Recent content by jdeboer

Hi thomas, yes, she is, looking for a new owner. Feel free to contact me off site, contact info on my website: http://www.ericson34.info/ Thanks, Jolanda

Can't have 2 boats in the family...so my wonderful Ericson 34 is for sale, and ready to take you for coastal trips. Price reduced to $51,500. For more info, check out: http://www.ericson34.info/ Thanks, Jolanda

Thank you all, as always a greatful help! Jolanda

Good afternoon, Any good suggestion where to put the switch for the temp alarm for the M25? There is only one available port on the thermostat block, and I don't feel like drill/tap another hole in the block, as was suggested by a neighbor... thanks, Jolanda Lena, 1986 Ericson 34...

Good afternoon, Has anyone replaced the hose to the starboard watertank or their E34? I would like to do this, as there is a small leak, however this seem a hard job due to the fact that part of the plumbing is under the teak sole, and not accessibale. The part that's under the teak sole...

Lots to digest, Howard! And Nigel Calder as bedtime reading...:) Thanks again everyone! Jolanda

Thanks again, everyone, this is a wonderful community! I wil keep you posted how I end up installing my system. Jolanda

Thanks for all your quick replies! Some more reading, studying is in order here, and yes, i will keep you posted on my decision. First thing to do tomorrow is find out if my current motorola 55 amp alternator can safely charge my AGM's at the moment. Any thoughts anyone? Jolanda

Ah, the joy of upgrading your batteries from wet to AGM, and expanding the size of your housebank (to 400 ah)....The orginal alternator for the universal 25 on my Ericson 34 is no longer helpful. I'm looking for a good alternator replacement (size around 100 Amps) with smart regulator. Anyone...

Thank you both! Always helpful to get new perspectives, and i'm going to see how I can make mine fit there too. Happy sailing and fair winds, Jolanda

I'm increasing the battery bank on my 1987 E34, and would like to find out where others have placed more batteries (pictues welcome if you have them!) Currently I have 2 group 31 in the molded battery place next to fuel tank, and 1 starter temp. attached in the place forward of to the...

This all great input, thank you all! So much to learn here, especially as I made it a goal to do more work myself (now, if that will be the case here, I don't know). Will keep you posted of my (very likeley) slow progress. First, the survey tomorrow, and hopefully she will be mine soon...

Thanks, John. It seems that refrigeration can become quite a hassle, and if i wasn't a live-a-board or only would plan for daysailing, I might skip it all together.

The E34 1987 I'm about to buy does not have any refrigeration. I would like to install one and find out: - where the factory placed the compressor (as refrigeration was an option for the original owners) - in which icebox (port or starboard) the factory placed the evaporator - what...

Thanks again, everyone for your input! Another good reason to stay with an Ericson boat. Jolanda