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I'm a new owner of a 1987 Ericson 32. I've noticed in the manual that it says to "not" sail the boat with the transmission in forward gear. My question is, does this mean the recommendation is to sail in neutral or reverse? I know that there is a lot less drag on the boat if I sail in neutral...

I managed to back off the steering lock knob too far this weekend until it came off in my hand and now I can’t screw it back in. It seems there must have been some kind of fitting at the other end. The knob post is threaded, but has a channel cut into it near the tip. Is there a risk of the...

Hello to all: We have replaced the throttle cable (morse 33c) in our Yacht Specialties pedestal steering and now it works so well we need to find a way to lock it at a given setting. Any advice will be welcome. Thanks Bob H E30 II 1979 hull #47 :egrin:

All, This is the first time to add an image so bear with me. I need a bronze anchor lock and am having the Devil of a time locating one. My hope is that with this image attached (crossing my fingers), I can stir one of you to reply with the whereabouts of one. I've tried all the obvious...

All, I'm coming to the list for some collective help. I'm looking for a U-shaped bronze anchor lock that'll bolt to my teak anchor platform. It's the type with a horizontal 1/4 " or 3/8" stainless pin that engages in the shank or shackle of the anchor to keep it stowed on deck. All searches...

Hi All - Well, two weekends after beginning the replacement of my Raritan Water heater, I finally have the new heater in the lazarette and ready to install. What an interesting exercise that was - they must have put the water heater in before they built the boat, as it was much larger than...

I believe that I suffer from vapor lock. After motoring for extended periods when I downthrottle as I come into the harbor my engine dies and will not restart for 20 to 30 minutes. So what's the medicine???? John