Recent content by dfharris02

Nice Conclusion to the 3 blade Prop Hi: I had Vuja De hauled last weekend (painted the bottom and buffed the hull) and had the three blade 16x12 Michigan Prop put on. We took her out last night and what a huge difference. The ride is much smoother and at 2k rpm our SOG was 7kts..which is a...

Hi: I just purchased a Michigan 16x12 three blade prop from Tacoma Propellers. The technician recommended that I keep the standard size so that I got more thrust out of it. Well, the prop arrived and it seems really quite large to me. I'm not worried about drag because I sail in San...

Hi: I have a 1988 E 38-200. The engine runs at a steady 160 degrees (though I do have some steam). I noticed after a 1.5 hour run yesterday at 2100 rpm that the area in the aft cabin that nearly abuts the exhaust elbow was hot to touch. Is this normal? Is is possible to have a normal...

Crazed Ports Lewmar sells them. My E 38-200 is a 1988. I ordered them through Svendsens Marine in Alameda California. Please note that they come in either gray or green. The 1988 model had green portlights. They look fantastic. Here's the exact ordering information::) <FORM id=logstat...

My Ericson 38-200 have Size 1 Lewmar Standard Portlights that had become faded and craized due to extended UV exposure. In addition, some of the rubber seals had dried out. Luckily Lewmar sells replacement gaskets ($16 each) and new portlights (green about $28). I was able to refurbish all...

Headliner Hi: I have a 1988 Ericson 38-200. It has the vinyl headliner and I'm amazed how good it looks after twenty years. If there's a musty odor aboard I would suspect that the foam in the cushions would be the main cause of the odors instead of the headliner. The headline is easily...

Quick Question: For the first time I was cleaning the knotmeter wheel and as I removed it from the thru hull some water entered into the hull (the knotmeter wheel is below the v berth. ) I put the knotmeter back in with no problem and checked the bildge for water but there was none. I assumed...

Prices of 38-200 I think the 38-200 listed for 118k and selling for 90k is the boat that we just purchased in Sausilito. I think 90k is definitely at the high end of the range but this is the first boat I've ever bought that I haven't had to put $$$ of maintenance into. The original owner had...

Hi: I just purchased a 1988 Ericson 38-200 and love the boat. I have found that the Teak and Holly Sole creaks underway. I suspect a couple of things: 1. The screws below the bungs need to be tightened 2. The solid teak trim around the fall flexes against the teak furniture modules Has...