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by efkirton
Sun Aug 11, 2019 4:18 pm
Forum: Frances 26 Discussion
Topic: rudder gudgeons
Replies: 2
Views: 10955

rudder gudgeons

I need to replace the top rudder gudgeon on my Frances any resource pointers would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Eric
by efkirton
Fri Mar 31, 2017 12:49 pm
Forum: Frances 26 Discussion
Topic: Frances 26 Regatta results
Replies: 4
Views: 45333

Re: Frances 26 Regatta results

Mark, I am thinking about registering my Frances with phrf New England this season, hoping to participate in a couple of the local chase races. I am interested in the 250 rating that you sailed with in 2014. As I recall your boat is cutter rigged, what sails resulted in the 250 rating ? I have seen ...
by efkirton
Mon Sep 05, 2016 5:20 am
Forum: Frances 26 Discussion
Topic: Engine repower
Replies: 8
Views: 40861

Re: Engine repower

I am interested in your 2014 re-power, I am considering a Beta 14 for my upcoming winter project. Any insight is appreciated.

Eric
AURORALcoaster
by efkirton
Mon Sep 05, 2016 5:19 am
Forum: Frances 26 Discussion
Topic: Engine repower
Replies: 8
Views: 40861

Re: Engine repower

I am interested in your 2014 re-power, I am considering a Beta 14 for my upcoming winter project. Any insight is appreciated.

Eric
AURORALcoaster
by efkirton
Tue Jul 19, 2016 8:44 am
Forum: Frances 26 Owners
Topic: New Project 'Coaster'
Replies: 10
Views: 42207

Re: New Project 'Coaster'

I used the already molded in railing lip and mounted the new beams to the existing deck lip.
by efkirton
Mon Jul 18, 2016 2:34 pm
Forum: Frances 26 Owners
Topic: New Project 'Coaster'
Replies: 10
Views: 42207

Re: New Project 'Coaster'

Coaster has been renamed AURORAL-coaster, complete enough to be in the water but still a work in progress.

Eric
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by efkirton
Fri Aug 29, 2014 12:32 pm
Forum: Frances 26 Owners
Topic: New Project 'Coaster'
Replies: 10
Views: 42207

Re: New Project 'Coaster'

Mark,
Yes, this is the Haddam boat. Thanks again for the lead.

Eric
by efkirton
Thu Jul 24, 2014 10:50 am
Forum: Frances 26 Owners
Topic: New Project 'Coaster'
Replies: 10
Views: 42207

Re: New Project 'Coaster'

The interior is also pretty rough.
by efkirton
Tue Jul 22, 2014 5:22 am
Forum: Frances 26 Owners
Topic: New Project 'Coaster'
Replies: 10
Views: 42207

New Project 'Coaster'

Coaster just landed in my backyard, a 1977 Morris in need of a serious 'cosmetic' rehabilitation.

Eric
by efkirton
Tue Mar 18, 2014 7:35 pm
Forum: Frances 26 Marketplace
Topic: Wanted Frances Project boat
Replies: 11
Views: 39147

Re: Wanted Frances Project boat

Dennis,
Do I recall correctly that this boat is a cabin model ?
Eric
by efkirton
Fri Mar 07, 2014 12:04 pm
Forum: Frances 26 Marketplace
Topic: Wanted Frances Project boat
Replies: 11
Views: 39147

Re: Wanted Frances Project boat

Mark,
Thank you, I'll pursue it next week

Eric
by efkirton
Tue Mar 04, 2014 1:23 pm
Forum: Frances 26 Marketplace
Topic: Wanted Frances Project boat
Replies: 11
Views: 39147

Re: Wanted Frances Project boat

Mark, I am in the Boston area , I think that it is unlikely that I would be satisfied with a trunk cabin, however,you mentioned one located in CT, on the hard for a number of years with no activity by the owner. That has me curious.

Eric
by efkirton
Mon Mar 03, 2014 1:48 pm
Forum: Frances 26 Marketplace
Topic: Wanted Frances Project boat
Replies: 11
Views: 39147

Re: Wanted Frances Project boat

Mark,
Thanks for your reply, By project boat I mean needing lots of work and priced accordingly, Structurally sound. 'I cant afford Stormy' and am looking for a good project and eventual good boat. I neglected to include in my initial post I am interested in a flush deck.

Eric
by efkirton
Sun Mar 02, 2014 8:27 am
Forum: Frances 26 Marketplace
Topic: Wanted Frances Project boat
Replies: 11
Views: 39147

Wanted Frances Project boat

I am looking for a Project boat Frances 26 or Carol 24 preferably in the New England area. Advice and leads are appreciated.

Eric