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I am actually surprised that pedal-powered generators aren't more common on boats. They seem like a good idea in a battery emergency.

I know that a human  being can't really generate that much power, but probably enough to operate a radio or something.

Not having it spilled on you?

I'm fine with the 12th too, if that works better for everyone. The 19th was merely a suggestion.

Totally up to you guys, but we should make a decision one way or t'other.

Boat show in Toronto is only a month and a bit away, isn't it? We should arrange to meet up?

Thanks guys! Like I said, I am weighing options. It looks like I will be getting a smaller boat, if I get one at all. I guess we'll have to see.

The market for Contessas is a bit hot right now, so I am not sure if I can afford one. I've been looking at Alberg 22s for day sailing.

Ah well. We shall see.

I think you'll find fuel prices have a lot to do with the stunning increase in the 26' range.

I don't think a 26 foot sailboat with no headroom and less elbow-space than a Catalina 25 is going to sell for anything like $100,000 no matter how good its reputation.

I do believe that if a new Contessa 26 could be had for ~CDN$40-60,000 there would be something of a market for them.

The thing we have to remember is that the vast majority of boat purchases are made by people who will be daysailing, weekending and taking the occasional coastal cruiser. The Contessa 26 can do all this, but there are other boats out there that do a much better job of it.

I miss my Contessa. But in comparison to the room inside an Alberg 29, the Contessa is tiny.

Of course, I might be moving down to an Alberg 22. We'll have to see.

Marked as sold.

It's good to hear from you Shannon. Congratulations on your boat, and on your new relationship too! I look forward to pictures of your new ship.