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- Mon Sep 30, 2013 4:54 am
- Forum: Frances 26 Discussion
- Topic: Does a Frances 26 have a ORR or IRC rating?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 25095
Re: Does a Frances 26 have a ORR or IRC rating?
Yes, my 1977 Frances (Aurora) was the one on at Dodson Boatyard in Ct. I have spent the last year doing repairs and refinishing the deck. She now has new bronze Gudgeon and Pintals, repainted shear stripe, new Schaefer 1100 roller furler, sail covers, & interior cushions. Next on the list is to ...
- Wed Sep 18, 2013 12:44 pm
- Forum: Frances 26 Discussion
- Topic: Does a Frances 26 have a ORR or IRC rating?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 25095
Re: Does a Frances 26 have a ORR or IRC rating?
Hello Seabird:
My Frances 26 is Aurora. I purchased her one year ago and have spent that time fixing her up. Currently she is on Lake Lanier in Georgia. High hopes of getting her back to the coast.
Do you have any photos?
GAry
My Frances 26 is Aurora. I purchased her one year ago and have spent that time fixing her up. Currently she is on Lake Lanier in Georgia. High hopes of getting her back to the coast.
Do you have any photos?
GAry
- Fri Sep 06, 2013 5:27 pm
- Forum: Frances 26 Discussion
- Topic: Does a Frances 26 have a ORR or IRC rating?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 25095
Does a Frances 26 have a ORR or IRC rating?
Does a Frances 26 have a ORR or IRC rating, I am thinking of having some fun? I am new to the racing side of this, any helpful suggestions would be appreciated.
Aurora
Aurora
- Mon Dec 17, 2012 3:36 pm
- Forum: Frances 26 Discussion
- Topic: Weight at the bow
- Replies: 3
- Views: 20834
Re: Weight at the bow
Hello Endless: I have a 1977 Frances 26 with a 25 lb CQR, 25 ft of chain + 200 ft of rode. I think a 35 CQR would be too much wt up in the bow. I would trade the wt of a 35 CQR for a 25 CQR and that lets you carry more chain. Currently I am adding an aft chain locker. I had a larger boat back some y...
- Fri Dec 14, 2012 7:27 pm
- Forum: Frances 26 Discussion
- Topic: bolted on lead keel question
- Replies: 6
- Views: 27394
Re: bolted on lead keel question
Hello:
Did you get the Frances and moving forward with the repairs?
My Frances in now in the water (Lake Lanier), still work to do but more enjoyable in the water.
G
Did you get the Frances and moving forward with the repairs?
My Frances in now in the water (Lake Lanier), still work to do but more enjoyable in the water.
G
- Thu Aug 23, 2012 7:01 pm
- Forum: Frances 26 Marketplace
- Topic: AURORA
- Replies: 2
- Views: 22082
Re: AURORA
Hello:
Aurora is now in the Georgia going through some upgrades and a good cleaning.
The rudder gudgeons and pintles have been replaced. At some point will update photos.
Regards
gk
Aurora is now in the Georgia going through some upgrades and a good cleaning.
The rudder gudgeons and pintles have been replaced. At some point will update photos.
Regards
gk