I have never heard anyone call the vire trusty it was more finicity, I oringinaly had the BVR version in my boat and exchange it for a 1gm. there where no marking in or around the vire my sails are marked 46 but who knows
1 2006-04-14 04:52:53
Re: Hull Number / Identification Number (16 replies, posted in General Questions/Comments)
2 2006-04-11 14:45:13
Re: Canadian Boat Ownership Transfer Questions (4 replies, posted in General Questions/Comments)
Just wondering what kind of documentation others in canada have on their boats.
3 2005-11-16 21:31:44
Re: shrouds (2 replies, posted in Sails & Rigging)
I replaced all of mine two years ago for about 1200 canadian.
4 2005-11-16 21:20:38
Re: auto bilge pump installation (7 replies, posted in Repairs/Modifications/Upgrades)
I have a rule 1100 with a float switch mounted to a flattened lead pipe. The hose exits thru the transom with a check valve same height as the exhaust on starboard side. I can retrieve it with the hose as it normally sits under the engine.
5 2005-10-31 21:44:35
Topic: Standing water on decks (10 replies, posted in Repairs/Modifications/Upgrades)
I have been wanting to put some in my boat. would love to hear any details about how and where you are puting them. I have been a little concerned about making a hole in the rial in the cabin area. on my 71 contessa it looks like the low spot is under the track on the toe rail for the jib.
6 2005-10-27 21:50:46
Re: engine (9 replies, posted in Non-Contessa Chatter)
I installed a 1gm in my 1972 contessa and it all that would fit. It seems to have enough power but noisier than the 2m which probaly won't fit
7 2005-10-11 18:27:16
Topic: Prop size (47 replies, posted in Technical)
I installed a 1gm 2 years ago and run a 12x9 3 blade on my contessa. At 2800 to 3000 rpm I get 5.5 to 6 knots depending on weather. I think the 12 is a bit big for the apature and creates very mild vibration but the boat backs up better than the 10 x13 with the old vire.
8 2005-10-02 20:20:38
Topic: Main and Jib halyards outside the mast (4 replies, posted in Sails & Rigging)
the halyard use two rollers for each hallyard, one halyard on each side of the mast. The contessa that I have seen have a handle that can roller reef the main. I do not use this method on mine it is set up with lines to do the reefing so I don't need to go forward.
9 2005-08-31 21:36:34
Topic: Sail Substitutes? (4 replies, posted in Sails & Rigging)
I am using a spinaker from a c&c 27 its 31' by 16' and works great
10 2005-05-11 16:27:48
Re: tillerpilot advice (15 replies, posted in Technical)
I will be on the boat on thursday and will measure the placement and hight
11 2005-05-10 17:59:37
Topic: tillerpilot advice (15 replies, posted in Technical)
my autohelm is mounted on a pedistal or post outside of the coming and did not require any other extensions and works well
12 2005-04-15 17:32:39
Re: 1GM10 vibration (3 replies, posted in Technical)
mine always a little rough until 2000 rpm its just the nature of a one cylinder
13 2005-04-03 08:08:20
Re: port bulkhead (1 replies, posted in Repairs/Modifications/Upgrades)
I resently saw a contessa for sale that had removed the plywood from the port side locker area. It is now open between the sink and v -bert area with just the upright suports left.It looke very open and bright but is it safe to remove the plywood or is it structural.