co26.com: The Contessa Corner

A gallery for Contessa owners, sailors and dreamers.

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Contessa `Kendrick Isle' in Cowichan Bay1350 viewsLight winds can predominate in the Gulf Islands during the summer. The drifter solves my problems and keeps the boat moving. As I singlehand it is much easier than a spinnaker and the drifter can also be used easily when reaching.
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331 wiring proj 041349 views
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1346 viewsprep and primer
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Bolt thru core - west system1344 viewsremove core - fill with expoxy - drill mounting hole
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Placement of winches on the mast 1344 views
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under mast beam1341 viewsthis was put in to support the deck under the mast, see how the beam was notched into the upright of the bulkhead
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V-Berth Lockers 81340 viewsThe centre panels fold flat, can be stood upon, and are notched to match the V-berth cut-out.
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cavendysh traveller june 20071339 views
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331 wiring proj 061339 views
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Contessa 26 Half Hull Model1338 viewsDetail of one of the scratch-built half-hull models.
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folkboat design1337 viewsLooking at the rudder design for protection that Contessa 26 does not have?
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Bukh water inlet1335 viewsWater inlet for the Bukh engine in my 1984 Contessa 26 (hull #322)
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