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As always, you do a great job. My last message took 2 sec to up load, not the normal one minute. Thanks! jklee

I had one made for Cavendysh #331, which you can find in the Photo Gallery. The company was in Hamilton, ON I believe. I have a thread on this issue that was about 2+ years ago that might have some information. The company had made traveller for other CO26 so they have the needed information. Hope this helps.
jklee

The plate number would look like the following:
ZJT031460875
ZJT03 is the company info
146 is the boat number
08 is the month (August) when it was finished (I believe)
75 is the year (1975) when it was built.
So you boat would be following:
ZJT03158xxxx  you will need to find the month and year information.
Hope this help, jklee

John,
Try the following tread "How old are your sails? " and go to page 2 and 3 where I am asking these same questions. The 2 reef is what I got but but the 2 reef points replace the 3 reef points. I actually liked the first reef, as it made life a lot more relaxing as I sailed.  jklee

Thank you everyone with your kind thoughts. They have been helpful to me on getting through this. It was not easy making this decision but remember, putting up a boat for sale and actually selling it are completely two different things. So far 3 people have inquired about the boat but I am guessing the price is scaring them away, or they do not understand what OBO stands for (or best offer). With the economics as they are, I will be surprised if anyone truily wants to look at the boat as their future dream.

In making my decision, I had to look at the times I am available to sail, as I do wildand fire fighting. So when the weather is good for fire starts - making me stay close to home - it is great sailing or boat maintenance day. Thus, I lose out on April through mid-May and Western fire season starts up at end of June through mid September, which also keeps me close to home, especially this year as I am in charge of the District Fire program. With those dates taken out, I am left with only a few weeks per year to work and sail on the boat.  This does not include my normal forestry job doesn't allow for much vacation time during the field season. All of this weigh against me at the end, as I see my Cavendysh in my mind at her slip waiting for me to sail her. It seem mean to do this to a boat that is truily a great sailing boat that wishes to travel the 7 seas - dancing across the wave tops.

Thank you again for your thoughts and I am sorry for not getting back to you sooner.
jklee

Well, I finally got my new Bukh motor mounts on and the boat so far rides a lot smoother when motoring. I tried to get my mounts from Waterway Diesel Center but they never answered my phone calls or my e-mails. So I tried North Jersey Marine by e-mail (the only way to communicate with them) and they got back to me (they do evening e-mails it seems) and within a week I had them ordered on their way to me. The list for $749.37 but was sold to me at 475.00 plus s/h cost of $17. If you ever need to get a hold of them, email them at rbainnjmdiesels AT hotmail.com , I believe the owner is Bob, nice person. He was happy when I e-mailed him a photo of my old motor mounts so that he got me the right ones for me. Anyway, Thanks for the above info. I do have photos in the Gallery for your viewing. jklee

Cheers! Now we can hear all about her tiller situation.
The last famous CO26 person was KodiakGirl that was banned, I believe. I does happen to the best of us members. jklee

Atkins, I did buy the gaskets last summer without any problems after talking with someone at the company. The gaskets worked just grand last summer. I have yet to get up to my boat yet due to my job tieing me up on the weekends. jklee

I remember seeing a fold-a-dinghy on a Contessa 26 (#248?) when I was in Mobile, Alabama. The owner had it up against the side the railing and below he carried a small outboard for the dinghy. I did not see it unfolded. That is the best I can remember. I will say towing a dinghy is just a noise maker. I believe Tania Aebi has her rubbert dinghy rapped around the base of the mast (check up cover of her hardbound book). jklee

Actually, I have been glued to the Vundee Globe Race, as they have been dropping like flies. Still 3rd place is still a race as is 5th and 6th place. After that I will get back to our Contessa'a 26. jklee

Bluerider, I know the economy is down, but be careful with your price. That would be on the low end of the market for the boat for post 1983. If you see one you like at your price, make sure to get a good survey to look it over carefully, so you do not get a lot of unknown repairs, later.  Good Luck - jklee