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Has anyone removed the fuel tank from their E29? I'm wondering how much trouble it will be and whether it will come out through the cockpit seat opening. Bonus if you have any photos! Thank you.

I just removed the the old name from my boat. The old stickered name can still be seen on the transom due to a difference in the fiberglass shading at this point. I've tried cleaning it off to no avail. I'm thinking of using rubbing compound next but a friend has recommended fine steel wool...

Hi, I want to rebed the bow pulpit and cleats, and can't really get at them from the underside due to the anchor locker being in the way. There is very little space between the anchor locker and the hull to get my hand and a wrench in there to the underside of the deck. I am thinking it...

Hello All, Down at the boat today checking on her, etc. and noticed something I thought I saw once before. On a Universal 5432 engine the thermostat housing is bolted to the front of the cylinder head. When the head is installed the mounting boss on the engine block for the coolant pump is...

Dear All, I am a proud owner of a great 79 Ericson 27. I do have to re-bed the port lights and I am thinking about to put new frames in. I do have two questions to the forum (i) any ideas and experience on cleaning and re-bedding port lights and (ii) any suggestions/resources where to...

Hi folks. I tried t o use the searach function first to get an answer, but got lots of posts unrelated to my question. How do you remove the compass from the top of the pedestal on a 1985 E-32-3? I want to do this to try to get at the sticking shifter cable and try to figure out how to lubricate...

As my cabin sole replacement project forges on, I have hit a stumbling block. The E-30+ early models had an engine box in the companionway with removable stairs functioning as the access to the engine compartment. (In later years, as best I can determine from pictures on Yachtworld, a...

:dunce: Replacing cabin sole on 30+, inspired by all the posts on this site. I am all set to start cutting the replacement pieces. I've got the 4x8 3/8 plywood teak and holly veneer. Plan to use a router to make the cuts. If I could somehow remove the existing sole without tearing it to...

Has anyone used Pettit's Bio Blast product to remove bottom paint? There are a couple of positive reviews on the WM website but I'd sure like to hear first hand from someone who has used the product. Gary

I'm thinking about moving my mast winch from the jib side to the main side. I now have roller furling and don't really need the jib winch, but I'm having problems getting my new main tight enough in the luff. The winch is mounted to a wooden curved block that wraps around the side of the...

La Petite's grabrails (on deck) need some attention. We plan to strip them of the flaking varnish and go with teak oil. I'd like to re-bed them at the same time to start the incremental re-bedding process for all the deck hardware. Two questions. 1/ Are the acorn nuts on the inside of...