Recent content by donaldd

I know the 30+ and 28+ are more similar than dissimilar, but on my boat if fuel is leaking from tank it would flow mostly into the pan and some into the bilge. Any water leaking into the boat entering further aft should route to the bilge. The engine currently runs very well with no leaks of...

Hi, Has anyone removed one of these? I would love to know how may tabs were used before I start ripping up the quarterberth sole which is tabbed on one side to the hull. Diesel is showing up in the bilge and also in the pan under the engine, but oddly, only after a hard rain. Current...

on my e28+ I realized that at least 2 cubic feet of starboard settee was not being filled with water tank. I was able to cut in from top and create an additional storage locker. On my boat the tank is mounted as far forward as possible, leaving my new locker near the electrical panel. This is...

Also, your local auto parts store should carry a headlight polish kit.

wow Wow, that looks awesome!

Plybo I did my 28+ similarly to the white panels posted here, but with panels made of 1/4" varnished plybo and finish trim of some sapele that I had left over from a home project. 1/8" plybo would work better, but I had the 1/4" at hand. I will try and post pics later. Quite a bit of work...

Hi all, I have the anchor locker out on my 80 28+ as I needed to replace sidelights. Since it is open I will re bed the bow pulpit, cleats and bow plate. My question is regarding the backing of the forestay chainplate: the plate seems to be in condition, but are simple washers and nylon...

I should add to my post that I do have limited access to the extreme forward potion of the boat thru the forward berth sole, but it is a very limited opening and not how the wires were originally run. Thanks again, Donald

Hi all, anyone have an idea how to run new wires from forward side lights back to the panel? Specifically from the lamps thru the forward bulkhead without cutting into or having to replace the bulkhead. It seems to me, after removing the corroded fixtures, that the port light wires ran through...

many thanks Thank you all for the help. I am on my way to Kraken and will let you know how it works out

Hi all, I am the proud new owner of a e28+ and have been enjoying the forensic science of trying to understand previous owners repairs and additions for the last month. Question: I am pretty sure the temp sensor is bad since the wiring is good and the gauge responds to being direct grounded. Is...

Bay Marine Survey Hi, I just had a E28+ surveyed by Jesse at Bay Marine Survey. Not having a lot of survey experience it is difficult for me to compare, but I was immensely impressed by his thoroughness. He is SAMS certified, which from my understanding is the only accreditation that you...