the articles I have found only say that the floor was lowered by lengthening the raised portion. I really need to know if it is actually higher. I need about one inch more to stand. I love the boat and have looked at many of the original versions. before I make the 900 mile trip to see this boat I am hoping to learn what the headroom is. thanks
1 2006-08-25 05:54:08
Topic: anyone know the headroom on the post 1983 models (7 replies, posted in Technical)
2 2006-08-23 06:34:16
Topic: when did they start using lead ballast? (5 replies, posted in Repairs/Modifications/Upgrades)
Does anyone know when they went to lead ballast and the extended headroom, or whatever changes they made. Thank you
3 2006-08-23 06:30:28
Topic: is ferryman diesel a good motor? (4 replies, posted in Technical)
I am concidering a contessa with a ferryman diesel. it is 23 years old. raw water cooled. Also want to know when they started using lead ballast and the other changes?
4 2006-07-20 10:21:59
Topic: building a new rudder (8 replies, posted in Repairs/Modifications/Upgrades)
I found a rudderless Co26 for sale. The hull seems ok. The gundgeons are there. Anyone know where I can get rudder specifcations. I would want the rudder to be an exact replacement. The decks feel solid. Maybe one area that could use some treatment. Other than that the boat is an abandoned wreck. Any advice/opinions/other boats for sale...
5 2006-06-25 21:21:57
Re: Contessa 26: Cape Horn (40 replies, posted in Technical)
I have been looking for a contessa26 . I had heard that they were overbuilt. I have looked at three so far . I did my usual banging around the hull with fist and rubber mallet. I couldn't convince myself they were overbuilt. I concluded that the strength must come from the narrow hull and deep draft. I didn't lose faith though. But I can't help visualizing longitudinal stringers in my future contessa to be. I have collision phobia. I did my banging number on lot's of other boats inthe same price range. The alberg 30 definately won that one. Pearson Triton came in second. What the heck do I know. Contessas take a beating. That's a fact Jack. And I don't like the rudder under the boat designs, or the overhangs. I don't think it would take that much to stiffen up the contessa. And once I own and sail one, I bet I will find that she can already handle much more than I can anyway. As far as the Cape Horn idea. Doesn't removing the engine effectively reduce the center of gravity. I was surprized to read that on the Oarclub site. Also doesn't removing the diesel allow for more ballast weight. If I had the seamanship to cross the horn in a 26 footer. I should know how to get by without a motor on a 26 . Therefore why cart it around? Except to keep the whales away, which I believe works.
6 2006-06-25 20:59:41
Re: CO26 Sailing vs. Westerly Centaur (2 replies, posted in Boat handling / Performance)
if you go to the Latitudes and Attitudes ,Cruisers Forum and post an inquiry about the westerlly centaur 26, there are a couple of Centaur folks there who will definately reply. make the post into "gregs pub".