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    E29 Fuel tank removal

    Yes it will It has been a while, but I took mine out and replaced with cross linked polyethylene ( I think) be sure to remove any fitting on the top of the tank. It will come out thru the cockpit seat opening.
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    Main Hatch cover E29

    I had to build a new main hatch cover for my E29. I am not sure if the one I replaced is original or not but it was in sad shape. Here are a few photos, the lens is polycarbonate .25 thick the wood is all teak (expensive) 8 coats of varnish later. Now I can replace the other two hatch covers...
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    Fuel Tank Issues Ericson 29

    My fuel tank on E-29 #370 Holdfast needs cleaning. Anyone have suggestions on the best method? It had not been used for 4 years before I purchased the boat and had about 3 gallons of very nasty gas I was able to remove with a hand pump. How is the tank bonded to the Hull? Is it worth the time...
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    New cushions for e29

    New Foam We had the old (nasty cushions) he could use for a pattern. He cut the foam to size. Part of why I paid a pro to do the job. The foam, Sailrite Bioside Reflex was expensive it takes 4 sheets for the cushions we used 4" the seat backs are 2" foam. The Bottoms are done in naughhyde...
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    New cushions for e29

    New Cushions We just had new cushions for the entire boat E-29 #370 this year. We selected the sunbrella upholstery fabric and 4" foam from Sailrite. I had a locale guy sew it all up our total cost was about $1600.00. I have not put them back in the boat yet. we have been tracking down a...
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    Deck Non-Skid paint "Grizzly Grip" ...don't waste a nickel

    Paint on non-skid Kiwi grip worked great on my j24 even covered some crazing. Be sure you wet peel your masking or you may ruin your nice sharp edge and be careful of temp or hot sun which can make it dry before you get the texture just right. Jeff e-29, #370 "Hold Fast"
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