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1981 Ericson 25+ "PIPE DREAM" includes slip My 1981 25+ is for sale. OMC Saildrive in excellent running cond. This year- new water pump kit, new drive shaft seals, new 3 blade prop, complete strip and paint of lower unit, new bottom paint, new zincs, new head gasket, thermostat, voltage...

25+ Rig Tension :egrin: Thanks for the info in your replies. I do appreciate the help. I am gathering this info for the spring when I can open the wrappings and get her ready for the water. Thanks again !! Frank T - in the cold in the East!

25+ rig tension Ryan, My "new to me" 25+ is a 1981 model with the 15 hp OMC inboard. The motor was not running when I got it and after a lot of time and effort with other minor problems, I traced the major problem to the exhaust hose from the motor to the muffler. A piece of the inner liner...

Does anyone have the tension values for the standing rigging on a 25+? I have the Loos Gauge but no clue as to what the ball park tensions for the stays and shrouds should be. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Someone out there must set their own rigging up, or know what the factory set it...

Just hauled my "new" 1983 25+ and a hands on inspection confirmed play in the lower rudder shaft bushing. There is a flat ring loose on top of the rudder that appears like it may have been the rim of a plastic/nylon bushing that no longer exists. Can anyone describe and size what this bushing...