Would a Harken 436 with a 2000 lb safe load rating be right for our Contessas? Also, how do you get your sails modified to fit?
2 2009-02-05 00:02:50
Re: website (14 replies, posted in General Questions/Comments)
I am still here and would love some response to some questions I have posted! I am a relatively new sailor in Alaska and trying to find out any rollerfurling advice for the Contessa and also, if anyone ever wants to do a boat trade in Kachemak Bay in summer, for a warm weather place in winter! (non-simultaneos)!
Maybe most of us are northern sailors, though, but I would be happy to host anyone who wants to visit here in the summer months~
Kristin
3 2008-12-30 15:32:27
Topic: Vacation Contessa trades? (1 replies, posted in Cruising)
What about some time on Tiny Dancer in beautiful Kachemak Bay, Homer, Alaska in summer for non-simultaneous use of your Contessa or other, in a warm climate during winter!
5 2007-02-16 11:10:11
Re: Interested in furling? (4 replies, posted in Sails & Rigging)
what happened with this quest?
6 2007-02-16 11:01:17
Topic: Roller furling jib unit and sail (2 replies, posted in Wanted)
anyone have one? Any recommendations as to what kind and size to get? Also, can you use your old Genoa for the furling sail?
7 2006-09-14 09:12:26
Re: possible main sail trade (2 replies, posted in For Sale)
Hi, no main extra, but want to move along your lazy jacks?
8 2006-09-14 08:42:03
Re: 120 Genoa (2 replies, posted in Wanted)
Great! Anyone know the size of the foot of a 120, or how to find out?
9 2006-09-03 09:16:53
Topic: 120 Genoa (2 replies, posted in Wanted)
Anyone have one of these available?
10 2006-09-03 09:10:23
Re: Lazy Jack (4 replies, posted in Repairs/Modifications/Upgrades)
ok, thanks! I have so much trouble getting my sail down, take two people...aargh..
11 2006-08-26 11:09:22
Topic: Lazy Jack (4 replies, posted in Repairs/Modifications/Upgrades)
Anyone have a pattern or measurements for a home made lazy jack?
12 2006-08-26 11:06:27
Re: Bimini (7 replies, posted in Repairs/Modifications/Upgrades)
installed the dodger and bimini, can't fold the bimini under the boom and can't walk around it when up...aargh...is this the way it is supposed to be? Also, frame is in one piece, to sail, you have to take it off and stash it somewhere, like on the dock is the only place it fits...will have to get back to Genco, who has built several for Contessas. Any one else have one from them- what is your experience?
13 2006-08-26 11:02:23
Re: Handicaps (8 replies, posted in Boat handling / Performance)
Racing is non- existant with the monsoons, thought there is one on labor day. They were giving this only one in Alaska a 252, I think, but would be good to have the standards posted on here! Thanks! Shannon, I noticed on one site that an asymetrical, which I have- called a flasher) is higher handicap than a spinaker, but I passed up the boat with spinaker with just a main and jib!! Who said these aren't racers, eh??
14 2006-08-16 10:30:36
Topic: Handicaps (8 replies, posted in Boat handling / Performance)
Anyone have an accurate handicap for the Contessa 26?
16 2006-08-09 08:57:50
Topic: mainsheet block (1 replies, posted in Repairs/Modifications/Upgrades)
After some advice and a sticky mainsheet situation, I changed the block out to a side by side feed and it works much better!
17 2006-08-09 08:56:19
Re: Bimini (7 replies, posted in Repairs/Modifications/Upgrades)
got one through Genco marine, but haven't installed...they are used to working with Contessas. They dealt with the mainsheet issue, don't have a travelor, though.
18 2006-07-28 22:28:43
Re: Mainsail slides (5 replies, posted in Sails & Rigging)
Would you believe I came in third??? Crazy. It was really fun and lasted two days. Since then we came in fourth on the next race. I love the boat and thank you for the mainsail advice- it will be nice to have it raise easily with just one person. I will get right on it!
19 2006-07-28 11:36:18
Topic: Mainsail slides (5 replies, posted in Sails & Rigging)
Boy, having a really hard time putting up the mainsail due to slides turning and jamming up. Have used silicon, sail stuff. Anyone have this experience and resolution?
20 2006-07-28 10:51:26
Re: Hull Speed (18 replies, posted in Technical)
I ended up repitching my 12x9 two blade to match better with the newer Yanmar 1gm. It works great...I get up toward 7 knots when full out, but I only get around 3200 rpm...hope that is ok...I usually cruise at about 25-2700 rpm.
21 2006-07-28 10:31:51
Re: Lazy Jacks (5 replies, posted in Sails & Rigging)
OH, the pics would be great, too..if you wouldn't mind sending to windhorse@cosmichamlet.net. Thanks alot!
22 2006-07-28 10:30:31
Re: Lazy Jacks (5 replies, posted in Sails & Rigging)
Did any info come out of the Lazy Jack question? Where to get them, etc???
23 2006-07-27 20:19:33
Re: Interested in furling? (4 replies, posted in Sails & Rigging)
I may be interested in furling...Kristin
24 2006-07-02 08:46:02
Re: How old are your sails? (55 replies, posted in Sails & Rigging)
Is there a measurement for a rollerfurling jib for 26? You guys recommend 135? My hank on genny was way too large- i need a sail between that one and the jib, really considering roller furl...which sail companies actually ended up being the best after above discusion?
25 2006-06-23 10:11:39
Topic: Gear while sailing... (2 replies, posted in Boat handling / Performance)
Could someone let me know quickly (cause I'm racing in first Regatta) what gear to have the Yanmar in while sailing- reverse or neutral?? thanks so much!