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Oh wow, just found this thread. Good on you Hoist! I say this as I could be in a similar situation at some point. I've recently changed...

Yes. They are nice sailing boats. For the uses you are likely to put the boat to, a small outboard would do the job. Back in the...

They were ok in my experience but the manifolds are likely to be rotten at this stage and the alloy heads tended corrode and blow...

Not sure why you are being so rude. The reason for asking the question is to find out the answer. Really surprised you cannot work that...

A bit of clarity now: Looks like poor build quality was at the heart of the matter. Not a great design for extended cruising, I...

You may have seen but there are a couple of YouTube videos showing sort of work required: This one ongoing: If you are thinking of...

Benelux Contessa Rally 2025 2025 is a milestone for the Benelux Contessa Sailors Association; we are celebrating our 20th anniversary...

Yes. Of course modern roller genoas have a large number of advantages and a few disadvantages. Furling mains have a large number of...

Ho ho. Choices are best based on facts and your own personal requirements. There are two, fraternal, silly camps of sailing folk on...

"One thing I did consider was if in mast furling is a good idea. Obviously for me it will mean not having to go on deck. A few of the...

I hate to think what the state of their underwear was when they got home that night.

(y) Aye none of that fannying about with hard hats. Men were men and women liked it.

:) Nor me. The last new chart I recall buying was around 1984. Very proud of it, still in use. If that as a touchstone, my later...