It's a tough thing to watch, exciting on one hand, terrifying on the other. I agree, I think the boat was in shallow water and the mast grounded. I also think it looks like the boat grounded after she righted so.... It was good to see everyone still in the cockpit. I'm sure they were in shock. I just hope they made it back in safely. Jim R.
2 2009-04-09 03:32:47
Re: new winches (9 replies, posted in Repairs/Modifications/Upgrades)
Hi Group, Does anyone have a pattern for a tiller/rudder cover? I've seen some pictures of nice ones in the gallery but am wondering if there are plans/patterns available. Hope all your spring projects are going well. I sent in my launch form yesterday, won't be long, just have to get the weather in NE Ohio to cooperate. Jim R. S/V Lua
3 2009-04-08 03:35:01
Re: new winches (9 replies, posted in Repairs/Modifications/Upgrades)
Dear Group,
Does anyone have a pattern for a tiller/rudder head cover? I've seen some nice pictures of some in the gallery but am not sure how it all fits together. Getting everything ready, even sent in my launch form today. It won't be long, if only the weather in Northeast Ohio would cooperate! Jim R.
4 2008-06-20 13:59:38
Re: Refurbishment of Morava (17 replies, posted in Repairs/Modifications/Upgrades)
I have been rebuilding my Contessa (Lua #190) for 5 years now. When I got her she had been for the most part abandoned for a number of years. After cleaning her out the first things I did were to get her water tight (deck and hull) and then started working on the rest of the list. What was most important after that was to get her sailing. Being in OH, I figured it was best to get some sailing time in then work on her during the following winter. She's not a gold platter but she has come very far and continues to amaze me the more I sail her. Good luck with your projects, but first get her out on the water.