477 2006-03-03 06:14:07
Re: Hanky Panky! (12 replies, posted in For Sale)
Ack, another one selling out for this "standing headroom."
I have the Maybe II blister repair pictures, I'll try to get them up on the site tonight, then I'll put a link on this ad for you.
478 2006-03-03 06:12:29
Re: rigging changes (11 replies, posted in Sails & Rigging)
I was just on that ferry (Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay) last week, visiting family on the island.
I never lived in Vancouver, but as a child, I lived in Golden, BC, before it became a major ski metropolis.
As for making the west coast rendezvous, if I can, I will, but I will be very honest and say I doubt I'll be able to make it.
479 2006-03-03 06:08:21
Re: Deck moulding (19 replies, posted in Technical)
Interestingly Shannon, in terms of "lucking out"...
#322 seems to have been bought by a couple in 1984, sailed for the 1985 season, and then not sailed again till about 2000, when it was bought by its second owner, who sailed it for a couple years before selling it to us.
Shannon, what are you using to caulk your chainplates?
480 2006-03-02 06:39:25
Re: rigging changes (11 replies, posted in Sails & Rigging)
Jeeze Shannon. That sounds like Horseshoe Bay!
481 2006-03-01 11:19:40
Re: Stepping down the mast (21 replies, posted in General Questions/Comments)
Please, pictures would be most appreciated.
482 2006-03-01 07:48:01
Re: 2006 Rendezvous West Coast Edition (5 replies, posted in General Questions/Comments)
483 2006-02-28 15:09:52
Re: JJT Contessa on Ebay... (6 replies, posted in For Sale)
If it doesn't go for a song, someone's getting railroaded. Those pictures look yeesh to say the least. On the other hand, a patient person could turn Shilo into a real prize if she went for little.
484 2006-02-28 14:08:51
Re: New Field in Profile (5 replies, posted in Site Support/Comments)
Thanks John!
I want to do a more in-depth "What is a Contessa 26" but for now I am simply adding content from the old Contessa Corner.
Oh, I have a million million ideas!
485 2006-02-28 14:04:31
Re: Rendezvous 2006 - Lake Ontario Edition (71 replies, posted in General Questions/Comments)
As soon as Shannon has some details on the West Coast Rendezvous, we'll get it right on the front page of this site, and see if we can't get even more participation!
Jose, I understand. The sail up Lake Erie can be gruelling, and having to do the canal twice (there and back) isn't cheap.
486 2006-02-28 07:03:59
Topic: Rendezvous 2006 - Lake Ontario Edition (71 replies, posted in General Questions/Comments)
Is there any interest in having a Contessa Rendezvous somewhere on Lake Ontario this summer? The cruising season around here is around the corner.
I'm just checking interest at this point.
488 2006-02-27 09:22:15
Topic: New Field in Profile (5 replies, posted in Site Support/Comments)
I've added a "Boat" field to everyone's profiles.
489 2006-02-27 09:21:16
Re: rigging changes (11 replies, posted in Sails & Rigging)
I think the biggest problem is how to suppor the attachment point properly. Adding a bowsprit would require a chainstay below. I'm not sure how one would go about doing that and adding enough support to ensure no damage was done.
The second issue would be the requirement to add running backstays to counteract the tug on the mast from the inner forestay.
490 2006-02-26 12:40:41
Topic: New Contessa Corner Homepage (0 replies, posted in Site Support/Comments)
There's a homepage for this site now. I'm still working on categorizing and organizing the original Contessa Corner information, which might take me a bit. You'll see stuff appearing and moving around the site for a bit as I figure it all out.
Thanks for your patience!
492 2006-02-23 07:25:20
Re: Prop Shaft Dilemma (11 replies, posted in Technical)
I would be a little relucant to run my engine in gear out of water too. I'm not sure what sort of lubrication the water would provide, but I am willing to bet it would do a lot of cooling.
493 2006-02-18 08:29:11
Re: Promotion of new site (11 replies, posted in Site Support/Comments)
The entire content of the Contessa Corner portion of the site will soon be part of this site as well. I am working on getting it into shape, but a short trip has sidelined that till Tuesday or Wednesday.
I am all for suggestions and critique. Please, don't hesitate to get in touch!
495 2006-02-15 09:52:46
Topic: Password Changes (0 replies, posted in Site Support/Comments)
After you log in, you can change your password from the automatically generated one that was sent to you via email to one that is more memorably to you by clicking on your profile. There is a link there to change your password.
496 2006-02-15 09:37:42
Re: Documentation or manual for Bukh diesel (8 replies, posted in Technical)
I have the owners manual for my Bukh 8, but at some point the page that identifies all the parts got wet (damned previous owners!) and the page is mostly illegible. I have a couple scans that were provided by some great people here that I'll post at some point soon.
497 2006-02-15 09:35:47
Re: If this contessa forum sinks... i have a pfd (9 replies, posted in General Questions/Comments)
499 2006-02-13 17:37:40
Re: If this contessa forum sinks... i have a pfd (9 replies, posted in General Questions/Comments)
I'd also be happy to take over operation of the site. I've been a professional web developer for ten years and I've a great deal of experience operating community sites like this one. I currently have such a site operating, and could easily modify it to operate this site as well. It includes a more robust bulletin board system and an integrated gallery, among other things.
But its up to the site owner to decide how and where the site goes. He's put a lot of hard work into it, and I am sure he's anxious to see it in a place where it will remain safe and secure.