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(5 replies, posted in Cruising)

Hi all - I completely missed the responses to this thread - Apologies!

@Jarvist, thanks for the communications tips, very interesting. I will endeavour to research some more on the Mini-M - The palmtop idea is also a nifty one - It sure would be easier than dealing with a battery hogging laptop...

@Jim, aye, it is a nice shot, however the graphic designer took a little 'artistic licence' so to speak and added the wave! I hope us whipper snappers (I'm not really; half way to 50!) can make the Contessa crowd proud wink

@jcphoto, you cracked it! Yes, as mentioned above it is a modification, but not without due work from Jo Mooring Aldridge.

Now, back to the grindstone!

nick.

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(0 replies, posted in Wanted)

Hi all,

I'm on the hunt for a Contessa 26 anywhere in Europe. I can afford no more than £4700 or 7000Euro. In my ultimate dream fantasy, it will built sometime in the 70's, be structurally sound, have at least a depth sounder and VHF, serviceable sails, a current dry dock I can continue paying through winter, yet may require work I can do myself. I don't have a lot of money, but I do have time. If anyone knows of such a boat (or similar) laying around the yards, please do let me know. I would prefer a private sale & I would be very open to making up the rest in some other form, ie. labour if there is an owner out there that has a boat worth a bit more, yet will part with it under the right circumstances.

This is a long shot, but dreams need to start somewhere. nickrp.