As you can tell from the list of items in the subject line I'm tackling a range of issues.
I'm the new and proud owner of Galileo, an Ericson 35-3. She's currently on the hard and I'd like to take care of a few things before I launch her (I know, it's mid October, but I just bought it!).
First issue is the speed impeller. It's so fouled up that it doesn't spin very well. I would like to connect a new one, but don't know the make and model of this one. I'm assuming it's the orginal but I don't know. The readout gauge says it's a Horizon and is also labeled "Standard" and the model is SL-1. Can anyone point me in the right direction for either:
- unfouling the existing impeller
- OR buying a new impeller (the piece that goes in the water if I have the name wrong here)
The second issue is the wind vane. I have a vane that mounts at an angle on the top of the mast. Again, there's no brand name on this piece and the gauge says "Standard" model WS-1 (no Horizon on this one). I will attempt to attach a picture tommorrow. There are two parts to this - the top part is a vane, the bottom part is two arms with "cups" at the end. Both appear to indicate wind direction only - so I'm confused - why the two parts? Is the vane simply a visual and the cups are the electronic piece? Also, the gauge appears to show wind direction and speed, so if these are both direction, where does the apparent wind speed reading come from? So, I could use some advice on:
- who's the manufacturer (again, I'm assuming this is original)
- if the vane isn't working, but the "cups" are, will I still get a readout on my gauge?
Third issue is engine work. My boat was 'neglected' for two years before I bought it (hence some of the issues above). The engine doesn't appear to have been winterized before when it was hauled out. I'm having a yard do some work on it. They should be done next weekend and I'd like to take it to it's new home. I have the manual and will be doing all of the appropriate maintenance as soon as possible - but what do I HAVE TO do before taking the short trip from the boat yard to the marina? I haven't talked with the previous owner at all, so I really have no idea what was done when it was hauled out (bought it through a broker).
Last issue for tonight - the table post is stuck at the base. I tried pretty hard but couldn't get it out. Any tricks anyone can share for getting it loose?
By the way, I spent this long weekend working on the boat. I'm happy to be a new owner and appreciate the answers I anticipate. I'll be sailing out of Deltaville (didn't notice too many mid-atlantic postings). Thank you.
I'm the new and proud owner of Galileo, an Ericson 35-3. She's currently on the hard and I'd like to take care of a few things before I launch her (I know, it's mid October, but I just bought it!).
First issue is the speed impeller. It's so fouled up that it doesn't spin very well. I would like to connect a new one, but don't know the make and model of this one. I'm assuming it's the orginal but I don't know. The readout gauge says it's a Horizon and is also labeled "Standard" and the model is SL-1. Can anyone point me in the right direction for either:
- unfouling the existing impeller
- OR buying a new impeller (the piece that goes in the water if I have the name wrong here)
The second issue is the wind vane. I have a vane that mounts at an angle on the top of the mast. Again, there's no brand name on this piece and the gauge says "Standard" model WS-1 (no Horizon on this one). I will attempt to attach a picture tommorrow. There are two parts to this - the top part is a vane, the bottom part is two arms with "cups" at the end. Both appear to indicate wind direction only - so I'm confused - why the two parts? Is the vane simply a visual and the cups are the electronic piece? Also, the gauge appears to show wind direction and speed, so if these are both direction, where does the apparent wind speed reading come from? So, I could use some advice on:
- who's the manufacturer (again, I'm assuming this is original)
- if the vane isn't working, but the "cups" are, will I still get a readout on my gauge?
Third issue is engine work. My boat was 'neglected' for two years before I bought it (hence some of the issues above). The engine doesn't appear to have been winterized before when it was hauled out. I'm having a yard do some work on it. They should be done next weekend and I'd like to take it to it's new home. I have the manual and will be doing all of the appropriate maintenance as soon as possible - but what do I HAVE TO do before taking the short trip from the boat yard to the marina? I haven't talked with the previous owner at all, so I really have no idea what was done when it was hauled out (bought it through a broker).
Last issue for tonight - the table post is stuck at the base. I tried pretty hard but couldn't get it out. Any tricks anyone can share for getting it loose?
By the way, I spent this long weekend working on the boat. I'm happy to be a new owner and appreciate the answers I anticipate. I'll be sailing out of Deltaville (didn't notice too many mid-atlantic postings). Thank you.