Recent content by FWQuinn

Thanks for replys I've been on the Harken site trying to educate myself and I think I'm looking at a broken connector. I called Hanson rigging today and they said to fix a broken connector in shop would be around $400-$500. That of course does not include any extra work getting the furler down...

Thanks for replys Thanks everyone for the prompt replies, appreciate the good info and I'll be following up on it. On top of the engine my Harken roller furling broke this past weekend. Isn't boating fun?

Looking to replace fresh water & Raw water pumps on my M25-XP. KKMI boatyard told me when I had it in for haul out that they would either have to take the front of engine apart or pull the head to replace fresh water pump. They suggested pulling & R&R head which will cost big $. Anyone have...

Well it finally happened this weekend. As I lowered my jib it hung-up a few feet from the top and I noticed the twin groove aluminum foil had seperated and would not allow the jib to lower. This foil has been beat up over the years and it's now time to replace it. Got a couple questions for the...

When I hauled my 34 it weighed in at 17,000 lbs fully loaded. The 23 hp M25XP is not big enough for this size boat! I've recently changed from 2 blade to 3 blade fixed prop and it's better but still not enough. While I sail as much as possible, there are times when cruising you need to motor...

Thanks for responses Thanks everyone for responses. After some more research I purchased a new Michigan wheel fixed 3-blade 15X9X1. Plan to install this month and will see if motoring in rough weather improves. Frank

The 2 blade factory fixed prop just is not pushing my boat through strong chop and current, where it cavitates and the boat looses steerage due to no forward speed over rudder. I looked into a Maxprop 3 blade feathering and the shop recommended 15" diameter, 9'' pitch, 1'' shaft. The cost to buy...

Benecia Chris & Wendy 1987 E34 Moonstruck, Exact same boat and year. Wow. We should get together sometime. We plan on heading up to Benecia one weekend soon to get a guest slip and have dinner at one of those great places in town. Keeping our boat in Richmond Marina Bay. It works out...

E-34 Yes, I look forward to meeting other Ericson sailers in the bay. To answer Loren's questions: "How did your boat hold up otherwise? Windows and hatches stay sealed? Any fuel problems? I am curious because I have an '88 Ericson built Olson with an M25XP diesel. " The boat held up great. I...

Hello everyone. Thought you might be interested in a trip I attempted with my 1987 E-34 up CA coast from San Diego to San Francisco a couple of weeks ago. No problems in socal and Catalina was great! Had a sailing buddy lined up to meet me in Santa Barbara to head north to SF. On the day we were...

I am purchasing an 87 E34 and will be doing extended trip north along pacific coast. I've been told I should replace the 2 blade bronze prop with a 3 blade for more power as I bash north. I have read about Maxprop (expensive) and CDI, any suggestions? Also, I dont plan on racing, only cruising...