Never experienced weatherhelm like me old boat even in a F6; yes it will heel until you get the gunnel in the water but that's when it's most fun :-)
3 2007-02-18 14:28:59
Re: Do you have a Navik Windvane ? (4 replies, posted in Repairs/Modifications/Upgrades)
4 2007-02-15 15:25:36
Topic: Do you have a Navik Windvane ? (4 replies, posted in Repairs/Modifications/Upgrades)
6 2007-01-16 15:35:43
Re: How to put a picture in your forum posting (3 replies, posted in General Questions/Comments)
7 2007-01-16 15:24:52
Re: Solo Atlantic Circle on Seeadler – part 1 – The Refit (3 replies, posted in Cruising)
Many, Many thanks for posting this. It's a great checklist for preparing my own for a Transatlatic in 2010. I take heart that we have done many similiar jobs including cutting 1" off the base of the mast (due to corrosion, last rivets and general decay on mine) plus upgrading all the rigging (the rigger is currently putting on 7mm forestay and 6mm backstays and upgrading all the deck and masthead fittings to fit)
Keep it coming please !
Cheers
8 2007-01-04 17:17:36
Re: GUESS......................WHAT............?????????????? !!!!!!!!!!! (13 replies, posted in General Questions/Comments)
Shannon, sounds like the boat found you ! :-)
Did you keep that Navik you bought for the old boat ? I'll send you some oictures of my installation this winter.
All the best and look forward to the updates.
Andrew
9 2007-01-02 15:28:21
Topic: Wikipedia entry for Contessa 26 (1 replies, posted in Non-Contessa Chatter)
11 2006-12-10 14:09:11
Re: ? about CO26 vs. JJT (8 replies, posted in General Questions/Comments)
Jim,
Do you have any details on David Sutcliffe's voyage in the '76 OSTAR ? how long did it take him and which route did he take ? Was there any specific modifications he made for the trip worth passing on !
Thanks in advance
12 2006-12-05 10:09:55
Re: Thickness of forestay for Atlantic, 6 or 7mm (6 replies, posted in Sails & Rigging)
13 2006-12-04 14:20:42
Topic: Thickness of forestay for Atlantic, 6 or 7mm (6 replies, posted in Sails & Rigging)
Hi, I've had my mast taken down this winter for inspection and some updating (blocks and small bit taken off the base where corroded) and I'm looking to replace all the standing rigging as it's 13 years old. The rotostay roller furling which looks orginal I'm thinking of replacing at the same time as I don't think it will be up to the JC in 2010.
I have the option on a nearly new Furlex 200S roller furler, twin groove with a 7mm forestay (it does not take smaller) at an excellent price; do you think going from 6mm to 7mm on the forestay is too much or would affect the sailing performance considerably ?
Thanks in advance
Andrew
14 2006-09-23 05:18:46
Re: The Jester Challange (3 replies, posted in Non-Contessa Chatter)
Bob,
Well I've had my boat 12 months, and only sailed it 3 times singlehanded three times so I guess it's a fantasy for me as well at the moment......but you have to have objectives and dreams in life ! I'm off for a cruise around the Irish sea on the 30/09 which will be the first reasonable shakedown of the boat, bit late in the season over here but should be fun.
BTW, I was given Val Howells book 'Up that Particular Creek' for my birthday but not had time to read it yet.
All the best and I will follow the progress on your boat with added interest.
Cheers
Andrew
15 2006-09-19 11:32:21
Re: The Jester Challange (3 replies, posted in Non-Contessa Chatter)
Hi, don't tell my mum ! but it's official that I put my name down for the JC2010 .....http://www.jesterinfo.org/jc2010entrylist.html
There is a US entry from Bob Porter; if you read this Bob I would love to hear from you and compare plans and routes (considering southern/Azores passage) .....I've got the Navik to install (this winter), think original mast & rigging may need replacing after taking down and checking this winter; LED nav lights, solar panel, etc. etc. .....just as well it's four years away.
