Recent content by geoatk

Climbing webbing Take up a longer length. Two two loops so it looks like and 8 and use the top to clip into and the other for your foot so you can stand. I would is a climbing harness. You could even go around the mast with some line so you can be hands free. I would have two loops on webbing...

Climbing the mast If you must go up the mast Take some climbing webbing up with you and make two back up connection points. If you can, make a third. Loop the webbing and use a carabiner to run your rope. I would equalize the pressure and use a climbing rope. It would give a a back up just in...

dodger That price sounds good. I am putting windows and zippers in mine right now and in have spend $140 on materials already. I even went with 20 weight window material because I expect to only get a few more years out of the canvas. I like the idea of a cover for the entire dodger.

Standing Rigging-Catalina Direct I am not sure if this would work but Catalina Direct sells complete rigging kits for Catalina 27s for about $700. You have to send yours and they make them to fit...

I have decided to sell my 1974 Ericson 27. She has an Atomic 4, older Tiller Pilot, VHF radio. She is in good shape. The Atomic 4 runs good. Has good oil pressure, over 100 PSI in all cylinders and runs cool. $5000 OBO.

Cleaned Up I got the stuff box cleaned up and re packed.

Coupler is totally rotted too. I think I am going to replace my coupler too. I am hoping I can cut 2 slots in it and the split it with a chisel. Not sure how I am going to get the bolts off to pull it from the trans. Hopefully I can get vise grips on what is left of the bolts.

My packing gland is leaking. Not sure i have room to get the nut far enough back to replace the packing. Any suggestions?

Bilge Pump I have a similar system in my Ericson 27 but my switch is on the plate behind the pump. My manual pump's hose just sits in there and exits out the side near the rail near the pump handle. My electric pump exits out the transom about 3 inches about the exhaust. I wish I would have...

I think I bought the same Ericson 27 When I was looking at my boat, it looked beautiful. Engine was clean, the sails were good, etc. After I took ownership, the engine was covered with rust, seacocks frozen, shift cable rusted and the list goes on. I still love the boat but should have looked...

Cable Found Thanks, I got one from Davey's Locker in Long Beach. Can't believe how much better it shifts now. Geoff

My shift cable rotted for my Ericson 27 Atomic 4 tiller model. Can anyone tell me the cable I need? Is it the 4300 or the 6400 with 5/16 ends and the clamp type?

Stern Rail Motor Mount Here is what I made yesterday. Drilled 7/8 in bore so I need to sand it to 1 in now. Geoff

Stern rail Thanks. We are in Alamitos Bay right near Schooner or Later. Geoff

Does anyone know the OD diameter of the stern rail on a 74 Ericson 27? I want put a pad on it for my dinghy outboard. Geoff