creaking

Hello, I’ve noted over the years a kind of creak or pop sound on the starboard side of the cockpit at the cabin bulkhead. Never thought much of it at sea in waves. Never felt it much at anchor till now. Conditions are less than optimal. 45° swell rocks the boat. Mostly gentle. But we know...

1972 E 35-2 with- Fiberglass sole (white) Engine location under dinette seat Fiberglass inner hull ceiling style issue: the sole creaks from end of couch (to aft end of sole behind entry stairs. original design had 2 1.5 thick ply pieces spanning cabin laterally (1 at end of couch, and 1 at...

I am pretty meticulous in the care and maintenance of our 1984 E30+ boat. As I was walking forward on the starboard side I noticed a new creaking noise about two feet forward of the shrouds right where the deck joins with the vertical section of the cabin top. It sounds like two pieces of...

Hi: I just purchased a 1988 Ericson 38-200 and love the boat. I have found that the Teak and Holly Sole creaks underway. I suspect a couple of things: 1. The screws below the bungs need to be tightened 2. The solid teak trim around the fall flexes against the teak furniture modules Has...

Creaking at the helm I get this creaking at the helm of my Ericson 30+ while under sail. It's right at the floor under my feet. It seems to be a reaction to the boat's movement on the water, and not when I turn the wheel or get weather helm. At first I thought it was coming from the rudder, but...