1 Reply by bfleury

(5 replies, posted in General Questions/Comments)

Hello all. I am a new member to this group and I was hoping to get some advice on a Contessa that I am looking at (1973 JJT 26). According to the owner, she has always been sailed with an outboard engine - she currently has a 9.9hp mercury OB which the owner has been satisfied with for sailing her in the 1000 Islands and Lake Ontario. My question is two-fold:
1) Would having this OB compromise the characteristics and/or the peformance of this JJT26? Any issues with me sailing her in the St-Lawrence where there could be some strong currents in places (as in the Quebec City area)?
2) Given that an inboard has never installed from the start, what sort of issues and costs would typically be involved to install an appropriate inboard engine down the road (I don't think that a hole was ever drilled for an inboard shaft)?

Thank you very much for you help,
Benoit Fleury

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2 Reply by bfleury

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Hello.

I'm based in Montreal and have just joined this group. I am in the process of purchasing a 1973 Contessa 26 from Kinston, Ontario ("Arcane Lady"). After sailing on different boats, much reading and pondering, I'm very keen on owning and nurturing a CO26. It's my first boat and I intend to keep her for a long while (famous last words...). Any brain I can pick about a few questions, things to watch for and/or consider?

Thank you,
Benoit Fleury

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