Recent content by mggilmore

I like my CNG system but I am finding it harder and harder to find suppliers. I'm thinking of converting to Propane. I already have a propane locker but I'm not sure what all I need to do to convert. Do the elements in the stove and oven need to be converted too? Any help would be...

I want to replace my ancient GPS soon. What I would really love is a setup that let's me combine GPS functionality with Charts, and to take that one step further I would love if I could integrate (or load) the charts on my laptop too so that I could sit at home and plan trips, etc. Any...

Hello all, I need some advice on how to sanitize my water tanks. I'm getting a foul sulfur like odor this year that I want to get rid of. Thanks Mike:confused:

Ouch Wow Bob, really sorry to hear that. I don't know the answer to your question but I sure hope your loft comes through for you. FYI, I use a loft in PA called SailCare, they do a great job of cleaning and they have a patented process for reconditioning sails which have brought mine back to...

Thanks for the replies. I was a bit worried about the steel wool suggestion too, so now that is off the list. I'll go the compounding route and see how that goes, hopefully I don't have to get into painting. Now I just need to find a virgin for the name changing ritual :egrin:

I just removed the the old name from my boat. The old stickered name can still be seen on the transom due to a difference in the fiberglass shading at this point. I've tried cleaning it off to no avail. I'm thinking of using rubbing compound next but a friend has recommended fine steel wool...

Excellent ! The Service manual is exactly what I needed. This is so much more detailed than the owners manual. I have to tell you all, this is an awesome site. The number of helpful and knowledgeable people that use this site is really impressive. I was already so pleased to finally be...

Zoran, I didn't notice such an access on my boat but next time there I will need to look a little closer. Thanks for the info on the forward keel bolt. Mike

Tim and AleksT, Thanks for the info on the plugs. Do you have the plugs? Do they make a big difference or is there still a good but of water coming from the mast head? Thanks Mike

Tom, thanks for the heads up on the engine model name, I didn't realize the difference. I looked it up and I have the M25XP. I had already found the zinc on the heat exchanger but didn't know if there were any on the engine block somewhere. Mike

Tom and Zoran, Thanks for the info, I haven't been all the way to the top of the mast yet, sounds like there is an opening up there too? Mike

I'm a realtively new owner of a 1987 Ericson 32 and I have a few questions I need help with. - Keel bolts, are all of them visible thru bilge openings in cabin sole or is there one that does not have access forward of the mast ? - Mast/Rigging - I'm not accustomed to the T-ball rigging...