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Forum: Monohull Sailboats

26-01-2023, 10:32

Replies: 89

30 -32 feet blue-water cruisier

Views: 25,782

Posted By ShakyIsler

Re: 30 -32 feet blue-water cruisier

What an effing load of cr@piola.

In it's time (60's) this was a very successful racing boat. Sure, by today's standards it is no lightweight flyer, but out of scores of owners I have spoken to and...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

25-11-2022, 09:05

Replies: 47

Downsizing to a pocket cruiser/Trailerable Sailboat?

Views: 6,581

Posted By ShakyIsler

Re: Downsizing to a pocket cruiser/Trailerable Sailboat?

Liking your boat , Thomm. Very nice lines.

Yes agree, the Contessa is indeed tiny below. I've recently upgraded mine further to include a pilot house which I have tried to keep as tasteful as...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

21-11-2022, 09:06

Replies: 47

Downsizing to a pocket cruiser/Trailerable Sailboat?

Views: 6,581

Posted By ShakyIsler

Re: Downsizing to a pocket cruiser/Trailerable Sailboat?

Bit harsh on the Contessa 26. I own one, and no, it is not a lightweight racer, but I regularly clock 6 knots plus and no, I don't need a gale to get her going to that speed.

Of course, it...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

13-08-2022, 23:31

Replies: 69

Junk-Rigged Cruiser Thread and AMA

Views: 12,344

Posted By ShakyIsler

Re: Junk-Rigged Cruiser Thread and AMA

A junk rigged 'Contessa 26' down in New Zealand

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMZRUc3HBcI

Forum: Lithium Power Systems

13-01-2021, 01:24

Replies: 22

Torqeedo Cruise 4 long term review

Views: 19,613

Posted By ShakyIsler

Re: Torqeedo Cruise 4 long term review

I have read more than a few times over a number of years that Torqeedo customer service / reply ratio is near to non existent...won't answer emails etc etc.

What is that all about?

Therefore...

Forum: Liveaboard's Forum

06-07-2018, 16:11

Replies: 145

28ft Bluewater Live aboard recommendations

Views: 30,850

Posted By ShakyIsler

Re: 28ft Bluewater Live aboard recommendations

No, different guy.
Here is an extensive piece all about Ed Boden the Vertue sailor:

https://towndock.net/news/ed-boden-1927-2012

Forum: Liveaboard's Forum

06-07-2018, 13:16

Replies: 145

28ft Bluewater Live aboard recommendations

Views: 30,850

Posted By ShakyIsler

Re: 28ft Bluewater Live aboard recommendations

Read this thread with interest.

Purchased my Contessa 26 a few years ago (Canadian version) that had been shipped down here to NZ many years ago by its original Kiwi owner when he moved back home...

Forum: Liveaboard's Forum

06-07-2018, 12:13

Replies: 145

28ft Bluewater Live aboard recommendations

Views: 30,850

Posted By ShakyIsler

Re: 28ft Bluewater Live aboard recommendations

Hi there,

Not quite. Contessa 26 based off the Folkboat.

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