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Gooseneck Any pics of the original? Good luck with Rig-Rite. They used to be right down the road from me until a fire forced their move. Even then they were difficult to deal with, never mind the pricing. If you have the specs I can check at Wickford Marine Consignment. They have an...

Ericson 30 I have an Ericson 30 (hull 123) and was wondering what the makeup or composition is of the beam in the cabin top under the mast step. Mine has flexed some and I am considering installing a support post.

Rudder replacement pic Unfortunately, the Hekate was splashed just prior to my reading this thread. I have a cell phone pic of the mast being stepped with the boat on the trailer, but no hi res pics with a real camera.

Rudder replacement My 1969 Ericson 30 (#123) would appear to have been identical to yours. It has a 1.25" SS rudder shaft supported at the top (cockpit floor) by a SS ball bearing and SS thrust bearing. The area where your bronze "shoe" is/was has been reworked (by both a prior owner and...

Flag I may be late for the parade, but if you have not placed the order yet, or if there are extras, i will take one. If so, please send specifics and I will comply forthwith. Thanx Richard Friend Hekate Ericson 30-1 East Greenwich, RI

Teak Plywood Have you checked with Boulter Plywood in Boston? I seem to recall that they sometimes sell less than a full sheet. http://www.boulterplywood.com Richard

I acquired my E30-1 (#123, 1969), last spring at a storage auction with the mast stepped. I replaced the lowers last summer and am planning to address a problem at the mast step while I install a base plate for turning blocks. The mast step has sunk into the cabin top approximately 1/4"...

Does anyone know what the original mast section was on a Ericson 30 (1969)? Mine does not appear to match what Rig-Rite lists in their information that it was a Kenyon 4365, however, mine more closely resembles a Kenyon 5072 with an externally mounted sail track. Any information is...

tiller head I don't know about the E-27, but the tiller head on my E-30 (1969) is available from edson as a bronze casting. They will mill the interior for an exact fit to your existing rudder post. Here is a link to the catalog page with the fitting and bearings. You can order direct from...

drilling plexi or lexan If you drill the holes yourself, do not countersink them as you would with wood. V shaped countersinks cause cracking. Drill the countersink first with a carbide Forstner bit that will produce a flat bottomed hole, then drill through that. Use pan head screws or bolts...

Mark I Sorry for the paucity of information. It is a 1969 Ericson 30 Mark I. There is no hull number on it and it was assigned a Rhode Island homebuilt number when it was titled here in RI. It is, however, hull #123. Several of the pieces of teak trim are marked on the back with that...

Water Tank Thanks for the reply. I had looked at them and none seem to give info about water tanks, etc. I have some original brochures and paperwork, and as soon as it dries out I will scan it and get it on the board. Richard Friend

I recently became the owner of Ericson 30 #123 which has been on the hard for several years, and was sold for storage charges. #123 does not currently have a potable water tank in it, and from my inspection, never did. Although that seems unusual for a 30' SV, I guess it is possible...