Recent content by jthistle

Great Job... You're gettin along in the cleanup and planning. I'll give you one piece of advice (that I was given and didn't act on) get the deck done first. - It's tempting to start inside but your priority is stopping any water from gettin in and all moisture issues from ruining your...

Photo Album I really enjoyed your photo album...amazingly similar situation with my 1972 - E35. https://picasaweb.google.com/jwthistle/BoatRefit?authkey=Gv1sRgCOS7lvq5s6DQhgE&feat=directlink I've been working at it off and on for 4 years - that said... I don't miss much sailing either...

Just the Answer... That's a great Project. I have the Edson mount but no Pedestal. I'm cheap so I don't want to throw the cash at a whole unit. This is an awesome solution. I'm wondering if the transmission/throttle levers are gonna get in the way. Thanks for posting. Jason

Anyone know the gross tonnage of a 35-II. Just looking for an approximation. I just recently learned i has nothing to do with weight. hmmmm. any guesses would be welcome. jason

Hatch Installed - Pics Ok...here tis. For good and for bad. The main thing is - it fits! This has been quite the learning process. I decided last minute to use acrylic for the top...then I brought it to the plastics guy and he said I had to use Lexan because the screw holes were too close...

Delrin Brisdon, Thanks for the pics...and the tip on delrin. That looks dooable. I have the hatch frame completed and now just to fit a plywood square for cover and epoxy and finish. Great job... jt

Latches.... ...ahhhh...That's perfect. Great job. I'm not so good with the original ideas. Thanks for sharing. cheers jt

hatch... For the past 3 months I have been puttering about this hatch Idea...started it. Put it away. got back at it....measured - said bad words. Started again. Ruined one. Started again. Etc. Now I have the frame built as per original design. With Compound angles, Camber - twists...

Gotta have a pic Alrighty...I'm off to the store to get one of these. Post a pic when you can. I can be a bit slow with this male/female stuff.:p Mabey I'll ask d'wife...she can help me with it. cheers jt

Whew... Thanks Dan... Just had the drill in my hand and decided to check the computer for something unrelated...:p - NOt quite...but close. Saw the pic of the perko unit...wondering about how it closes properly. Post the pics when you can. thanks jason

toppinglift Thanks C'apt Dan... Thanks...thats what I was looking for. My topping lift is adjustable and runs back to a mast base cleat. I'm going with 3/8 halyard line. I'm guessing I'm gonna need 90 feet or so. Mast Height + leech length + a little extra. Should work out...ordering...

Can anyone out there save me the trouble of going to the boat for a measurement? I'm going to replace the topping lift and wondering what the measurement would be. I'll take an educated guess from anyone and build in a few feet for error. ;) How long (and how thick) a line would I need for...

Wood CHoice Hey John... I Used Jatoba...aka brazillian cherry. Really hard...very denseand Heavy. I coated with epoxy and now in the process of applying spar varnish. 5/8 inch bronze acrylic sealed with butyl tape and fastened with stainless wood screw - over bored and countersunk. took...

I've just built two new hatches for out '72, 35-II - pretty much the same design as original. Wooden box with new glass. Has anyone improved the hatch closure system. I'm sure there must be a better option than the original and I don't want to start drilling holes in the acrylic for the...

This is a short video of us bringing my - "new" 1972 E35II "home" to Newfoundland. It's a partial account and includes some general foolishness. - Enjoy Sailing starts about 3 min into the vid. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXJFh7PFJnY Cheers Jason