Recent content by sailorjdh

Have 1989 Ericson 38 E200 and would like to change propeller to help with reverse function and reduce drag. Considering folding vs. feathering.... any suggestions or experiences would be helpful ? Jeff

Thanks for this idea where is the fuel pickup tube located ?

thanks for the idea Thanks for the idea I will look at this pronto

Motoring this summer in Puget Sound (after having primary engine mounted fuel filter but not the racor replaced) had my engine stop after 45 minutes to an hour. After tow back to the dock the servicing company returned to the boat changed out the racor and attempted to get the engine started to...

stinky stuff thanks for the ideas jeff

thanks for that idea David I will give that a try if the vent hose seems to be the problem then you would snake it back from the outboard end? Jeff

answering my own question and then one more ? Reviewing old posts I am assuming the external vent is on the transom next to the fuel tank vent port side up by rub rail....the problem i am having is the head bowl pump handle suddenly wouldn't pump I pumped out the holdingtank but no change at...

Need help in identifying where the holding tank vent is located on the 1989 E38 200 ....I have a raritan PHII...thanks

I thought as much thanks for your reply. Jeff Hart

My local boat yard is advising me that it would likely be necessary to remove the mast to place a wind indicator at the mast head of my E38. Is this necessary or can the wiring just be dropped down inside and through from above? Thanks Jeff Hart

Thanks a bunch for the information Loren. Jeff hart

When changing out the rancor 220 fuel filter / separator element is it necessary to fill the filter unit/ sediment bowel with diesel before trying to bleed the system of air? My lift pump has no pump lever and I believe when the ignition is turned to on it activates the pump on my 1989 M-30...

Thanks for all of your input. I will take your experiences into consideration for all I think that the jist is bigger than 105 would be desirable and reefing is good earlier than later. Jeff Hart

My original equipment North Sail head sail is starting to require patching and I am eventually looking at the purchase of a new head sail.I currently have a roller furled 105.I sail shorthanded alot and race occasionally again with limited crew.I would be interested in opinions regarding head...

bow sprit Thanks for your interest. If a bow sprit is added would you have it deck mounted and if so what to do with the acess to the anchor locker and in my case I also have a windlass a little to port of the center line? Jeff hart