Recent content by Gary Holford

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    Hello!

    Congratulations, I've had my E27 for 16 years, great boat. Note there are Facebook groups as well.
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    Refit after Hawaii Cruise--and "Hey, Why no Dodger?"

    Love the interior of your boat. My 27' has a bimini which folds back and what I call a poor man's dodger. Basically it is a piece of clear thick vinyl or PVC sandwiched on two ends to 1/2" plastic slats. Front ties to the hand rail and the back rides over the bimini and ties to the backstay or...
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    E27 Head small window dimensions

    Thank you Sir.
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    E27 Head small window dimensions

    Hi All, Does anyone know roughly the glass dimensions for this or a schematic somewhere? Thanks in advance. Gare
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    Best sailing picture from Summer 2021?

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    engine exhaust to muffler failure (atomic 4)

    Heat guns work good for loosening hoses. A few years back I rebuilt my exhaust system with the help of a pipefitter friend with black iron pipe. I cruise fresh water so maybe not applicable in salt?
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    1974 E27 Engine Mounts

    While you have the engine out think about putting a couple of extender bolts on the water pump. You'll thank yourself. https://moyermarine.com/product-category/pumpsparts/page/2/
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    E27 Veers to port underway

    This past summer we had a long run motor sailing in big following seas that overwhelmed the auto tiller. I hand steered for 9 hours which can get a little physical. A bungee connected to the tiller and the port side made the job a lot easier. You learn these little tricks as you go.
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    E27 Veers to port underway

    Welcome Drew. My boat also pulls to port when under motor. I never understood why but I just learned to live with it and been doing it for 14 seasons. Crazy but she's my first love and I just chalk it up to her personality. Anyhoo my A4 has a 3 bladed Indigo prop and I've always wondered if...
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    Wanted E27 Original Compass, Door handle for head.

    When I tore out the old 5" Saturn compass I couldn't find a bulkhead style that size so I went with the 4.5" Ritchie and used some thick white plastic to tidy things up.
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    Possible Keel Damage Due To Standing Water In Bilge

    About the only damage I can think of is if that water has a chance to freeze it could crack the fiberglass.
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    Proud new Ericson owner

    Welcome and Fair winds!
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    Big wind, big sea - stories from the helm?

    I was on the third day out in early May moving my first and only sailboat, an E27 to a North Channel marina with the previous owner, George. With trepidation I steered 270 out of Britt and ventured across a very choppy Georgian Bay. I had never been in a situation where I could not see land and...
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    Bought some Ericson parts from a lead scrapper

    Good score
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    Photos of Hull to Deck Joint circa 1976

    Thanks, very helpful.
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