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G'day E Owners, the other woman, 'Merrimist', my 86' E38 has the original Datamarine sail instruments, Log, Wind speed, wind angle and Depth gauges fitted into the cockpit port side fwd of companionway, Depth being the only one working fitted. All accessible through a nice little cupboard door...

Because the archives are currently not available, here are Tom Metzger's notes on upgrades and recommended changes to Universal diesel wiring: UNIVERSAL DIESEL WIRING MODIFICATIONS During discussions on the Sailnet Ericson e-mail list about wiring problems with Universal diesel engines...

I'm looking into upgrading the original traveler on my 1983 E28+. The current position is right at the entrance to the companionway and I'd like to move it to the cabintop if that's possible without causing any big problems. The only reason I have for wanting to do that is to get more seating...

I am looking for recommendations on updating the traveler on my 1970 e32-2. I bought the boat this April. The current traveler appears to be original equipment. I have sailed the boat about 15 times and trimming the main under load is quite a chore. The current method is to wrap the sheet...

I have owned my 1989 E35-III for a 3 years now and am thoroughly enjoying the boat. Recently the Autohelm 6000 died. I found a new Raymarine S2G with warranty on the internet at a great price point and installed it along with a ST6002 plus. After finishing the install and doing the required...

Does anyone have any experience purchasing and installing a complete electrical system upgrade? I would like to install a complete new system with an inverter, charger, batteries, switchgear. I would like the ability to add solar panels and a wind generator as well. Right now I am in a slip...

I'm in the process of repairing the galley in my Ericson 27 and need to repair/upgrade the ice box. Have tried to find more info on this site but drew a blank. I would like to install more insulation on the sides and the top. the top is quite poorly constructed with a thin piece of plywood and...

I just got an answer back from Paul at Foss regarding upgrading Senta's rudder to bigger than IOR specs. He suggested either using Bruce King's modification or a considerably higher aspect ratio rudder that they have installed before on other boats. BK's modified rudder has a larger surface...

Ok so in the back of my mind I was thinking propane but I just saw a thread on SA which is quite good and what I didn't know is that there are new non pressure Alcohol stoves which everyone seems to say are quite good and not at all like the old stoves of the past having flame outs and all sorts...

Starting to think about replacing the Barient winches on my boat, starting with the cabin top mainsheet/halyard winch. Can any 35-3 owners who've done this, let me know what brand and size winch they switched to? I've been doing my research but always love to get the first hand experiece form...

I'm considering upgrading my traveler, which is the original pin-stop system. I'd like to move the traveler a few inches forward (of its original location just forward of the binnacle) so I can get it out of the way of the autopilot, but that means that the track will span the cockpit...

Hi Guys I am installing the alternator bracket upgrade on my 82 M25 Universal. I searched the previous posts and see others have completed the upgrade in a short amount of time. I have the old bracket off but cant get the studs out of the coolant case attached to the engine block. Any...

As noted in other threads, I recently upgraded my M25 to a 90 amp marine alternator made by Prestolite, Leece-Neville division. Prestolite is an old, respected name in automotive applications and their Leece-Neville division makes alternators for emergency vehicles, farm & construction equipment...

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Hi All, I have been very frustrated owning a pedestal no longer made and parts availability is getting very scarce. Since I have end boom sheeting on my boat I could not add an offset pedestal guard. So I had to devise my own way of mounting my electronics at the helm. After much thought I...

Hello All, A while back someone here was asking questions about air filters on Universal engines. At the time I figured that whatever Universal thought appropriate to install on my 5432 was fine. Upon inspection, I have reconsidered that position. The factory air intake "horn" is a funny...

My Ericson 38-200 have Size 1 Lewmar Standard Portlights that had become faded and craized due to extended UV exposure. In addition, some of the rubber seals had dried out. Luckily Lewmar sells replacement gaskets ($16 each) and new portlights (green about $28). I was able to refurbish all...

Its finally FINISHED!!!:egrin: I have been working on the new traveler for my 74 E-35 for some time now and man was it worth it!! Such a dream to use! Look for a very detailed if not all together overwinded and detailed description of the entire process. From tearing out the old to mounting...

I'm looking to upgrade the moving parts on my '88 E34's traveler. The originial equipment was by Schaefer and the track is 1.25 inches wide, 1.0 inch tall and "I" beam shaped. I called Garhauer to see if there product would fit a Schaefer track and spoke with a gentleman with a pretty heavy...

Hello All, I am starting to get serious about taking my E38 apart to upgrade the traveller. I previously thought that the traveller was a Schaeffer but now I think just the blocks on it are Schaefer the unit itself appears to be a Ronstan. The traveller "track" seems to be installed in an...

I'm considering the purchase of a 1984 25+ ericson. It has a 1 cylinder diesel Yanmar I think 8 or 9 HP engine, salt water cooled (boat kept in salt water year round). The diesel people I talked to say because raw water cooled the engine is reaching end of serviceable lifespan, still runs OK...

Well....it's that time again ! Gotta rewire and install new AC/DC panels for the ole 74' E35-II. I have seen various panel arrangements and I am looking at moving the whole gang to the NAV Station locker area :confused: My connected load requires (4) AC Breakers + 30A Main and 20 +/- DC...

Now that I have gone over my electrical system to find the loose ground in that other thread, and learned about battery types and charging systems in the process, I am stoked about having some specific ideas about upgrading my electrical system to support what I want to do. Check this out...

I am looking to change my boom to internal outhaul,and reefing lines, and possibly a rigid vang. I have not yet identified the boom section. Can anyone suggest a vendor, for parts, and suggest what boom section might work?

Hello all, I'm presently in the process of upgrading my 1970 E-29 for a round the world cruise. I love the boat, but in many ways it's not exactly 'ideal' for this (not a full keel, large windows, limited tankage, tabernacle...), but I have a very limited budget (just out of college), so...

We've been fighting our 16 year-old Schaefer traveler on our 1987 E34 long enough. Now that we're doing a bit of racing, it's time to upgrade. Has anyone out there converted a late model Ericoson (1986 and later) from the original Schaefer traveler to Harken? Any info, insights, parts lists...

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