Recent content by phildogginit

A dry suit is suitable for - foredeck when it's very wet and very cold, big waves - multihull sailing (lots of water coming up through net) - dinghy sailing. But if you plan on going in the water, a wetsuit is more comfortable I wear a Level 6 emperor dry suit which has a crotch zipper and...

Thanks for the link. A few years back a rigger sprayed some lube in it. I was hoping to eek out bit more time from it before I think about replacing.

That's a perfect spot for the weight. How is it for access to bilge? On Blitzen that cabinet is occupied by a heavy tool box which fits perfectly but could be organized to another spot.

I'm curious if any e34-2 owners have added a second house battery on their boats --- where and what size? thanks

The original (1987) signet mast head wind speed instrument has stopped reporting speed. It was working intermittently until a few months ago and now reads 0 in winds up to 20+. The direction indicator still works. I'm wondering if others with this gear have had similar experience and have fixed...

I have a soft dodger on my 87 e34-2. I can't rotate the outboard winch handles fully around but it doesn't really bother me. The six clutches open backwards (?). The dodger has a little "box" to accomodate the reef line clutches. Photo attached.

The YUM is a nod to Christian's "Hi" from his photos and video ... Opening and cleaning the fuel tanks was one of the more rewarding and enjoyable boat projects I've done -- - the shock and amazement at seeing 34 years of diesel gunk in the tank - the joy of physically wiping it out with an...

I had the same problems -- clogged filters, and engine dying in rough water-- until I pulled the fuel tank from the boat and cleaned it. It's worth using an endoscope ($80 from amazon) to have a look inside the tanks. Polishing won't solve the problem. I did not go the DIY route as Christian...

Janice and I will be coming down from Victoria in Blitzen (E34-2) for July 14 and July 15.

Thank for the info. I will probably go with victron products as I've begun down that road. The e34-2 battery box can hold 2 group-31 size batteries and is 25 cm deep. The victron 160 Ah and 200 Ah batteries are 23.7 cm deep and want 2 cm of clearance for heat dissipation... wondering if anyone...

Hi I'm wondering how other e34-2 owners upgraded their electrical systems including batteries. Where and what kind of batteries did you install and where did you install the various other devices. BMS, chargers, etc. Thanks Phil

On our e-34 2 - trash bin is well sized to fit under the paper roll - full trash bags go into the lazarette - yogurt container is compost bin Credit to previous owner for this setup, works well

On my universal m25-xp a mechanic replaced the original return line pieces with 3/16" fuel line from Greenline product G611-019. They are long enough that they did not need clamps and do not leak. The pressure on the return side is not high, and open in the fuel tank.

yes! see you at Genoa bay.

Hello we are planning to come up from Victoria and will arrive at Genoa bay probably mid day Saturday.