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Hi all my name is Cynthia I closed the deal two days ago. I am now a boat owner. I live in Long Beach California. Well I am a little confused where to start. My boat is in very good shape but I would like some tips or some web site links to buy cheaper gadgets like the basic light bulbs, cushion...

Greetings: I am looking for ideas on the best way to upgrade my anchor system. Below is a synopsis of what I have and what I want. -Two danforth style anchors of different size; one approx. 15-20lb. and one 30-40lb. for storm anchor. -Simple anchor roller w/o chain stop. Uses port and...

After filling the tank the last time I was at the boat, I came back down this past week and motored into Oriental Town Harbour. The area was pretty busy due to the Inland Waterway (chandlery) store going out of business with everything 50% off, so I had to tie up at the fuel dock. When I came...

I need two bronze 3/4 NPT to 5/8 hose nipple fittings. I have a 5/8 engine water intake hose and I want to add a sea strainer. The sea strainer has 3/4 inch NPT fittings. I haven't been able to find these conversion fittings anywhere. Any ideas ? Thanks

Hi All, I am looking to install a Boom Vang on my 1976 E27. I perceive the need to do such when I will be in a following sea with the wind on my aft quarter. I intend to secure the vang to a stanchion base on the appropriate side. My stanchion bases are reinforced with backing plates. The...

This time of year is great to have stuff like cushions redone etc.. We would like to renew several of our worn interior cushions, but running into a brick wall regarding "matching" the original OEM fabric navy blue with white dot pattern that Ericson used. If we are unable to match, we may...

I have it in my head I want to install an Red Dot brand cabin heater in our 1986 E32-3 that uses engine coolant for the heat source. We motor a lot here in the Pacific NW and capturing some of that waste heat just seems like a good idea in these cold winter months. I have kind of looked at where...

Hi Everyone, We really like our 35/3. She sails well, cockpit is great, inside feels like a wooden boat, lots of character. But I have to admit we are quite frustrated with the lack of storage space on board. Our old C&C 27 had far more storage space than the 35 has. What's difficult is...

I have a minor but very annoying problem, for which I need a good solution. The shackle on my main halyard is so stiff to open that I can only do it with pliers. It is a common type--an elongated U shape with a pin at the open end that is opened/closed by grasping a small attached piece and...

This may be a little silly but what the heck its friday. I am looking for suggestions for a waste basket on the E-38-200. My old boat had a lot of room under the galley sink, this one does not. There is a little tilt out storage spot to the left of the stove but again not very large. I was...

Hello all, I'm presently in the process of upgrading my 1970 E-29 for a round the world cruise. I love the boat, but in many ways it's not exactly 'ideal' for this (not a full keel, large windows, limited tankage, tabernacle...), but I have a very limited budget (just out of college), so...

Does anyone have any good ideas for an overnight cruise from Chula Vista Marina in San Diego. I have a older E26 and have been working on getting it ready to sail for the last several months. She has been parked in the same slip for at least 6 years and has never left the slip. After I bought...