Recent content by vincentshine

late to the winch party - replacement question I am a bit late on this thread but was doing research to do the exact thing, replace my Barient 21's with self tailing. What did you replace them with? Ours look lioke a 6 hole patter for installation. hoping for something similar. Thanks for any...

That is my thought so I keep the cap grounded.

Hi All, Another 1985 wiring mystery. I had to replace the fuel level sender in our Ericson 30+ 1985. Was having a hell of a time getting it to work. I've learned, when doing anything test after every step. The sender worked fine hooked up directly to the gauge, sender wire to sender gauge...

All, Was wondering if anyone has come up with a solution to the original positioning of the topping lift and outhaul on an 85 Ericsson 30+ ? Currently, the topping lift exits the boom closer to the mast and cleats on the boom. this is the case with the outhaul as well. Seems like a much better...

All good suggestions. I will check the Racor. My new idea is the tank vent is blocked, though for not allowing air to replace the volume removed. I will be busy this Saturday - but remain optimistic. Vincent

Loren Beach, I love this forum. If nothing else it fills me with optimism. So let me play this back. you pressurized the fuel system through the fuel tank vent. And listened for any leaks. Was there fuel in the tank and system at that point? would like to avoid a full extraction. Then are you...

All, My 1985 Universal M-18 is being a pain. After purging all old fuel, changing all filters, new fuel pump she is dying after running seemingly well for 30-45 minutes. I bleed the fuel line at the bleeder screw. It appears some air escapes, restart, and runs well for another 30-40 mins. Then...

Thanks! Mike, Question ... Mike, Did you already have a threaded hole in the thermostat housing? if not did you drill and tap a new one? Otherwise, I will probably go the T route. Thanks!

Good point. While a fun project could be a bit rough. I could see sewing up a spin. Any thoughts on Precision Sails? Vincent

Thanks again. I have no idea how old the current sail is. I suspect it is an older Ericson sail that was cut down and poorly. We decided to make our own working with Sailrite. We have the machine and equipment. I'm actually looking forward to it. won't be as quick but will come in way under...

Thanks for the input. Was thinking about it last night. Had I been a little bit smarter I would have checked the sails out more closely prior to closing the deal. If I had I imagine I would have asked for more price reduction. So, when we do sell, I would expect someone doing the same. "Oh...

All, First thanks to everyone on this forum. You've helped me out a number of times. We acquired our 1985 30+ over a year ago. It came with a "new" main but was said to have been cut down from another mainsail. At the time I had no idea the shape of the main and impact on performance. Now I...

Interesting, if you have a pic of that set up that would be awesome. So a "T" with a male thread where the current temp sensor is, then two female for the new temp switch and current temp sender. Thanks

Seems like this is something that someone has asked before. Let me know if that is the case. I would like to install a high temp alarm on my 1985 Universal M-18. The only one I have found is on Catalina Direct. While fine boats, mine is a 1985 Ericson 30+. I spoke to the sells department at...

Makes since. I really don't think the hot water tank has an impact on the engine coolant. This was in the water prior to winterizing. Exhaust water was coming out the back. It reached about 230 F at the thermostat. I thinking the thermostate, or blockage. She's out of the water now so will be a...