Recent content by Johneric

Any experience adding a pump out to a 41? The previous owner has discharge only plumbed. Is this a DIY if one is comfortable with tools and basic plumbing?

I am the new owner of a 1970 E41. I would be very interested i any available documents about this vessel. I am willing to pay for production of copies and travel for pick up if not in electronic format. Thanks for any help!

Mike, any way to do the work without taking down the mast? Any way to temporarily secure the stays? Maybe one side at a time?

Did you use the old chainplates for patterns? Are the six matched ?

Great breakdown. Not as bad as I thought. Of course you have a bunch of sweat equity in it. Well done.

Mike, those are great reference pics. Do you have a breakdown on expenses for that project. How much was "did it myself" and how much outsourced? Vendors, trades, suppliers you like. I worked for Pocock Racing Shells until I blew out my rotator cuff moving an 8 man shell : ( . I was tasked with...

So sorry for your experience. I appreciate the heads up. My immediate use will be as a liveaboard. I plan on going through the boat over the long term. Main structural systems are a high priority as I investigate.

copy that

Mike, Thanks for all the great information. Where did you source design and system layout plans? John

Thanks you!

New member here looking for any insight about the 1971 E 41. I am currently talking with the owners son who is selling on his dads behalf. The boat needs some TLC but most issues seem like normal wear for the age. The Yanmar engine works but the Walter V drive may have a cracked case. Any...