I won't bore you all now but hopefully the forum can be advice as the work progresses ! :=)
Cheers
Andrew
16 2006-09-03 10:30:40
Topic: Setting up a Spinnaker (0 replies, posted in Sails & Rigging)
I'm taking a week off at the end of September to go sailing with two friends and we want to see how far we can go from Anglesey returning to Liverpool, maybe off to Dublin and IoM; probably will blow a gale but thought I would rig up the Spinnaker to provide a few more options ! I'm used to using spinnakers on dinghy's and used it once on my old boat but never had it set up the Contessa so hopefully you can help!
Top Halyard - There is spare forward block at the top of the mast, which I can use for the top clew.....what length and width halyard do I need (will only go to base of mast, no lines are led back)
Uphaul - No problem there is a block already on the mast just below the streaming light and there is already a halyard
Downhaul - Will need a new halyard for this, there is a block attached about two feet behind the front forestay. I can probably guess the length but any suggestions helpful
Guys - Port And Starboard; I know these need to the back of the boat through blocks and then to the small spinnaker winches; but any suggestions on length and width again ?
Lastly spinnaker - this came with the boat and I laid it out in the garden - it's massive !
If I get this all workingand get it flying then I'll take some more pictures and post a tech note.
Thanks in advance for any help.
Cheers
17 2006-08-09 14:55:57
Re: manual bilge pump (15 replies, posted in Repairs/Modifications/Upgrades)
What type of replacement pump are you thinking of getting or would recommend ?
I want to replace my manual pump (might be a Whale) which is located in the rear port locker and can only be operated with the cockpit open. Not looking for Cape Horn proof but mid Atlantic and capable of being operated from the cockpit without opening any lockers !
Cheers
19 2006-07-02 14:55:06
Re: SOLD: Legs (3 replies, posted in For Sale)
Hmm, another legless dutchman :-)
Would love to have them myself as the tide does tend to go out a long way around here but not sure how I could get them over to North West England. Are they wood or aluminium and I'm courious what type of fitting do you have on the hull ?
Cheers
Andrew
20 2006-06-21 12:36:54
Re: manual bilge pump (15 replies, posted in Repairs/Modifications/Upgrades)
Hi, this happened to me as well.
The local marine shop was quoting me a fortune for a new replacement kit and I wasn't sure it was the right one. Thinking I might be able to buy a replacement peice of rubber from the local DIY superstore I decided to pop in on my way home......driving there I'm racking my brains as where I might find a suitable product....flexible, strong rubber, 3-4 mm thick, water resistent and able to be cut to shape and cheap....changing gear as I came into the carpark I had a Eureka moment.....my rubber car mats; cost 2 dollars for two, makes enough for sevral diaphragms and in/out flaps.
Works a treat and show no signs of failing despit quite a lot of pumping before I got my cockpit floor sorted out.
Cheers
Andrew
22 2006-05-27 08:17:06
Re: Sad News for Rhiannon (30 replies, posted in For Sale)
Sorry to hear about your predicament. I can only imagine how you feel as working on own boat is one of the things which has kept me going during difficult times.
When I went out singlehanded last week for the first time,nervous as hell ! you gave me some of the inspiration...... as I remember you said in one of your posts that you need to get out and practice even if it was for 15 mins.
My thoughts are with you.
All the best
Andrew
23 2006-05-27 08:06:06
Re: Main halyard length (10 replies, posted in Sails & Rigging)
Just replaced my wire main halyard with 23m of 10mm prestreched braid on braid, which is a good length although I don't need it to go right back to the cockpit.
This was the last length on the spool but the guy wasn't amused when I asked for a discount as it was a spool end :-)
Cheers
Andrew
24 2006-05-14 12:33:41
Re: Yanmar startup (8 replies, posted in Technical)
Kristin,
Depending upon your engine panel and Yanmar setup you may also have a thermostat on the engine .....and the buzzer may also come on after the engine has been running a while due to overheating (blocked sea water cooling etc.).
Cheers
Andrew