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Original Voltmeter on 88 E28 gave up. Any idea on where I can get a replacement that won't require a modification to the panel face to fit.

I've used nothing but Cetol on the sole for many years. The sole is physically in great condition, but the Cetol is leaving a dull, yellowish finish. Suggestions for an alternate? Surface preparation required?

I'm going to have a new sail cover made for my E-28. I'd like to retain the Ericson logo. Is there any way to do this?

A good quality indoor speaker is fine. Mine are 8 years old and sound as good as day 1. Suggestion - get a compact sub-woofer to complement your set-up. Really brings out what small speaker can't.

Before you buy a repair kit, take yours apart. If yours is like mine, you'll find that much of the hardware is frozen. After 22 years, a new pump might be a better way to go.

Ericson 28 As my first and only boat, I purchased my 1988 E28 about 8 years ago. Great boat, solid, easily single handed. The interior, if well maintained, is a head-turner. Since purchase, I've added an autopilot and stereo (my E28 was pre-wired for cabin speakers). I gave up on trying to...

Wiring I made the change-over to the heavier solenoid wiring recommended herein, and it made a huge difference.

Me too I had the exact same problem last winter. I didn't do a decent job covering the boat, and the stern was exposed to the NE, so I think water came in aft. With the yacht on a slope to stern, I think water ponded on the rear setee, leaked below, and then ended up covering part of the...

I have what I believe is a copy of the original manual for my 1988 E28. There is a table entitled "Standing Rigging Specifications," but nothing else for rigging. And there is no reference to a "Chart C."

My 1988 E28 is the same way. Isn't this design a little troubling? First, if you stay in the water during the winter (Northeast) like many do, the line freezes and the cockpit can't drain. Second, my two drains exit through a common thru-hull that is below the waterline, so this thru-hull...

I am planning to replace my cockpit drain lines this spring. What drain line material is recommended? Also, the current routing goes from the two cockpit drains to a thru-hull shared by the sink drain line. The cockpit drain lines appear to have a low point below the thru-hull; thus, water...

The 10% rule is what I got from Maxprop when I switched to their propellor. They're very knowledgable and helpful - give 'em a call with specifics.

When I purchased my E-28 in 2001, it came with a steel cradle that I've never used. Need to make some room, so I'll cut it up for scrap unless someone can use it. Located RI.

Rub rail replacement I too have the E-28. I have all the end caps, but the rail really needs replacing. I've looked in catalogs, but can't find the rail to match. Any ideas?

E-28 Cracks If I understand your situation correctly, I have similar cracking on my 1988 E-28. It's not extensive on wide, but more hairline on both port & starboard at the toerail near the bow. I've never had mine repaired, and it doesn't seem to be growing or widening. A permanent...