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If you only have the anchor and steaming lights on your mast, it's possible that there is a separate negative (ground) for each light. If you have a tri-color mast light (as well as a steaming light) then you probably have a shared negative wire. In either case a test of the continuity from each bulb socket to the connector at the base will tell you. Another note, if you have LED bulbs, keep an eye on the polarity of the sockets. a lot of LED bulbs and light fixtures are polarity sensitive (only work one way).

Hi Peter
I've always thought a rubber strip, cut from an old tire for example, fastened to the bottom of the keel and overlapping the rudder gap would be the best solution to prevent catching a rope. The rubber, unlike anything metal, could not be permanently bent and would not interfere in the rudder operation in the case of a grounding.
My older Contessa has only 2 pintles/gudgeons, 1 above the waterline and 1 midway between the prop and the bottom of the keel. I believe your Contessa came with 3 and the one at the bottom of your keel was added by a previous owner.
John

NO BOOZE.......Well that would explain why I had to move Galaxaura's waterline up an inch! lol

I drilled and tapped 2 small blind holes directly into the top of the masthead for my anchor light. I drilled them into the solid portion between the shackle and the slots for the halyards in the bottom portion of your photo. The wires are then routed around the outside of the masthead and into the mast pretty much where you have a hole already. Make sure you use a grommet in the hole to prevent fraying. You can use the same hole for the VHF antenna cable. Mine's been there for a few years now and no problems.
John

How about replacing it with a stainless cabinet pull knob if you're unable to locate one. I replaced the gear disengage knob in the center of the throttle lever on mine with one, as it was missing when I bought the boat. (mine is a Lister Petters). I believe I may have re-threaded it to fit but it works great.
Cheers
John

The Contessa that was listed by bridgeyachts was mine but the listing expired last fall although they did have it posted for awhile after. I did send a copy of the listing by pm to your email Alex as I'm about to list it again and thought you might be interested.
John

I wouldn't recommend a plug from a plumbing shop as they will probably rust in place. The thread should be tapered and made of brass, 1/2" diameter I believe. The plugs are available at any marine supply and should only be about $5.00. And yes Jordan, you will only ever forget to replace that plug once before launch as it can be expensive to haul it out again, not to mention the laughter from the audience.

Just listed mine in 'for sale section' and saw your post. Yes it has a Lister Petters diesel that has been overhauled incl. new injector and injector pump and runs great allthough guages not re-installed yet.

Welcome to the community. I own one of the Contessas moored at Harbour West in Hamilton. Anytime you'd like to come have a look at a work in progress let me know.

                                              Cheers
                                                   John

One more place you might try for part information and advice. I ordered an injector and pump from them and they were very good with advice. They also have good non-Petters knowledge of marine installations.

Mead Plant
Unit 5, The Park Estate
Bury Park Road
Luton
Bedfordshire
LU1 1HE

Tel: +44 (0) 1582 481022
Fax: +44 (0) 1582 488016

I use a Lowrance H2Oc and am quite happy with it even with the chart memory chips being a bit pricey. It's more like a handheld chartplotter, is waterproof and in color.