Recent content by Mike Loft

Tom, the spacing is 2 3/8". If you have something, let me know. We can make a deal whatever way you thinks fair. Thanks, Mike

Hi guys, I need a piece of teak and holly plywood, preferably 3/4" thick but something else might do, to replace a damaged bilge cover. It needs to be 5" X 15" or a bit larger. If anybody has a spare piece you want to sell, I'm willing to pay. Thanks, Mike

Brian: No real experience with this myself, but here's an article by the Pardeys. http://www.sailnet.com/forums/gear-maintenance-articles/19760-drilling-filling-holes-your-boat.html They and most other writers use an adhesive-- glue, epoxy, etc., but not 3M 5200. Notice that the Pardey article...

Propane sensor Thanks, Guy. Mike

It's located to the lower left of the galley sink on my 32-200.

Or, if you know the surname of a dealer or sales rep who actually handled the Ericson line in the 1988-1991 time frame, please post it, and that may lead to a final answer about what is the "manual" on the 32-200. Thanks.

Answer to Brian K's question? "Is there an owners manual available specifically for the 32-200? Or is the manual for the 32 the only thing available?" Brian: That question has popped up once or twice in previous posts but no sooner is it asked, than there seems to be radio silence about it...

Auto Pilot Mike: Did you ever decide on an autopilot, and if so, how did you deal with installation and space challenges on your 32-200?

Start/ Start Button Troubleshooting Thanks for all the suggestions. They'll help me eliminate a lot of time and guesswork. Mike

We have a Universal M25XP, with glow plug button. It's common when pushing the starter button (after holding the glow plug button in for about the right amount of time, and continuing to hold it) to get no response-- engine doesn't turn, no noise. Then, a few seconds, or minutes later, doing the...

Loren: I sent you a couple messages that may not have gotten through to you. I can be reached at (509) 624-5265. Mike

Loren: We should talk about whether I may be able to help you part of the way. Assuming you're able to depart June 6 and nothing unusual, what's your best estimate on where might be 3 days later? Mike

Carlos: I probably created some confusion myself by not knowing what happens over the entire run of cable from mast, to a coax fitting somewhere, and then onward from there. Your interpretation of what I said about distance and the possibility of splicing was correct, and I think your comment...

I'm looking at the alternatives on where to install the radome, and the chartplotter/radar display, on an E32-200. On this boat it looks like the steering pedestal is the only feasible and useful place for the display. So cable has to get there, either from the stern, or up on the mast. Running...

150 Genoa Gary: Thanks for the offer. I'm trying to stick with blue if I can. And Seth, thanks for the explanation. I get the math, but I'm not sure I'm going to get the sail shape I'm counting on, looking only at dimensions with no visual inspection.