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engine electrical (no more hand cranking)!!1543 views
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Cavendysh teak rudder being sanded1532 views
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1528 viewsproper technique for securing a porta you know what (wilcox imperial 51 installation coming this spring)
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Latvis traveller1519 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.
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For those interested - how the ladder is fixed to the stern of Morava1518 views
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Cavendysh teak rudder being sanded1516 views
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Cavendysh - finally cleaned out last 25 years of grease/oil from under the motor!1507 views
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reefing/tie points1505 viewsNotice how Tania has her reef/tie system uses a different method for holding up her reefed sails.
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chart table1504 viewsView of the table mounted aft over port berth. Sized to hold Maptech Chartbook.
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coach roof contessa 261502 viewsThe thickness of the coach roof of the contessa 26 J.J.Taylor is 15mm - 5/8"
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Latvis Cape Horn 31500 viewsStill room for the swim ladder
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Contessa 26 -- Under Stemhead1498 views
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