Recent content by dave.hackett

I was cleaning out the hanging locker this spring and noticed that there is potentially a fair sized area under a plywood sheet. The end closes to the hull is fiberglassed in so I didn't take out the screws to look inside, so I'm wondering if anyone else has looked inside. Does anyone know if...

I know they didn't really do this back then, but has anyone worked out the stability curves and righting angles for the various Ericson models? I understand that there was a big change in the 80's. Thanks DaveH

It's still too cold to give this project much thought yet but I will keep the thread updated with my progress once the snow melts. John's reply made me think though. Where is the water that collects in the cubby holes suppose to go? The previous owner glassed mine so its not much of an...

I've done quite a few gelcoat patches. It's pretty easy and inexpensive. However, you will end up with a nice bright white spot next to your chalky area (very noticable). And yes, that sounds like the same type of mat I've seen in my '79 Ericson 32. I've done my repairs knowing that I will...

I'd like to take off my teak side board thats in the cockpit so I can repair a split in the wood and refinish it indoors (1976 32-2). Besides drilling out the plugs and removing the screws, what issues am I going to run into? Would I be better off to try and clamp it in place then to remove...