Recent content by Frank G

I failed to mention that I have a 1985 E-32-3. Gotta love that boat.

My datamarine knotmeter isn't working either. I replaced the paddlewheel, which would have a new magnew and that didn't work. I'll try the above suggestions. I hope it works. Thanks for the info

Looks like I'll have to re-up my subscription. I hope it was a good review. should add to th e value of my boat, I'll get more money, and get a better Ericson 38 someday soon.

My whitewater raft guide friends tell me that hypalon is easily repaired if you get a hole in it, they should know. PVC is very difficult to get a good patch.

I recently had to replace the heat exchanger on my Universal 25. When I talked to torrensen the said I would have to get the 3" diamater model instead of the original 2" diamater model. they had a "generic" verses the Universal model. the difference being the generic didn't have a finish...

I have just purchased two Lewmar D-2 triple clutches for my cabin top. The old clutches are on teak pads with a compound taper on the bottom, front to back, and some taper to the side also. since I don't have a machine shop I figured I would have to use a belt sander to sand a block of teak...

When I had my boat moved from Florida to Knoxville I bought a mast boot at the west marine store in Punta Gorda. It fit really well when I restepped the mast. Of course I forgot to re-thread the inner teak ring on the mast when I restepped it. Not I have to cut it in half. don't i feel like...

Hey Ted, Is your boat the one on yachtworld with the fin Keel? she is a real beauty. I can't buy her now, my time frame is about 3 or 4 years. Unless the government confiscates my income and savings.

so if I sell my Catalina 25 for 12k, and my E-32 for 40, I need to save up about 35 or 40 to get a top shape E-32. I would have to save up an additional 50 or more to get a boat even close to the quality of an Ericson. Of course if I win the Powerball, then it's a 50 foot Cabo rico...

Hi there, I bought a 1985 E-32 shoal draft a year and a half ago and really love it. I h ave been extensively rebuildidng and upgrading it ever since. Racing it too. It just makes me feel good to be on her, or s pending the night, or entertaining. But we Vikings all know that feeling well...

Hi Paul, I don't have a 38 for you, sorry. I bought a 32 located in the burnt Store Marina a year and a half ago. I trucked it to Knoxville. I used a very good trucker located in the Punta Gorda area. Let me know if you need one. Where do you live and plan to dock your n ew boat. I was also...

There are two electrical blocks under the headliner on my 32. I numbered all the wires and drew a picture before I demasted my 32 before trucking it.Haul someone up the mast to remove your windex and any other instruments on top before you start as the lifting line/cable may smash them. good...

and we're talking lots of teak on an Island Packet too. I wonder why I have never seen a review of Bristol Finish in Practical sailor. does Bernie Madhoff own Bristol finish? Frank

I bought mine for my old Catalina from Catalina Direct. I don't know if they come in different sizes. It had a hole in the middle of it so you could put a lag bolt through it, the deck, and into the wood center post in the cockpit. I also bedded it with 4200. You don't want it to slide around...

Hey Main Sail that's lots more expertise for your engine fixes than I have. when it comes to engine mechanics I remember what Dirty Harry said: A man has got to know his limitations I admire folks who know how to fix engines Frank