Recent content by crittyrobinson

Yeah the last thing I want is for any oil to go overboard. I'm going to lay absorbent cloth down under the engine, remove the rest of the oil, replace the filter and check the engine all over before refilling and starting then removing the oil from the bilge.

Thanks guys I'm heading to the slip tomorrow with oil absorbent cloth, oil and a new filter. I'll check back in. Regards, Chris

Soooooo, yeah. We just purchased a 1985 30+ from a donation center and noticed a little oil in the bilge as we began to motor home(~130 miles). once we arrived to our home slip I noticed even more oil in the bilge. Is there something about the Universal motors that causes this or could it just...

Yes I'd rather be there!! Sans muffler. -Chris

Hello all, I really wish I was hitting the "Lifestyle " portion of these forums instead of always asking for help, but this is the way it is for now. I realized that I am not sure which above waterline muffler I will need for the Diesel Volvo vice the A4. I spoke with Moyer Marine and they said...

Grip Thanks everyone I think I'm going with a roll on paint on marine deck non skid from Home Depot this weekend. Regards, Chris

Hello all, I can't seem to track down the measurement for the right size bimini and dodger. I forgot to get the measurement's before I left the marina (an hour and a half from me). Thanks so much for you assistance. Regards, Chris

Non skid tape It's a larger version of grip tape. It comes in several sizes so I was just wondering if this was the only other option to roll-on and spray on paint. Regards, chris

Hello all, Is there someplace to order non-skid stickers for the topside of our 27' Ericson or am I stuck with painting option? Thanks in advance for your input! Regards, Chris

S/V Risico Hi guys and gals. I updated the location of our 27' Ericsson we are currently on the hard at Yankee Point marina in Va. We are installing a Volvo diesel next week and hope to be on the water NLT mid September. It's great to be a part of the community. If you get the Ian Fleming...

Bahamas trip Thanks to all for the advice. I signed up for the keel boat course at the end of the month. I am taking a larger "knockabout" into the bay this Sunday to get used to using the main sail winch. Sailing has been in the works ever since I was an E-3 on a flight deck rover watch in...

Bahamas trip Thanks Loren, I have really just started with my sailing instruction. i completed basic (light wind) and have the basic keel course in two weeks, The Bahamas idea was for after a year as I try my hand in the Chesapeake and ICW. I plan on many adventures the more salty I become. I...

Hello everyone I have question regarding blue water sailing in my Ericson. Given the draft of my new (well 1976 new) Ericson being 3'9 would crossing the Gulf Stream to the Bahamas from the ICW be possible? Of course if I plan the crossing at the most favorable wind and current window, would...

Great thanks! Terrific, thanks everyone. I just completed my basic sailing "light air" certification course today. I celebrated by signing up for Intermediate Keel boat course in a week. Great feeling, we sailed 420's all weekend. We couldn't get heavy air signatures even though we were...

Thanks, great link too I appreciate it. I was curious mostly about the GPS. I have the through hole and transducer already and it's set for Garmin. A little more pricy but I like Garmin. Regards, Chris