Recent content by Waiehu

Cockpit Grate Justin, would dis-recommend the tiles. have tried these (another brand) on house deck and was very disappointed with cupping and fastening issues, these are typically screwed through he plastic backing into the wood and screws typically fail. Ron's suggestion looks great and I...

Port Cockpit Lazarette Aloha Doug, I run a 6 gal in port lazarette with small hole in cutout splash well for fuel line on a 9.9 honda. 1975 E 27 Hull 277. Has worked for years without issue for me. Would cut hole as high/dry and small as possible if there is not one there already. Steve

Long Beach Junkyard Aloha Erik and Todd, Thanks for getting back! Didnt mean for my post to sound so open ended. Main Item I need is tiller style rudderhead for E 23-1, and stick to go with it if possible. Eric, if you could email me @ aka_waiehu@yahoo.com (not sure if this link is clear...

Aloha, Working on restoring an E23,E27 & E32 here on Maui. :esad: Yeah Im an E addict! Anyone visiting Dan at the Sailboat Junkyard in Long Beach, CA 310-795-8978 . He has a number of critical items needed for restoration, but has been most difficult to deal with remotely. Need local liason...

Aloha Folks, Looking for any and all advice on purchase of E 32 1971. Pros and cons for coastal vs blue water, known issues of model etc. malama, Steve

Working on restoring an E 23-1. Will likely replace all standing rigging. Any recommendations on source for doing the work. Project is on Maui and no rigging shops here. Would also welcome any recommendations for furling head sail, brand/vendor(s).

Mahalo Aloha Jeff, thanks for the info... will check out manana, maybe these guys have the hatch covers or oher stuff Im looking for, reading that so many E 27s are being salvaged is so... am at a loss for words!

Anyone out there have tiller parts after converting to wheel on an E 27???? Could really use tiller/rudder head for rebuild on E 23-1

Aloha Mark, not sure how the 23 got to Maui... assume since she is on what appears to be original trailer that she floated on Matson... found your posted pics of coaster... pic of bulkhead is instructive... pics of coaster I would be interested in are of rudder head... tiller head...

Aloha Mark, thanks for the reply and pics! are pics of your 23-1, if so do you still have her and would it be possible to have you take some pics for me... i will post some tomorrow. malama

:esad::confused::egrin: Just joined the group and could use some info/advice. Have learned a tremendous amount already from past posts so thanks much for the history and folks who contribute to and maintain this site! This 23 is a fixed keel that has been on the hard for 10+ years. Not sure of...