Thanks Bill.
Laying up a rudder by myself? Wow, what a new concept.
But joking aside, what kind of tools, equipment, and materials will I need? Plus, I should cover it in fiberglass, right?
Thanks. Neko
1 2006-10-15 04:47:29
Re: building a new rudder (8 replies, posted in Repairs/Modifications/Upgrades)
2 2006-10-13 13:01:12
Re: building a new rudder (8 replies, posted in Repairs/Modifications/Upgrades)
If one were to have a yard manufacture a rudder after a blueprint where would one go? Say in the Chesapeake Bay area. Or order it elsewhere?
Also, if I had to replace the chainplates?
Any idea what these things might cost?
Thanks.
3 2006-10-11 07:38:25
Re: DC Charging System (3 replies, posted in Repairs/Modifications/Upgrades)
Jonathan:
I think I saw a way to compute all the loads, battery and alternator needed, and stuff like this in Calder's book. See if it's of any help.
Neko
4 2006-09-12 09:53:57
Re: my first view of a Contessa (JJT) 26 (6 replies, posted in General Questions/Comments)
Thank you guys, especially Ivan and Deb. This was the kind of information I was looking for. But please do not stop here. And judging from the number of views, this might be of interest to other people too.
Once again, thanks.
5 2006-09-12 04:18:47
Re: my first view of a Contessa (JJT) 26 (6 replies, posted in General Questions/Comments)
Yes, it is my first boat, but I actually know quite a bit about a lot of this but from a theoretical perspective. To give you an example, I could compute your stability curves if you did an incline test to establish your CG and you have a drawing plan, and so on.
And I know about all the compromises. Anyway, pls cut me some slack here, do not take this personally.
I appreciate the answers, but prefer concrete comments; for instance, one may say: "yes, our battery is right above the bilge too but this is not a problem because so and so"; or "we have it in here and it's good/bad/etc."
6 2006-09-12 04:14:40
Re: hauling company and estimate (4 replies, posted in General Questions/Comments)
Thanks a lot guys. I am waiting for some bids and will make some calls. Of course, any other ideas are appreciated.
7 2006-09-11 09:05:51
Topic: my first view of a Contessa (JJT) 26 (6 replies, posted in General Questions/Comments)
Hi all:
This weekend I saw my first Contessa 26 -- I was thinking of getting one -- and would like to share my first impressions and also ask questions.
First, indeed the boat seems closed up inside and this is something one needs to get used to, but also seems very seaworthy. I also realize that it is very tricky to put things inside because of the lack of space. This leads me to the actual issues:
- I found one battery under the cabin sole, right above the bilge; it seems that this is fairly common, but could be put in a better place? Not in the cockpit of course. I thought it might get wet, not enough ventilation, etc.
- The fuel tank is in the starboard copckpit locker. I don't like that, but where can one put it? What I don't like: it takes space from the locker, which could be used for other things, is high up and to one side, etc. Can't it be in the bilge? Or wasn't there originally?
- The wires are through the space underneath the bunks and they are exposed; could stuff stored there catch one and break it, etc.?
- There are wires coming from the mast at the bottom that go to 4 holes through the cabin and they seem exposed; is this common? This is a J.J. Taylor boat built in '84. Is there a better way? Was the boat built this way, or was an owner "customization"?
- Access to the engine seems terrible -- now, please cut me some slack here, it will take me a while to get used to that -- and it is hard to even see it from the front, let alone do some work on it.
- The hatch in the middle is so tiny ;-)
- The boat didn't really have a stove; there was a portable one ;-( Isn't the common installation -- from pictures -- with the stove gimballed on the starboard side, opposite the sink?
- I couldn't jugde the chainplates because they are/seem to be behind the ceiling liner. The wires for the standing rigging seem to be in need of change sometime soon, I bet it's the original rigging.
I know this looks like a long, long list of complaints, but they might be just misconceptions or wrong expectations. Please comment and keep this in perspective.
Thanks a lot.
Neko
8 2006-09-02 07:19:17
Topic: hauling company and estimate (4 replies, posted in General Questions/Comments)
Hi:
If I were to buy the Contessa I have my sights on I will have to move it from New England to the DC area; I sent some emails on the net asking for bits to move it by truck, but I am asking here for two things:
- can you recommend a reliable company?
- any idea what this moving costs, entails, insights, etc.?
Thanks a lot and have a great weekend.
Neko
9 2006-09-02 07:16:46
Topic: cracking sound in the deck (1 replies, posted in Repairs/Modifications/Upgrades)
Hi folks:
I am asking for a bit of speculation here. I am considering getting a Contessa -- haven't seen the boat yet -- but the broker said there is a cracking sound in the Contessa's foredeck, about the place where the forepeak bulkhead is; I don't know more and the boat is fairly far away from me so I'd like to find out **speculate please**
- what could this mean? if it's an expensive repair?
- does it affect the integrity of the hull?
Thanks. NEKO
10 2006-08-30 06:19:59
Topic: recommend inspector for Contessa near DC/Baltimore (2 replies, posted in General Questions/Comments)
Hi all:
Do you know (and can recommend) a *competent, wonderful* boat inspector that knows the Contessa 26 boats or Folkboats near Washington, DC or Baltimore, MD?
Thanks a lot, Neko