Recent content by Umbazooksus

I have a brand new set of sails for an Ericson 29 that have never been bent on nor even removed from sail bags. I had a E29 and had sails made. I never completed working on the boat and I want to sell the sails I had made by Kappa Sails in Westbrook Connecticut. I have a mainsail and a 150 Genoa...

Ok, I may be getting closer. I found this picture online after doing a Google search for "bronze garboard plug". Interestingly enough, I found that pictured T-fitting on-board my vessel with assorted other screws etc. As the picture shows, the T-fitting is threaded into what appears to be the...

LB, Thank you for the reply. I was not sure if that was an Ericson original or an aftermarket. The female fitting does indeed look like that. Unfortunately for me I can not seem to find the proper male size. The standard fittings come in typical sizes like 1/2" , 5/8"and 3/4". I tried several...

I have recently acquired a 1973 Ericson 29. The boat is on the hard and the hole in question is on the starboard side of the keel just aft of midships. It is a threaded opening for a plug of some sort. The opening is just over a 1/2" and I can not find any plug to fit. Is this a standard...

Thank you all for responding. I'm going to try the butyl tape as others have and see what becomes of it.

Thanks for the quick response! These are non-opening. I'm not sure of the name and I guess I didn't look close enough to see if both sides need replacing. I was inside the cabin when a quick inspection revealed cracked rubber type gaskets. I'm heading down to the marina today and will take a...

I recently purchased an 1973 Ericson 29. I need to replace the rubber sealing that is installed around the circumference of the portal, they are leaking. Do I just find some closed cell foam or is there a replacement available. Any info would be greatly appreciated.