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I've found a couple of spots with soft wood that I assume are from dry rot. Other than tearing out the soft wood and replacing it, what should I do to treat the surrounding areas to prevent spread ? The ports are now all replaced so the cause for the moisture should be taken care of. What...

Hi all, I'm looking for an inexpensive loacation to have my boat hauled and dry docked in the SF Bay area. I prefer a location near Tiburon, like Sausalito or San Rafael, but will consider SF and East Bay as well. I would also consider a slip if the price was very good. Anyone have any...

I bought this E 35-2 in the yard and while we were stripping the bottom paint off for barrier coat, we found water leaking out of the trailing edge of the keel. It tasted like salt water (yuck) and for the most part was pretty clear. It just kept coming, so I drilled a 1/4" hole... Ended up...

When I took over my boat from the PO last year, I was told that at some point in the past the cabin sole was under water, and had to be replaced. Indeed, the sole looked pretty new, and there were visible water marks on the bottom of the teak bulkheads all around the cabin. All last season, I...

Anybody use dry ice in the ice box or fridge on the boat? We're headed out for a 10 day cruise and I'm thinking it might be a good way to help out the reefer. My only real concern is the dry ice being so cold that it breaks the ice box bottom. Will a towel or two help? Any advice...

So, as I'm squeezing out a last few sails on the Chesapeake, I'm wondering what you all do to keep warm and dry? I've been layering with traditional materials e.g. cotton and wool, which is great until you get wet. Anyone have a special combo of synthetics they've found works well in the...

Aloha, My E27 is in Havre de Grace, MD, and I am trying to make a decision about storage. This is my first winter with the boat, (it was out last winter before I bought it). I had a rough summer due to a bad infection in my hand, and was never able to take boat out on the water. She has been...

How level is it possible to make the boat when resting on an Ericson keel? Any suggestions for arranging the blocks? I think it would make installing the interior much easier. Also, is there any real change in shape in the hull once back in the water, that I should allow for? Gareth...