Recent content by trlebus

Thank you Stan...BIGTIME...this helps alot. The sole on the MK II is about 3 inches or so lower which makes a taller toekick, so I will have to come up with my own tweak. The visuals are a major help. And THANK YOU to the group for the great response. I will be starting this project next...

abricating a box into the recess Tim: You just might have something there. Thanks a bunch. I will ponder this one alot before I take a sawzall to the toekick. trl

We had a hand pump on our Islander 24 and it worked, but it was a real drag....foot pump mo' betta'. trl

John: The toe-stubbing issue is a major issue, and I'm trying to find the least intrusive install. If it sticks out too far I might have to make some kind of a hingeable cover plate or whatever. We already have an electric pump which has had a few issues which is why we want the manual as a...

Thanks for the response Stan...yes the big issue is cutting the fiberglass toe kick under the sink which is easy, it's the best placement that's giving me pause. Some pictures would be a big help. Thanks! trl

I have "73 Ericson 35 MKII and would like to install a foot pump to the galley sink. If anyone hase done this and has suggestions / hot tips and pictures it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! trl Dagny T Hull 305

Thanks to all who responded to my query. The varnish used was West Marine's version by Epifanes. It was resolved by placing a heater and fan down below and having our wonderful live-aboard next door neighbor keep an eye on things. It still took 2 days minimum between coats. Next time I do...

Does anyone know of a catalyst or additive to speed up the drying time of varnish? Have repaired the bulkhead forward of the settee on and it is taking an eternity for the varnish to dry. The first coat was applied 50/50 varnish and thinner as per the instructions and I might be able to apply...

Just had the joy of replacing the sprocket on our Yacht Specialties pedestal on our '73 Ericson 35. After searching endlessly elsewhere I discovered a post here that steered me to www.hollandmarine.com. They had the sprocket in stock and had it in my mailbox in a week. It was expensive...but...

We are looking for property in Pensacola (hopefully with our own dock). We have an Ericson 35 here in Southern California that we would like to have trucked there since we won't have the time etc. to sail there through the canal Anyone have any recommendations or links for boat transport...

We are looking for property in Pensacola (hopefully with our own dock). We have an Ericson 35 here in Southern California that we would like to have trucked there since we won't have the time etc. to sail there through the canal Anyone have any recommendations or links for boat transport...

Thanks for responding. The winch is now in. Did it the old fashioned way with a tap. Now we have a winch for the main halyard....what a concept!

We just bought an 1973 Ericson 35. The mast has a winch for the jib which is on a roller furling, but no winch on the mast for the main halyard. There is a aprox. 3/8" aluminum pad on the mast obviously intended for a winch placement. I have the drill, the tap and die set, etc. and a Barlow...

We just bought a 1973 Ericson 35. The mast has a winch for the jib which is on a roller furling, but no winch on the mast for the main halyard. There is a aprox. 3/8" aluminum pad on the mast obviously intended for a winch placement. I have the drill, the tap and die set, etc. and a Barlow 20...