Recent content by John Read

I am sailing a 1976 E27 "Maggie" with a traveler located directly in front of the steering wheel. I find the convenience of being to handle the sails at the helmsman position quite attractive. I would like to move up to 31+. Which model/year have the same traveler layout as the E27? Thanks...

Hi folks....I am refinishing the below waterline hull which has years of "who knows"protective paints. I would like to know .........Do I paint the bottom of the bronze/brass fitting which houses the transducer? Is this a lexan or an acrylic plug? Thanks for your feedback.....John

Difficult shifting I would not adjust my transmission until I checked out the cable/housing which transfers the leverage from your shifter rod to the transmission. Mine has pedistal steering and it would be the same principal on tiller steering. My '76 E27 had the same symptoms. I found that...

I recently replaced my cutless bearing on my '76 E27. I found that the propeller shaft must be original since it has significant wear. Does anyone know of a supplier who has random shaft lengths with the correct propeller taper and threads? Thanks

Has anyone found a good source for a cutless bearing? I have only found West Marine. They do not stock the one that fits the E27. Thanks for your help.

Hi guys. New boat for me. Mine is '76. Has pedistal steering. Came w/ Harken furler, MPS sail/sock & complete selection of sails Would the addition of a boom vang be a logical improvement? Thanks, in advance, for the pros and cons.

E27 Rudder cracks Thanks for all the input. I am just letting her dry out b4 repairing.

Just purchased an E27. Just finished winterizing. I have removed the rudder to repair some surface cracks. Have routed out numerous cracks and removed several areas where water has creeped under fiberglass. Has anyone got any experience with these foam/steel rudder repairs? I would...