Recent content by sailorande

Thank you for responses everyone. I am going to tackle this part of the project over the weekend and will likely go "through" the bilge in order to make a less circuitous, continuous (no connections in bilge), and shorter route to the control panel. I've decided to do it this way in part, as...

Hello, I am completely re-wiring my E-27. The existing wiring was such a mess, I have decided to do the whole job over again, with a lot of advice from people that know what they are doing, as I do not. I am routing new wires from the mast step back to the panel. It looks like the original...

Good morning, The other day, I pulled out the entire length of of rode to inspect and repair. This is the first time I have done this as my E-27 is relatively new to me. I also checked to see that bitter end was firmly attached. Check. Ready to put the rode back but ran into problems fitting it...

Guys, Still digesting all that you have offered up, but I did want to say a big Thank You for your input. Toddster, after reading your post, I went back and took a closer look at the area I can access via the cabinets, and what I discovered was a thickened area that I believe would be ideal to...

Hello Ericson Community, I am interested in routing my running rigging aft to places where I can access from the cockpit. I am wondering how best to attach things like a winch to the area near the companionway. The issue that I have is that there is a significant gap between the hull and the...

Good morning, I am looking to rebuild the carburetor and replace the fuel pump on my E27 ('72 I believe). I don't have small hands and cannot fathom how I, or even a helper with smaller hands) could get the fuel pump off while the engine in the compartment. I am contemplating an access panel...

I am trying to put together the junior sailing program here on the Great Salt Lake. I myself am still very much a beginner and have never taught sailing before, and so I am looking for all the help I can get. I figure the challenge of teaching is sometimes the best way to learn. Anyway, we do a...