Recent content by FullTilt E28

So it looks like from 1986 and newer the Universals used an external electric fuel pump. Mine appears to still have the original Facet pump that I think is on its way out. It looks like I can get the same exact pump today...

I have a Universal M12 in a 1986 E28+. Never had an issue with it. Oil and basics are all kept up. The last time we went out I noticed it was a little smoky which it never smokes at all. Doing end of yr maint on it - after sitting for two months it fires right up but starts smoking and will...

That was the last time we raced the E28 we just have too much crap on board to use it as a racer. Great cruiser though! [/RIGHT]

There is a bar behind the battery box under the main panel. We found ours when we enlarged the battery box for two group 31's. We replaced it with a better bar and positioned slightly better so it can be accessed from the main panel via removal of the panel. We did find some of the stock wiring...

ron you can get a copy off this website under resources I have it printed off in a folder on my 28 got it from this website. Easy stuff

I have an 86 28 with the deep keel in SF Bay. The 85 model was the last year with the different jock strap set up on the port side for the main stay. The 86 model was updated with built in hull hard points for the jockstraps behind the aft lower rigging and port side main stay is bulkhead bolted...

I have hull #620 all materials on the boat indicate 28+ built in 1986 deep keel version.

If you enjoy doing charters before you drop big coin on your big boat. Charter one! Shoot I sailed my little U20 for 6yrs as crew before I bought one. LOL Our E28 I sailed on three in different conditions before we decided it should be on our shopping list. So before you get sucked in by a...

SF crew list - everyone uses it when they are looking for a ride. It might help if you mention where in the Bay Area she will be located given Richmond YC will not be an option if they are in the south bay. http://www.sfsailing.com/cgi-bin/crewlist/crew_main.cfm

Some ideas also Hylas makes some really nice beefy cruising boats though some of their newer models have some features that are more for looks than seaway functionality like the hook like handles in the galley is one example. Wife and I spent nearly three weeks cruising in Croatia and...

My cousin has an office window with that view. He says the local sailors are pretty good at getting out and back in when the surf gets rough. That was a wednesday night beer can race. I think its a e27 from what I was told in another thread.

Ted we've been doing the same on our E28 similar set up only I simply run the tack to a new clutch at the cabin top. We also own a U20 which we race a bunch so flying the Asym on the e28 is generally a cake walk especially with the sock :-) I did run the tack through the anchor roller but didn't...

We have a 99% jib which does well for much of the SF Bay conditions bit on the small side for the light days. But fantastic for the heavy days which generally out number the light days in SF. The double reef with the 99% works well up till the mid 30's with no rail meat but given the short...

Guess I'll need to find some picts The folding wheel idea - maybe next years fathers day gift? Our 75lb Red Doberman started out racing on the Ultimate 20. Get this he sits on the rail! E28 not so much seems the smaller cockpit sort freaks him out but he likes to go sailing. Any time his life...

Couple of things to check though Make sure your furler is up to the task - ours was original 86 profurl on the list to be replaced - the Vallejo race confirmed that when the jib tore the shackle through the head fitting. 30knots on the nose. The original 86 shafer travler gear which was in...