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I have had the engine on my 1987 Ericson 28 since I bought it 3 years ago. I do not know the hours. I usually run it no higher than 2100 rpms. But it started giving me a bit of mostly-white smoke. I ran it at 2300 rpm and more smoke came. Looking for an experienced skipper to tell me if this...

We have a complete boat with the YS Wheel Option, with the exception of the Emergency Tiller. Anyone know where one can be purchased? Or does anyone have the specifications such that I could have one made? Thanks!

We have a complete boat with the YS Wheel Option, with the exception of the Emergerncy Tiller. Anyone know where one can be purchased? Or does anyone have the specifications such that I could have one made? Thanks!

Problem Resolved! I thank you all for the terrific responses! We were able to get the yard that hauled the boat to own up to the fact that only they could have caused a bend in the tang (to which the throttle cable is attached) such that it interfered with the steering chain. We cannot...

YS Pedestal Disassembly Frank, thank you for your response and information! Got down to removing the screws (4) on the Clutch & Throttle Housing, but that housing is secured to the pedestal base by silicone. Any suggestions how to remove that housing? The silicone is very thin, I don't want...

YS it is! Thank you both for your insightful replys! I went to the boat today (power was out here at the house, today, so I am just gettng to this response!) and the wheel is, indeed, cast "Y S". So I would love to have a sketch of how the throttle cable is connected at the top end of the...

Hi! I am new to the forem. My son & I sail a 1987 Erickson 28. The wheel froze leaving the slip & we discovered that the throttle-mount is bent, interfering with the wheel chain. Anyone have a brand for the pedestal or any drawings of the internal workings? Any ideas how to pop the throttle...