Recent content by James Carlisle

For years I have been using a universal rubber funnel connection when pumping out the holding tank in my 1985 Ericson 32. Lately I've started to research the proper thread size of the waste connection on the port side of the boat with little luck. A 1-1/4" npt NozAll Pumpout Adapter is too small...

Hard to hoist Thanks a lot guys, this site never lets me down. I've looked over all the threads and I'm getting a plan together. I'm convinced now that probably all the friction points are contributors none of the bearing points have ever been lubricated. I've got 30 to 45 days of winter yet...

My 1985 E32 is equipped with the original Kenyon mast with the standard luff track, the sail is fitted with white plastic guides. The problem is it takes an inordinate amount of effort to raise the mainsail. Once it is up it will not drop independently it requires one to pull it down. I've been...

From central Kansas only shopping to be done is electronically but it has been evident that the existing windows are no longer available without altering their shape and cuting new openings. Not wanting to mess with King's design, I have removed the existing windows using the suggestions from...

Windows for Ericson 32-3 My concern are the fixed windows. I can appreciate that they are not replaceable however; mine leak so they are not an integral piece in the fiberglas. It does not appear that removal will be simple but I believe that that will be necessary to re-install in a sealed...

My 1985 Ericson 32-3 hull #637 is a beautiful boat. This last fall I noticed that all four of my port and starboard windows have been leaking. The interior wood around the windows are begining to fail and am now in the process of replacing the wood work. Apparently the windows appear to be...

The AC panel on the Valkyrie is directly above the DC component apparently similar to your unit. Actually mine did have a problem with the AC panel wiring as the installer had dificulty determining the difference between the neutral and the ground conductors and used the buses interchangebly...

Yours must have been built on a Thursday Mr. Johnson, mine is wired neatly with all the circuits laced and identified. I think mine was built on a Wednesday, Hull 637. Jim Carlisle:egrin:

After a long hot summer ( in central Kansas this is 100+ degrees) I'm considering central AC for The Valkyrie, an Ericson 32. Has anyone in this group successfuly installed one? If so, where did you install the compressor? Since it is a handful and quite heavy it seems that it should be located...

I have a 1985; 32-300 My flooring around the mast has delaminated and generally rotted an area about a foot square. Rot has also wicked up the side of the adjacent locker. Rain water evidently accesses the inside of the mast and should be routed to the bilge via a coffer at the base of the...

On my Ericson 32 I have looked high, I have looked low but I cannot find the ID Plate or engraving or stamp anywhere on the boat indicating the hull number. Please advise. Jim Carlisle

My boat is an E32 manufactured in 1985, Sail No. 637. Is the sail no. the same as the hull no.? If not, where can the hull no. be found? What is the difference between an E32, E32-200, etc.? Thankyou for your help I've only had this boat since last April and it's fantastic! Jim C.:confused:

Thank you very much for the speedy reply. I though I might have had to replace the whole pedestal on old Timberline but thanks to you I contacted Doc's and a new part is on the way. Expect to be able to rework unit next week. This resource is wonderful! From a land locked sailor in Wichita...

My Ericson32 has the Universal transmission linkage in the steering pedestal. It has an engraving on the bottom "Merriman Yacht Specialties". I can't find the manufacturer. There is a ring on top of the pedestal which holds the shifting lever and the throttle lever. This ring is broken causing...