Recent content by jeff_mc

i have the same problem. i removed the tiller cap and inserted delrin shim stock, and a delrin washer to remove the up and down slop. works great, but i still have some motion at the rudder tube. would it be possible to insert the shim stock, without hauling the boat out. im thinking that i...

I had a similar clearance problem after my repower. The coupler was easy to remove with a rented pulley puller from auto zone. Pulled the shaft out and used a toilet wax ring and plastic bags for the hole. The zinc on the shaft is forward of the strut, keeps it from falling into the abyss. I...

hi john, leaving for the island fri. where are you going to be? anyone else going? jeff

find a lexan french press, you wont regret it. the most important cooking item is by far the bar-b que. dont leave home without it.

i sanded it with some 220 grit paper, mine was pretty crusty. once its smooth wipe it down with some bar keepers helper, or any other white cleanser, rubbing compound etc. any acrylic floor coating will work fine, acrylic is what is in the home depot stuff. keep in mind this is only a temp fix...

im able to do this stuff as well. grip tape, plastics, sunbrella just about anything. can do boat name. regrip dock steps, use original ericson fonts. put the little horns on everything. if anybody is interested, let me know. i did the logos on my steps with glow in the dark logos. (winter...

do you have photots or a drawing. my 35-2 doesnt have any insulation on the lid. i have a 4'x10' vac. former, that can pull just about any plastic up to a 3/8" thick. just sculpt a plug out of foam and pull. i have also used wood plugs and a heat gun to form plastics, then fill with...

i recently removed the tank from my 35-2. we were able to measure it for replacement. dims yielded 5537.4 cu in. converted to gallons yields 23.971 gal. without subtracting the wall thickness, and the dents. sooo..

john where are you at, eracing all my logos from the parking stalls? we should both go, meet up with jeff and others from the long beach side.

im planning to go to catalina as well. we have only moored in emerald and two harbors in the past. it would be great to tag along with someone who has more experience exploring the place. will keep an eye on this thread. hope to join ya.

i have the same problem. lightly sand the rubber to remove the chalking. wipe it down. i used an acrylic floor sealer from home depot. apply with a clean rag or foam brush. mine has lasts for a season, its not a lot of work to apply. less work than wiping off those unsightly white stripes.

hi brisdon, looks fantastic im in marina del rey. would love to check it out in person. how much play do you have in your rubber post. i have about 1/8" it thumps a bit, drives me crazy.

ya hes a pretty boy. chicks dig him.

how do i REALLY feel about owning an ericson morning climb off the boat for a surf session come to work and check out this site. think about what i should do next with the boat, while im working. take off at about 4:00 head to the boat, and tinker. till well after dark. sometimes i...

max this is my first mate max. we have been saililng our ericson since he was 9 (13 now) bring herbal sea sick meds. he gets sick sometimes when the weather gets snotty. i teather my nephews in the cockpit. helps reduce the panic in my sisters face. when they fall asleep while underway...