My E-26 left the factory with two whale gusher pumps on board. One was the single equipped bilge pump, and the other was fitted for pumping the holding tank over board whenever beyond the three mile line. The bilge pumps were of fairly high quality and seemed to have lasted for a good many years...
I have been searching long and hard for the perfect anchor for my boat for over a year now and I finally made my decision and ordered the new Vulcan 9 from Rocna. It actually looks more like the spade than the Rocna but I am very pleased with the way it fits on my bow roller and in my anchor...
Re-bedding and inspecting the chain-plates for the shrouds is another item off my master list. It has been a worry that I have been carrying around in my head for the last several years. I decided I wasn’t...
I recently decided it was time to take a look at some of the items bedded on the deck. I have been trying not to think about core rot since I bought the boat. There were no spongy spots in the deck, but I...
I had been wanting more battery capacity for quite a while. one group 24 with one as a spare just wasn't enough. I thought of using the existing battery compartment for two six volt batterys, with a starter...
About a year ago while I was changing the zink on the heat exchanger I noticed some salt crust on the end cap. I pulled the exchanger and it was in pretty rough shape. I had a crack in the cap, a pin hole in the tube, and a lot of crusty build up on the inside.
I took the little heat...
Last spring the old tiller was looking like it had made its last bar crossing. On further inspection it should have been put on a retirement plan several years ago.
I looked at the usual replacements online but for the price of a new laminated tiller I decided id rather laminate my own. I...
I have decided to add a few details about the modifications and additions i have made in the last few years. I hope i can give back a pinch of the insight and knowledge i have received here. pictures and explanations to follow. (hopefully soon)
boat upgrades to date feb 2014.
420 AH led acid...