Recent content by dthriftusa

I also found that it works much better to have the main on the starboard and the headsail on the port side where I can use the winch. I use a Cunningham to remove the scallops on the main. I have a '78 model and do lead the main and asymetrical halyards to the cockpit.

E27 trailer picture How about this this view?

My trailer is located 4 hours north of Dallas at Applegate Marina on Robert Kerr Lake near Sallisaw, OK. I live in Fort Smith, AR, 40 miles to the east.

E27 Trailer Scott, I have an E27 trailer in good condition that I occasionally rent. But, I'm a day and a half drive from Virginia. If interested we can talk offline. Doug

bilge pump and replacing head in E27 Jeff, I too like your illustration. I am also restoring an E27, 1978 and was noodeling a better way to upgrade the bilge pump. I like your lifting stick and will boldly copy your idea. Thanks for sharing. The bottom of my bilge was nasty, My E27, purchased...

Mine is a '78 with original pedestal steering. Be careful not to break something in the pedestal. The manufacture is out of business. It's not an Edson system.

Congratuation on your E27. I am also restoring an E27 and had the same issues with my throttle, shift cable and the connectors at both ends. I used the existing long bracket for the motor connection. I was able to find a slightly used set of cables used from power boat and replaced them...