I purchased a wonderfull 1984 30+ last fall. Now with a few days experience with her, I have a few questions I need help with.
1. I suspect some leaking along the rub line, is putting a bead of chaulk along the top seam a solution? Is silicone or polybutylene chalk better?
2. It was suggested to close all the seacocks when I leave, but what about the two for the scubbers?
3. The galley sink drain has a long hose (like a vacuum hose) connected to a "t" joint with a scubber hose to seacock. The hose is so long it sits on the hull and is lower than the seacock - preventing adequate drainage. Is that right, or should I get shorter hose for a true run to seacock?
4. The previous owner never ran the diesel (Universal 18) faster than 5 mph, yet the engine seems to run smoother going 5.8-6 mph. Any advice?
5. MY previous SJ 24 loved big wind, with full main and depowering by reducing the headsail. On the 30+, in 20-25 mph winds, is it better to reef main, furl in the headsail or both?
6. What's the best way to take a boat name off that is painted?
Thanks for the help on these questions. The participation and tips from this site and is a big reason why I went with the Ericson.
Peter S - "a happy Ericson owner"
Gayle Winds
Bayview, ID
1. I suspect some leaking along the rub line, is putting a bead of chaulk along the top seam a solution? Is silicone or polybutylene chalk better?
2. It was suggested to close all the seacocks when I leave, but what about the two for the scubbers?
3. The galley sink drain has a long hose (like a vacuum hose) connected to a "t" joint with a scubber hose to seacock. The hose is so long it sits on the hull and is lower than the seacock - preventing adequate drainage. Is that right, or should I get shorter hose for a true run to seacock?
4. The previous owner never ran the diesel (Universal 18) faster than 5 mph, yet the engine seems to run smoother going 5.8-6 mph. Any advice?
5. MY previous SJ 24 loved big wind, with full main and depowering by reducing the headsail. On the 30+, in 20-25 mph winds, is it better to reef main, furl in the headsail or both?
6. What's the best way to take a boat name off that is painted?
Thanks for the help on these questions. The participation and tips from this site and is a big reason why I went with the Ericson.
Peter S - "a happy Ericson owner"
Gayle Winds
Bayview, ID