Recent content by Jack Crowe

My '77 e35-2 needs new packing around the rudder post and I don't have easy access to measure the diameter - anyone happen to know if the shaft is 2 3/8, 2 7/8 or 3 1/2? Also - any hints from one who has re-packed the 35-2 rudder will be appreciated - ie: can it be done completely from the...

I have not installed an anchor roller as yet but would like to. I anchored next to a 35-2 last summer that had a nice teak roller/extension made for her bow that looked and functioned great. I keep two fluke-style anchors stored in a couple of 4" diameter PVC tubes that are clamped to the bow...

I'm preparing my "new" '77 35-2 for launch in three weeks and have a lot of questions to answer as I become familar with the gear and sails that came with the boat. It has an apparently well used staysail w/wire luff. From my casual inspection I'd guess that it attaches to a movable eye on a...

Have you purchased your E27 yet? I have one that's soon to go to market as I have just up-sized to an E35. I've owned this craft since '88 - it's a 1971, hull number 57. It has wheel steering and an inboard atomic 4. I'd rate the boat in the "fair" condition catagory and would price it to...

I took my delapitated and delaminated cover to a cabinet maker (a large shop with all the right tools). The owner was a boater (power) and took sympathy with me to undertake the project. After about 2 months and $800.00 I received a beautiful replica of the orginal hatch - the shop owner said...