Recent content by lisailor

Requesting help in obtaining a part, I believe it's called a "Cutlass Bearing"? It's found inside the strut that holds the propeller shaft, the shaft itself is 3/4 inch in diameter. It appears to be hard rubber or plastic. I've checked the usual places i.e. West Marine, Defender, etc. I may...

I will be having my E29 set up for winter storage. Can I safely leave the mast and Harken Roller Furling up during storage. The yard said the mast should be untepped or it may cause gelcoat damage (Stress). But I see many sailboats stored for winter with the mast up. The cost take it down and...

I recently purchased an Ericson 29 {1974) the previous owner had used Interlux Vinyl bottom paint. My question is do I have to use vinyl paint, are there compatibility problems with other paints? Has anyone used ablative paints over vinyl, were there any problems if you did. I just don't want...