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Jim, Check the voltage at the solenoid then at the switch and last at the battery. You should see ZERO voltage drop if your electrics are in good shape and wire is right size. A drop of .1 or.2 volts is probably ok at the solenoid as compared to battery voltage. FYI your battery voltage...

Just on a side note to the old string trick..... A few years ago I was working on a customer's boat and noticed each wire exiting right at the mast step had a small piece of string tied around it and dangling into the bilge. He had a cool whip container under the strings??? Same concept but kept...

Just to clarify this is the DC panel breaker that trips off correct? If so, look for electrical faults such as damaged wires first or corroded connections. The LP tanks are usually in less than ideal locations and the connectors right at the solenoid get cruddy pretty quick in some cases. If all...

Great discussion all round once again! FWIW I will upload (hope it works out...) the technical document we use with all of the "meow meow" engines when calculating prop demand curves during hull design review. This stuff is pretty dry, but informative and will give the "technical rule of thumb"...

Good thread! Nice thread! Like everybody's input here about the issues at hand when it comes to venting. Guess I am a little old school in that I like lots of air flow. I have the blower fan on Flight risk mounted in the lazarette where it is "easy" to access for repairs if needed. I have 3"...

Nate, Dave's suggestion is great for repairs like this. Trying to duplicate gel coat finishes has always been hit or miss for me and is pretty expensive to hire out. I had a similar situation on my SJ24 where the baby stay was anchored through the deck. A nice piece of teak looked better than...

Dave, Those were actually some under cabinet lights from Home Depot. They used to sell them as a set of three with a wall wart that ran at 15 volts DC and the set was about 20 bucks..... I figured what the heck and put 12 VDC to a set and they worked great in my garage testing! I popped the...

San Juan 24 SOLD today! Just to let the group know our SJ24 sold today. The new owner is local and we can't wait to see it out on the Columbia in the next few weeks. Nice to know she will be close to home and back doing what she does best! Thanks for letting me post a non Ericson on the site...

Just to confirm this is a mid 80's E34 on a trailer with no rudder and a wiped out hull to keel joint? I have a 1988 E34 that I did a serious re-fit on. Due to time constraints I had to hire the yard to complete some of the work. Here is what the majors ran: Replace shaft strut: $3000.00 plus...

OEM spec fluids are best Frank, Just a note on fluid specs. I would run whatever the OEM advises. Yeah I work for one of the big three diesel engine companies, and yes I have to follow warranty policies. Check your manual and, if you are not already, just make sure you are using the right spec...

Thanks Loren! A bunch of hours in it for sure. Labor of love they say. I hate to sell her but with the E34 I just do not have time for two boats. The work thing sure ruins our available boat time! Our puppy dog is named Lily and she is an 8 year old weimaraner that thinks she is human...

Not really an Ericson, but since I have an Ericson I am hoping for forgiveness!!! I am selling my 1978 San Jaun 24 for $10,500.00. She includes a tandem axle trailer, 6hp Tohatsu Sailpro OB new in 2009 and some nice Raymarine instruments. I completed a full re-fit and overhaul on her in 2009...