Forestay fittings

Forestay fittings

Anna Rosa suffered a broken padeye recently, Jeremy suggests the following;-The forestay should be 5mm wire.  For the fitting Jeremy recommends a stainless steel fabricated 10mm ubolt fitting which has a plate to attach to the deck and a rigging screw under the...
Fitting a GPS

Fitting a GPS

I do not know whether my  installation for my new Chart Plotter would be of interest to other owners.  It is pretty simple, and is to my own design.  It enables me to read the plotter in the cabin or in the cockpit. I can still fit the washboards with...

Vire Engine Spares

I am an enthusiast, but also recognised official Vire dealer.   I took over from Fairways who havent traded as such since they retired in 2003. So if anyone is still running Vire engines (100s) I bet they would appreciate my free website which is a Haynes manual...

Buying Tips

Points to look for when considering a second hand Contessa 26    Pre 1972 boats Had a lower cockpit which was not self draining.   The only way to get over this is to have a cockpit cover or an expensive and difficult modification. Engine If the boat already has a...