Recent content by Unsettled1

I am unable to complete my project. The boat is in great shape. I still need to replace the compression post and main salon wall/bulkhead. The boat is very close to being done and for someone that does this and has time, could be ready to sail fast. The boat can be sailed now. The sails are in...

sorry. here is the photo

I have attached a photo of an Ericson 27 Mast. Found it on this site. If you notice the boom is about a foot higher than the cleat near the bottom of the mast which has a yellowish rusty colored rope tied to it. The boom is located just above the winch on the Port side of the mast. I assume...

I recently replaced the impeller. The pump is in like new condition. The only problem is that now I have drips coming in through the little rectangular gap in the pump where grease is visible. Did I miss some type of plug or does it simply need more grease forced through the cap? Only leaks when...

I am have access to a Universal M25 and a Volvo Penta 13HP. Will one or the other of these fit in the Ericson 27 Atomic 4 slot with or without some mods??

are you willing to rent the trailer? I am on Lake Conroe and need to be transported 77 miles to Dickinson TX to get bottom done and dropped in the salt. Private message me if you need too.

I am going to look at a trailer tomorrow that is set up for a Catalina 25.5 with fixed keel. The trailer looks like it could fit for my 27. The trailer itself from post to back is 22 feet approximately. The pads can be moved. Does have a V shaped centerboard resting spot for the keel. Any ideas...

Awesome, you are the man!! Thank You.

Can you provide a photo of your trailer?? I am looking at purchasing a used one that may work with little re fabrication I just need to see what an Ericson 27 trailer looks like. Thanks.

Can anyone please show me how these 1971 electrical wiring systems work. All of the wiring in the boat was cracked, brittle and old. I pulled it all and am trying to run all new wiring. Lets start with the Blower since I need that working first in order to crank the engine. From the switch to...

If I get rid of it I will let you know. Right now I think that due to the great condition it is in and the fact that this boat has been on fresh water its whole life, I am going to run it until it goes. I am cranking it up tomorrow. Hasn't been cranked in months supposedly.

Hand Cranked Atomic 4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntUkgUXM0-o

I have to replace all walls/bulkheads of the head and the compression post.

All great advice. I will keep it all in my pocket. Thank you.

Well it's good to hear that none of you experienced exploding boats and family members dying from gas fumes while sleeping. All kinds of of negative stuff out there and fear and loathing..