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Contessa 26 Storage Solutions2995 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.
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Replacement hatch latch2910 views
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Cavendysh windvane on Lake Erie #42410 views
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Capella's Galey before2218 viewsThe start of renovations in the galey... had one small locker under the gimbled stove
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Rhiannon's Anchor Roller2203 viewsRhiannon's anchor roller and lifeline mesh.
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Oops!2140 viewsThis is what happens when the boat beside you burns.
(The white is all blisters)
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Monitor course control line2123 views
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Companionway door1909 views
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Cavendysh windvane on Lake Erie #31831 views
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fwd1814 viewstight spot but stronger now
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Blue Peter -- Mainsheet Arrangement1813 viewsBlue Peter lives in Charlottetown PEI. This was an interesting main sheet solution. The key to it is the heavy brass ring supported by a bungee to the pulpit. Each of the thee legs from this ring has its own tackle, making it possible to create the same effect as a sheet and traveller.
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Contessa 26 "USHUAIA"1809 viewsfinally,finalement,finalmente.
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