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What has happened to the Taylor molds for the 26 and 32? Anyone know?

I don't know about the rest of you, but #322 has a pretty old set of sails - 22 years old!

While research and talking to the previous owner has indicated that the boat was on the hard for a rather lengthy time (maybe as long as ten years!) the sails are a little baggy and old.

While at the Toronto Boat Show, I talked to the guys at the North Sails booth, who quoted me what I consider an astronomical price for a new headsail and roller furling unit. This quote alone has caused me to rethink a new suit of sails, but I am currently seeking quotes from other lofts nearby to verify (or discount) North's quote.

How old are your sails? If you got new sails in the last five years or so, how much did you pay for them? Are you happy with them? What sizes?

Talked to Nat (of "Natty Dodgers') today at the boat show and he quoted me the same, $1195. He did, however, note that if my father was also going to purchase a dodger for his Hughes 31, he would be willing to cut us a package deal.

While the 8HP Bukh engine we've dubbed the "Little Red Demon" in #322 continues to run well, I've given thought to what would happen if it were to pack it in.

The 1-cyl Yanmar is a popular choice among smaller boats, which is great, because it means parts will be relatively easy to find.

On the other hand, some of the smaller 2-cyls out there in the 12-15hp range have superior fuel consumption numbers, more even torque curves, and are quieter. Yes, they're larger, but some of them are incredibly tiny, like the aforementioned beta.

As for outboard, the pros are cost and weight. The cons are the awful appearance, lower fuel consumption, and less usable power in a seaway.

It'd be a tough choice. They don't call them Yammer-hammers for nothing.

My 1984 Contessa 26 came with three sails from the factory, a "Working jib" a 150% genoa and a mainsail.

Does anyone know what the "official" factory measurements and sailcloth weights are for these original sails? If we don't sell her, we're considering a new suit of sails.

I don't have a dodger on #322, and one of the questions I've had is how effective a dodger would be on a boat with no sliding companionway. Have you guys noticed and sizable difference with the dodger up or down?