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  1. E28+: Quick visual summary of first-year projects

    E28-1 E28+: Quick visual summary of first-year projects

    The image below summarizes the main projects completed on our 1981 E28+ during our first year-and-a-half of boat ownership (any boat ownership, not just this one). The various posts on this site were instrumental in providing guidance and encouragement to more boldly go where it might not have...
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    Olson 34 reno projects

    Hi, I bought a 1989 Olson 34 from Seattle last summer. I'm hauling her out next week & plan to retrofit the anchor locker (to hold a bigger Bruce & windlass) and adding a swim ladder to the stern. Have any other owners done such projects and, if so, would you have any advice for me? Thanks in...
  3. bigd14

    Portlight Replacement in Owner's Projects

    Has anyone done Nigel Barron's portlight replacement in the Owner's Projects section? It looks like an excellent solution. I have removed all my portlights (most of which were leaking badly) with great difficulty and in the process damaged a couple of them. For they most part they are...
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    E 35 MK III topside and keel - Mtc. projects

    Hi All 1983 [+ or -] 35 MK III owners, I'm new to this site am excited to "talk" to fellow owners who have had some "personal - hands on" mtc. experiance with their boat. Currently, I have three topside projects that need addressing: 1. I need to replace the "portlight" screens and gaskets...
  5. treilley

    The projects begin

    Started on my long list of upgrades last weekend. I was pleasantly surprised how well it went. I was able remove the head hoses, potty and holding tank in an afternoon. Thanks to Sean for the project info. My hose setup was a little different and I was able to remove the tank without...
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    some winter projects

    gas to diesel repower. went logo crazy. time to sail.
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    28+ projects for new owner-fuel tank first

    Well I have fulfilled a dream of many, many years and today purchased a 28+ for my family. I'm excited, having fulfilled one of the two proverbial happiest days in my life and knowing that the other happy day is some years away! Now I have the usual, I would guess, laundry list of projects on a...
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    70 E32 projects

    G-day or nite fellow ericson fans, I have a couple of projects lined up. One is replacing the gate valve in the head. The head sole is aprox 3/4" above the hull. The backing plate is between & the gate valve nut is above the sole.. So far no leaks.. Any suggestions for replacing the g-valve w/...
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