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under mast beam1455 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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331 wiring proj 061453 views
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Bukh water inlet1452 viewsWater inlet for the Bukh engine in my 1984 Contessa 26 (hull #322)
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Cavendysh on auto1449 viewsWhen sailing with only the head sail and on a close haul, I could use bungie cords to steer the boat. The problem here, I has not tied to a jackline, as the boat is not set up for yet. Next spring that is one of my many projects!
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Over Draft II1445 viewsOver Draft II being readied for winter.
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Suselle's "before" picture1443 viewsHere is a picture of Suselle and her blistering hull. I'll post an "after" pic in the spring once she's all fixed up and perty.
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contessa 26 murphy´s boat ,rename ushuaia at horta marina.1440 viewsI am a happy new owner of a contessa 26 J.J. Taylor.

I FEEL GOOOOOOOOD.
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contessa 26 murphy´s boat ,rename ushuaia at horta marina.1440 viewsI am a happy new owner of a contessa 26 J.J. Taylor.

I FEEL GOOOOOOOOD.
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pic of the new mast step on Barefoot1439 viewsthis allows the mast to be raised and lowered using a set of legs made out of cable that are raised up the sailtrack with a halyard
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V-Berth Lockers 71439 views
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Seeadler - Bug screen stowed1437 views
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Brochure for a Contessa 26 Circa 19831435 viewsFrom Morava's previous Log book. Original brochure from JJ Taylor on the Contessa 26 - I think it is from 1983. Good thing my father was such a pack rat.
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