Cockpit & Environs

Blogging posts regarding items updated in the cockpit, not including sail controls (see rigging) or electronics (see electrical)

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  1. User Guidelines (Please Read) 1
  2. Sailing/Lifestyle 147
    1. Breakdowns & EQ Fails 6
    2. Ericson Ownership 44
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    4. General Sailing & Life 18
    5. Living on Board 6
    6. Purchasing & Selling 24
    7. Racing & Cruising 44
    8. Safety : Family, Friends & Sailing Shorthanded 3
  3. Projects & Renovations 614
    1. Cockpit & Environs 32
      1. Lifelines & Ladders 5
    2. Controls - Steering, Binnacle, Wind Vanes & Ground Tackle 36
    3. Dinghys, Docks, Life Rafts & Assoc. 9
    4. Electrical - 120v and 12v 64
    5. Electronics - Navigation, Audio and Other 25
    6. Engine/Fuel Systems to Prop 60
      1. Water Pump to Heat Exchanger 9
      2. Fuel Storage, Filtering and Assoc. 5
      3. Trans to Prop 9
    7. Glazing - Ports and Windows and Hatches 20
    8. Hauling Out & Splashing Back In 14
    9. Heating, Cooling, Refrigeration & Ventilation 6
    10. Hull, Deck, Keel & Rudder 94
      1. Painting - Bottom, Deck & Hull 21
    11. Interior Updates 77
    12. Plumbing 33
      1. Sanitation Systems 5
    13. Rigging & Sail Controls and Assoc. Deck Hdwe 63
    14. Sails & Associated 8
    15. Renovations - Full or Partial 59
    16. Wood Work & Finishing 14
  • "Fresh Air"
    New Dodger O-34

    O34 New Dodger O-34

    The new dodger is on. The new clutches and larger winches are in place. This is a newer fabric, "RECacril" that is rated better than "Sunbrella" for weave integrity and QC. Since cost is about the same, and the canvas shop has been having great luck with it, we decided to give it a try. This...
  • 32-200 Projects - Sure Shot
    How To Sew Fabric Winch Covers

    E32-200 How To Sew Fabric Winch Covers

    Summary: I bought a fancy sewing machine and made winch covers out of Sunbrella canvas by following a how-to video from Sailrite. It costs some time and money at the front end, but this small project was doable (about 3-4 hours of sewing time in my novice state) and it’s nice to have another...
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Cockpit & Environs

Blogging posts regarding items updated in the cockpit, not including sail controls (see rigging) or electronics (see electrical)
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