co26.com: The Contessa Corner

A gallery for Contessa owners, sailors and dreamers.

Home > Maintenance & Technical

Most viewed - Maintenance & Technical
DSCF0148.JPG
engine electrical (no more hand cranking)!!1402 views
IMG_0282.JPG
1400 viewsproper technique for securing a porta you know what (wilcox imperial 51 installation coming this spring)
2009_0703_sanded_teak_01a.jpg
Cavendysh teak rudder being sanded1393 views
Morava_Stern_Ladder_2008_1.jpg
For those interested - how the ladder is fixed to the stern of Morava1387 views
Latvis_traveller.JPG
Latvis traveller1382 viewsVery efficient Harken traveller, it gives more flexibility to set up the main. we can also notice the Cape Horn adjustment sheet. Balance the sail then balance the rudder.
Cav_motor_mount_replacement_06.jpg
Cavendysh - finally cleaned out last 25 years of grease/oil from under the motor!1382 views
2009_0703_sanded_teak_02a.jpg
Cavendysh teak rudder being sanded1381 views
1986_aebi_010a.jpg
reefing/tie points1375 viewsNotice how Tania has her reef/tie system uses a different method for holding up her reefed sails.
Contessa_26_--_Under_Stemhead.JPG
Contessa 26 -- Under Stemhead1371 views
Latvis_Cape_Horn_3.JPG
Latvis Cape Horn 31365 viewsStill room for the swim ladder
contessa_009.jpg
coach roof contessa 261359 viewsThe thickness of the coach roof of the contessa 26 J.J.Taylor is 15mm - 5/8"
Counter_Open_-_star.jpg
Counter storage - port open1358 views
218 files on 19 page(s) 4