Geoff Johnson
Fellow Ericson Owner
It happened to me and then the manager of my yard gave me a very useful tip - pound it with a hammer so its seats properly and then tighten it again. Since I have been doing that, I have not had a problem.
Whack-Ola!
Yeah, whack it with a hammer - just do short smacks - you'll see the soft zinc conform to the shaft. Also, I would suggest breaking down and buying West Marine's God-Awful 'Zinc-Tool' at $18.
I used an Allen wrench for years and had the same problems (see my post on 'Clunka-Clunka'). This tool really, REALLY kills the problem (along with a hammer). You use it and a wrench and you can jack the screws down tighter than a preacher on Saturday night!
And - when you have to do it while diving, the tool allows you to attack the screw from more/less than 90 degrees and still tighten it down! Oh, and underwater? A smaller ball-peen hammer works wonders!
//sse
Yeah, whack it with a hammer - just do short smacks - you'll see the soft zinc conform to the shaft. Also, I would suggest breaking down and buying West Marine's God-Awful 'Zinc-Tool' at $18.
I used an Allen wrench for years and had the same problems (see my post on 'Clunka-Clunka'). This tool really, REALLY kills the problem (along with a hammer). You use it and a wrench and you can jack the screws down tighter than a preacher on Saturday night!
And - when you have to do it while diving, the tool allows you to attack the screw from more/less than 90 degrees and still tighten it down! Oh, and underwater? A smaller ball-peen hammer works wonders! //sse
Steve
Member III
THanks
Thanks S.. Now I know why us 35-3 guys stick together... I think I'll look into the tool and grab a ball p out of the garage; It's still a bit cool in the water up here and my wet suit seemed to fit better last year…. wonder why? Do wet suits shrink… hum….?
Thanks..
Steve
Thanks S.. Now I know why us 35-3 guys stick together... I think I'll look into the tool and grab a ball p out of the garage; It's still a bit cool in the water up here and my wet suit seemed to fit better last year…. wonder why? Do wet suits shrink… hum….?
Thanks..
Steve
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Geoff Johnson
Fellow Ericson Owner
I like the blue hull. Did you have it painted?
Geoff Johnson
Fellow Ericson Owner
Then I have a couple of questions since I may go the same route. Did you raise the waterline (my yard recommends this since Awlgrip tends to blister when submerged) and have you noticed that the boat is hotter with a dark color (not that that is a bad thing in NH)?
Steve
Member III
Hot is Correct
Yes sir! We sure did notice the heat right off, might not be a wise choice in the south. Stored wine and beer feel the pain... but it dries things out nicely.
The water line stayed the same, it's close, kinda wished we raised it all around, perhaps 4+ inches. When the H20 tank is full we get the classic Ericson starboard list, putting it right on the line, the boot stripe gets some green after awhile that needs wiping off. We typically keep the holding tank empty on the port. The v-berth tank will bring the bow down if we choose to use.
Steve
Yes sir! We sure did notice the heat right off, might not be a wise choice in the south. Stored wine and beer feel the pain... but it dries things out nicely.
The water line stayed the same, it's close, kinda wished we raised it all around, perhaps 4+ inches. When the H20 tank is full we get the classic Ericson starboard list, putting it right on the line, the boot stripe gets some green after awhile that needs wiping off. We typically keep the holding tank empty on the port. The v-berth tank will bring the bow down if we choose to use.
Steve
No One-Sided Whacking!
Caution: Only "whack" it when you have an equal piece of iron to hold on the other side as an anvil.
This works every time for our boat.
Best,
Loren
Caution: Only "whack" it when you have an equal piece of iron to hold on the other side as an anvil.
This works every time for our boat.
Best,
Loren
jreddington
Member III
Fiberglass work.
Steve,
I know this is hihacking the thread but who did the work? I admire that hull every time I pull up to my mooring. I'm not looking for any paint work like that in the near future but I do have some cracks in the bow that need to be repaired. I had the Shaheen (sp?) brothers do some work previously and was very happy with it but it doesn't hurt to have a couple more names in your pocket.
Steve,
I know this is hihacking the thread but who did the work? I admire that hull every time I pull up to my mooring. I'm not looking for any paint work like that in the near future but I do have some cracks in the bow that need to be repaired. I had the Shaheen (sp?) brothers do some work previously and was very happy with it but it doesn't hurt to have a couple more names in your pocket.