Recent content by peaman

In the attached image, what's likely the deal with the prominent rust-colored stain? And just as importantly, what can I do about it, preferably without tearing up my headliner? This is on a 1987 32-3. The leg with the rust stain is through-bolted and conveniently placed over a zipper in the...

Thanks! I don't have much experience with PVC. Lowes says of Azek "Paintable with 100% Latex paint", so I think Brightside polyurethane might be a problem. Or not? And then there is the question of adhesive. PVC is pretty slippery stuff, so I would be looking for something that works...

In that case, I think you should be okay. As outside temperature rises, the coolant in the engine will tend to expand, and that could be the reason for the drips.

By "intake screen", you mean where sea water is taken in for engine cooling? By "coolant", you mean anti-freeze solution which is circulated through your engine and heat exchanger? If yes to both, then it seems you have a leak from your freshwater coolant circuit to your sea water (or raw...

Update from my earlier post, I managed to patch the damaged area to my satisfaction, as shown below: I removed the rotten veneer and underlying plywood for a defined area and cut a filler piece of plywood to match the area. The filler plywood was epoxied into place. Once cured, the teak...

I think this may be the main key, along with possibly a lower stretch line, like Dyneema core. The data sheet offered by @Dave G. shows that a 3/8" Sta-Set halyard may need something like 800 pounds pre-load in order to be stiff enough to climb efficiently. And, as @vanilladuck suggests, my...

Yes. Nothing "slipped". Breaking strength is not at all related to "stretchiness" (modulus of elasticity). Source: retired professional mechanical engineer. I'd love to hear from anyone who has used the ATN mast climber or a similar rig. The ATN uses two clutch devices. One supports the bosun's...

Ideally, any project boat would eventually graduate to "maintenance list" status. I like to think that my 32-3 is near to that, after three years' ownership and a few minor work items: New standing rigging Media-blast and Awlgrip spars Replace all electronics with new wind instruments, water...

I acquired an ATN Mastclimber right after I became an Ericson owner 3 years ago, and used it (much to the concern of the selling broker) to inspect the masthead before I sailed away with my new boat. But I had difficulty with the device due, apparently, to the elasticity of my halyards. I think...

One year ago, I paid $1,410 for all new lifelines of 316 1x19, made to my dimensions and installed by me, 32 ft boat.

The headliner is a good example of why a question like yours can only really be answered by you. It all depends on what you want. A headliner can be ripped out and replaced with paint, or with new panels of some custom design, or, if willing to spend the money, it can be replaced/restored to...

2) Yes, I have been able to get things moving again after multiple jambs. I will try snapping the line with the line outside the mast and the messenger inside. It's probably all in the wrist. Wish me luck. 3) I guess I will be in the market for some inexpensive 1/4" line, possibly after visiting...

After hauling the boat for the winter in SE Connecticut, I replaced each of the halyards with a 1/8" nylon messenger to save them from environmental exposure. I did the same last year, with no spring recommissioning issues. Each halyard is whipped at each end, with a messenger loop* to...

It seems to be common knowledge that using fresh water for flushing the head is the best protection against foul odors leaching through plumbing hoses. A few different arrangements have been used for accomplishing that in boats like ours, including: 1.) Replace the traditional head with one...

I wrote this reply last night, but seems there was a problem with upload, so here it is… Gray with white stripe and black is the correct color code for the LP solenoid and stove wiring according to the wiring diagram on page 5-1A in the owner's manual for the 35-3. The wire gauges are mostly...