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I agree - CO26 is a bit too much for regular trailering.  Big difference between what can be done and what should be done.  That said, it gets to the heart of the great debate we have all struggled with - what is the smallest boat which performs respectably and is easily single-handed, low cost and low maintenace, might be able to be put on a trailer, but is unquestionably ocean capable even in terrible conditions.  CO26 owners have made their decision and I agree, there really is no real competition when all these factors are weighed together.  If I discounted a few of the measures, I might have a Pacific Seacraft or NorSea or even a CO32 - but then one measure would be sacrificed.  If trailer and ocean capable are the measures, the answer may end up at CO26 regardless

Stefan - "murphy lights"?  I've got a panel with a green light and a red light.  The green light seems to be a power/starter indicator, as it only goes on when the key is turned for ignition, or turned on, or after the choke is pulled to shut down (mine is a 10hp single Farymann...in fact the whole set up seems pretty much original 1984).  The red light is a mystery however, as it goes on in the same instances as the green light, but also after about an hour straight of runtime, will begin to flicker slightly, then more strongly, until it is fairly bright and consistent.  Given this has caused some worry, have repeatedly checked the oil level, temperature, water from exhaust, etc. with all reading normal.

Out of frustration I've gone ahead and ignored the red light, with apparently no impact, although whether my imagination or not, there does seem to be an increased "slap" noise from the engine, seemingly related to the cylinder

Any ideas what the mystery red light is all about?

ok, I'm game...what do you think shipping to Washington DC might run?

Agree on the placement - low and centered on the boat.  After installing my Thetford, I converted mine into a locker for anchor chain and other heavy/dead weight

Christian, love the site!  Loved the Bermuda DVD too by the way.

hope to chae you down on the horizon someday.  I know what my book will be called now...."In the Steps of a Christian..."  that should be sufficientlymisleading.

Fair Winds & Calm Seas,

Tom

Mine is rather complicated, but I'll try to describe.  I wanted a big table for the cockpit, and when I measure the dimension and compared to both the gap between the settees and the cockpit seats, realized I could make one which folded in half for stowage but when unfoled would both serve as a table and drop between both the cockpit seats and the between the settees to permit both outside sleeping under the stars (with a rather large mosquito net hung over the boom, etc.) and inside across the cabin.  For outside I move the cushions out, and for both I have a rollup, blowout camping pad which fits the gap just right.

Outside would only be an option at anchor in calm weather, so no need to worry about securing.  Just needed to make sure side and end supports where proper.  Am using a ubolt which replaced the rear cockpit locker hardware, which I also use to secure my lifeline.  Cockpit hatches are secured internally with line running into the cabin to cleats.  Have small platforms which insert also into the placements wherere the hardware for the side lockers used to be, and where the end meets the companionway, it is supported by a pair of cleats which are used to secure misc lines and jacklines.

Inside, I have a platform which normally is the base to the seat for the drop down nav table I built over the port-a-potti in the head (yannked all the fancy head hardware and hoses - port-a-potti there for the wife and kids only...).  anyway, it has a gap in the board which fits the end of the table towards the galley and secures down through the hatch to the top of the old holding tank, now chain locker.  Installed two thin 1" / 1" strips along the settees which hold small gear, lines via bungee cords etc. normally, but on which the platform rests when in use - platform secured down by same small lines crossing over the platform.  The other end aft just rests in the top staor (with the other points secured, it's not going anywhere!).

For table, the underside has fold down legs with dowels which fit into the legs and extend to bridge the gaps when used as a table.

Am still tinkering a bit with it all - as you can tell I like to find at least two, sometimes three or four uses for the mods I do.  Admittedly, one issue is stowage for it, as even folded in half it is a fairly large piece of "furniture."  Thus far I've tried it secured it in the head and v-berth - not quite satisfied with either yet....

I thought it was a picture of three guys ducking during a gybe - note the shoes on the cockpit seat left behind by the fourth who didn't...

Jose - that's where my shore power is, although it is a bad install - three prong standard instead of true shore power receptacle.  Another thing on The List

I've got an '84 with the cubby holes.  I find them VERY useful - throwing sail ties in, winch handles, the lever used to manage the throttle on the engine, etc.