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Oh also as it has:nt been mentioned ,two blade,less drag,three blade more efficency.I like the two blade.I would think the smalll motor,given the same reduction would have a better relationship of diameter to pitch so maybe I am not experiencing the same difficulties as others.It would be interesting to hear from those that have repowered if there has been a change in the low speed handling characteristics of thier boats.Maybe a three blade or less reduction would be desirable with more power.Is there someone out there who "knows".Bilge

The Propeller Handbook,Dave Gerr.If you resist goosing the throttle before the boat has stern way the walk will be very small.

I have much the same idea golliwobbler,but ditching the head altogether and putting a box in there to hold paper charts and pilotage books.Taking the seat thing a step farther I might build a pivoting A frame (stainless) witha stool type seat that would allow one to work in the galley or at the chart box and could be partially folded away into the hanging locker.Still working thru the possibilities .It might be possible tobuild a track that allows a chart table to slide out from the top of the quarter berth space much like a bread board  so the space is still usable.I use the table for navigation which I seem to do little of in any case as most hazards are easily avoided on this coast especially if you travel mostly in the day time.My biggest worry is other vessels on auto pilot and as B.C. ferries can't even avoid islands it seems ;I don't count on being seen by other vessels.(a little rant)

Because of the wine glass hull sections there is little volume under there so that is probably not a configuration that would work well.I assume the berths contribute to the longnitudal stiffness of the hull,but how much?You can only stuff so much into such a tiny boat.

Looks nice.Is it anchored in Quidi Vidi.The best deals on these boats seem to bein central  Canada.If you are out on the margins as you and I are ,I think you pay a small premium for a desirable and reputable vessel as you never know when one will come on the market.Traveling to buy or look at another boat must be factored into the cost.As it turned out Three others came on the market here soon after I bought mine and the two nicest sold fairly quickly.,as did mine.My attitude is that when the right thing comes along,act,cause a couple of thousand this way or that is peanuts in the big scheme of things,when you have added annual moorage,hauling,maintaince and insurance.This comes to over a third of the purchase price of my boat every year.Mine was 18,ooo but came with less gear.Completing the basic outfitting was surprisingly expensive when things like charts are over 20 bucks each and you must,absolutely still have them .Still,looks like a nice boat for the 2o,ooo range,but what do I know.I hope to get back to your neck of the woods eventually to do some crusing.Cheers Bilge

Are they air?

As a bonafide wood snob and wood boat owner I can tell you that even wood snobs like the contessa,and have even been heard to admit it.They even (perhaps reluctantly)wave.Bilge

You need to stay on top of varnish:a coat in the spring and a coat in the fall,touch-ups on wear spots.Varnish is fairly hard.It can fail at funky or stressed joints.I am still using it.

Even though I built all this stuff into the boat,already I forget what the bits looklike.There is a picture in one of the boat adds on the forum,but it is a bit small.I think it has two mounting holes in the bottom of the fixed part.These could likely be attached to a pair of nicelly rounded 2by2s and these screwed to the bottom of the alcove.The stove should take up most of that space.I hear origio has a website.They were about $135. in Victoria,which felt like a whack but they are so clever and they bolt right up so that it only took about 0 seconds to decide to go that route.Good luck.

One problem with lowering the sole is that the berths remain at the same height.The height to depth ratio is important,plus you want your feet to hit the floor.....The cockpit floor in these boats was raised early on giving the boat some not so comfortable ergos because the ratio probably changed.The shallow benches should have relatively more drop,at leasst thats what I think.Sometimes when you change one thing something unexpected changes.One huge advantage of a boat with a low deckline and coach roof is that the ports are at eye level so you have an ever changing view when anchored,not to mention that you can disembark from your dinghy without a stepladder.Why mess with almost perfection?

The magazine is still on the shelf at Chapters and at least two other stores in Victoria.I might be able to scan and send it to someone,assuming there is no copyright issue.Let me know.