Recent content by James Skok

My 1977 Ericson 27 must be sold. It is available to the new skipper with: low hours BETA MARINE BZ482 inboard Wheel steering, HOOD roller furling, bottom paint, renewed cabin teak side panels, SAILS by Egger in clean condition-fully battened MAIN, solid teak companionway sliding hatch, new cabin...

Where's the list Waldo? I once had water that had collected in the overhead near the base of the mast. I actually heard it slosh around as I moved about the boat. I didn't observe any list from it. I removed the water by drilling a small hole and it drained out. I don't know how it got in there...

E27 Interior Re-Do Mark F. what you did to the interior of your E27 is artful. I have just recently finished replacement wire run teak wood covers on the boat. I was feeling pretty pleased with myself. The original stuff had dry rot from leaking ports and stanchion deck leaks. NOW, now I'm not...

Sew WHAT? ...curtains, uphosltery cushions, sail repair, cockpit bags I too snagged a used HD sewing machine for a small investment. While I don't tote it about with me on the boat, suppose I could if I really wanted. It's a highly regarded piece of sail kit as anything else I have. I found a...

Thanks Thanks for the info. I'll call him and mention your recommendation.:egrin:

Because of time constraints, I can't do the ICW and, therefore, need to have my ERICSON 27 shipped to the East Coast of Florida. Does anyone have any personal experience with boat haulers that they would care to share with me and others who also might benefit?

Atomic 4 to BetaMarine BZ482 The PO of my E27 replaced his A4 with a Beta Marine BZ482 2-cylinder 14hp diesel. I have rejoiced the fact that the decision was made for me, as it were, by the prevPO to do so. This motor is a workhorse based on a Kubota motor. It happens to be a shoe-in...

Builder's Plate I have a 1977 E27 Hull #120. Are the Builder's Plates still available? As someone has mentioned previously, there is nothing on the boat indicating who built it other than the HIN on the transom. I would like one. PM me or e-mail the particulars: blueoyster01@msn.com. Happy...