericson Crest

    Does anyone know where I can obtain an Ericson Crest. The one on the sides of my Ericson 29 have been painted over and I would like to replace them.
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