Recent content by Lyle

Tiny Blisters on 88 Ericson 26 Bottom-How Resolve? My 1988 Ericson, Aluva, was made in Mexico. Removed the ablative (Micron CSC) a few years ago. No blisters were seen. Use VC 17 now. Two years ago countless tiny, acne sized, blisters formed. They do not seem to be causing a problem other...

Wet or Dry Rudder? My Ericson 26 came with a weeping rudder. One winter I drilled MANY holes to dry it out. The marina store had a moisture meter that detected almost no moisture left after the winter. That is another approach but means drilling a hole!

Rebedding portlites The March 2009 Sail Magazine on page 61 recommended for lexan professional glass bedding products: :p GE Silpruf SCS2000 Dow 795 Silicone Building Sealant

Stuffing Box Material - NO LEAK -NO Water into bilge! Have been using for several years fiber packing that seals the stuffing box so no water enters the boat! It is INTENDED to do just that! Claims were that it "outlasts other packings Virtually dripless" GFO fiber packing For questions and...