Recent content by Newbee

Thank you all for your help. I have tried to post an update several times but our internet here is cranky. We were able to install the alternator from the auto parts store. It is a Delco 53 amp, with an internal regulator. It has no ignition protection, but it has allowed us to be able to charge...

We have an ericson 38, 1989.We are currently in the Bahamas cruising and our alternator has died. It is a prestolite with 4 wires. My husband went to an auto shop in Georgetown and bought the ONLY alternator they had. It is a rebuilt Delco we think. It has 3 wires. How do we wire this in? This...

Sail for sale? Hi there, is the sail still available? our sail is in storage but ASAP I will check the size. We are in south Portland and have a 38 ericson. Thanks, Jane Jameson

Getting ready to cruise! We have been living aboard our E38 in Maine for 3 years and are now getting ready to retire and sail away. Our next project is going to be removing the anchor locker and installing a windlass for a new 44 lb Rocna anchor and 90 ft of 5/16 G4 Acco high test chain with...

Thanks every one. We had a through inspection on the hard and a sea trial with an inspection. The previous owner is a well respected boat builder and took care of the small issues that were noted in the survey, I had read as much as I could find on this site regarding ericson 38's and noted...

Hi everyone!We just sailed our new (to us) Ericson 38 home to Portland ME and are very discouraged by the amount of water in the bilge. Every day, I am using a shop vac to take out about 6 gallons of water from the bilge. Where do we start looking for the source of the leak? Thanks!