I am brand new to this forum and I also just purchased a 1974 Contest 33
hull #93. Bought in NC and about to bring her back home to
Florida. I've had a 31 Southern Cross and a 29'
Ericson before but it's been 10 long years between
boats. I'm really looking forward to this one, she a sweetie!
My first question, and observation about her, is she is woefully under equipped to accommodate ground tackle. It's so crowded in the bow with the bow pulpit design and the
furling drum, which can be moved. Has anybody re-designed their
anchoring system to hold a couple good size anchors and rollers?
I'm also curious if the
Lofrans windless came from factory and what size the
gypsy might be. Has rusty 3/8 chain on it now.
She's been sitting for a while, I can't wait to get her back in the
water and go sailing. Tortuga's I think first.