Bryan Watts
New Member
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. Where does one go today for the replacement gaskets?
2. I need to replace the deck hatch hinges, gaskets and latch dogs. I have tried "Bowmar' and "Lewmar" with no results. What does one do now, short of replacong the entire hatch?
3. I need to "rebed" the lifeline stanchions to the deck, as the S. S. foot pads are showing signs of "rusting out from underneath. I have found that they are thru-bolted [which is a good thing], but how in the world does one get to the nuts on the back side? - as a lot of them are behind "built in" cabinetry and woodwork.
4 The last area of concern is the "famous" Ericson "California Smile". Yes my keel has cracked away from the leading edge of the "hull stub" [about 12"]. There is no leackage into the bilge. But what about water in contact with the keel bolts? The keel bolts are tight. My "bottom cleaner" says not to worry about it unless I get leakage into the bilge and to have the problem addressed during the next haul out [which is in about a year]. Anyone have experiance with this?
Looking forward to "hearing" from anyone with "first hand" knowledge in these areas.
Thanks,
Bryan Watts abord the WHITE STAR here in San Diego
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. Where does one go today for the replacement gaskets?
2. I need to replace the deck hatch hinges, gaskets and latch dogs. I have tried "Bowmar' and "Lewmar" with no results. What does one do now, short of replacong the entire hatch?
3. I need to "rebed" the lifeline stanchions to the deck, as the S. S. foot pads are showing signs of "rusting out from underneath. I have found that they are thru-bolted [which is a good thing], but how in the world does one get to the nuts on the back side? - as a lot of them are behind "built in" cabinetry and woodwork.
4 The last area of concern is the "famous" Ericson "California Smile". Yes my keel has cracked away from the leading edge of the "hull stub" [about 12"]. There is no leackage into the bilge. But what about water in contact with the keel bolts? The keel bolts are tight. My "bottom cleaner" says not to worry about it unless I get leakage into the bilge and to have the problem addressed during the next haul out [which is in about a year]. Anyone have experiance with this?
Looking forward to "hearing" from anyone with "first hand" knowledge in these areas.
Thanks,
Bryan Watts abord the WHITE STAR here in San Diego