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by garyanddonna
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: 22347

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 ...
by garyanddonna
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: 22347

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
by garyanddonna
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: 22347

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
by garyanddonna
Mon Dec 17, 2012 3:36 pm
Forum: Frances 26 Discussion
Topic: Weight at the bow
Replies: 3
Views: 18389

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...
by garyanddonna
Fri Dec 14, 2012 7:27 pm
Forum: Frances 26 Discussion
Topic: bolted on lead keel question
Replies: 6
Views: 24763

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
by garyanddonna
Thu Aug 23, 2012 7:01 pm
Forum: Frances 26 Marketplace
Topic: AURORA
Replies: 2
Views: 19683

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