Mera (#34) in Norway

Hello Larry! We do indeed have hull number 34, which was completed in December 1973. She has an hydraulic roller main and foresail, as well as new electric genoa winches, which makes it easily possible to sail her single-handed, even in the narrow Norwegian coastal passages. We are in the process of restoring the boat to her original state, so far mainly with our own labor, and have completed all the jobs which "don't show". Mera is therefore in good technical condition, and looks particularly well-kept in the bilges and under the waterline. We have also put a lot of hours into maintaining the teak deck. Many of the big investments, such as new engine, generator, heater, etc. had been done just before we bought the boat. Although the boat was relatively well-equipped at that time, we have since installed a good deal of new equipment, e.g. new autopilot, new rigging wires, weatherfax, chartplotter, etc. We still have some minor interior teak work, as well as re-painting the hull, cabin/cockpit and mast/boom (which we are planning to have done next winter). Attached is a photo of the boat as she lays on her summer mooring, in a lagoon on the southern Norwegian coast. Sincerely, Espen and Robin Overland Ronningvegen 71N-3925 Porsgrunn, Norway E-mail: espeoeve@online.no P.S. We have not been able to find original replacement parts such as Dorades vents, or parts for the round teak-rimmed ceiling lamps or the chrome "ashtray" bulkhead lamps. If you might happen to know a source for used Swan parts, or could pass along our message to someone who might know a source, we would greatly appreciate it! http://www.geocities.com/larryhillman/Hull34.html