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Morava - Special Strom Jib Plan and JJ Taylor Mark VI Sail Plan Circa 19831059 viewsI came across this in an old Morava Log Book. My father had a storm jib made for Morava - different specifications then JJ Taylor - but it provides the figures for all the sails. The is approx. 1983. Note the figure reversal for no.1 and no. 2 genoas.Jan 09, 2007
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coach roof contessa 261359 viewsThe thickness of the coach roof of the contessa 26 J.J.Taylor is 15mm - 5/8"Dec 26, 2006
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contessa 26 murphy´s boat ,rename ushuaia at horta marina.1247 viewsMy old fellow farymann, you look tired.

I promise to give you the anterior brightness.
Dec 16, 2006
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Contessa Sail Insignia1193 viewsDec 16, 2006
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Forum Index»Sails & Rigging»mast step mount bolt/hardware 51265 viewspicture for forum discussionDec 08, 2006
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Forum Index»Sails & Rigging»mast step mount bolt/hardware 41091 viewspicture for forum discussionDec 08, 2006
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Forum Index»Sails & Rigging»mast step mount bolt/hardware 31100 viewspicture for forum discussionDec 08, 2006
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Forum Index»Sails & Rigging»mast step mount bolt/hardware 21057 viewspicture for forum discussionDec 08, 2006
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Forum Index»Sails & Rigging»mast step mount bolt/hardware 11099 viewspicture for forum discussionDec 08, 2006
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Contessa 26 Storage Solutions2656 viewsHere's what Sebastian Smith, a writer for Practical Boat Owner, did for storage when he spent 15 months sailing his CO26, Shamaal II in the Mediterranean with his wife Adele as chronicled in the No. 440 August, 2003 issue of Practical Boat Owner.Dec 06, 2006
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Joie de Vivre Propane Arrangement1323 viewsIn addition to the pretty view astern, this image shows the propane arrangment aboard Joie de Vivre. To port (right side of image) is a Magma kettle BBQ under the canvas wrapping. To starboard (left side of image) is a wicker basket. Inside the wicker basket resides a five pound propane tank. A rope can be used to tie the tank to the pushpit. This has proven to be a very tidy way to carry propane on deck. Oct 18, 2006
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Anchor Stowage aboard Joie de Vivre1240 viewsThis is a low tech solution I came up with for stowing a Danforth style anchor. There are two teak 'feet' that support the anchor just above the deck. They are shaped to discourage movement of the anchor towards the centreline of the boat. The anchor can be slid fore and aft on these feet. My anchor has a flange on its base at the centre that hooks very nicely into the base of the pulpit (hidden in this photo). A bungee holds the anchor to the pulpit to prevent it from tipping.Oct 18, 2006
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