The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Contessa 26

£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  227421
  • LOA  ·  7.77m
  • Year  ·  1972
  • Construction  ·  GRP
  • Underwater profile  ·  Long keel
  • Berths  ·  4
  • Engine  ·  1 x Diesel 9hp, 1GM10 Yanmar (1990)
  • Lying  ·  Medway
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The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Extra Details

Designer Jeremy Rogers
Builder Jeremy Rogers
Lying Medway
Water capacity 50.0 ltr (11.0 G) Total - 1 Tanks
Last survey 01/09/2015

Mechanical

Engine 1 x Diesel 9hp
Engine make and model 1GM10 Yanmar (1990)
Engine Hours Not Recorded
Engine Cooled Direct
Steering Tiller
Drive Shaft
Fuel consumption (approx) Not Recorded

Dimensions

LOA 7.77m
LWL 6.10m
Beam 2.29m
Draft Min 1.22m
Draft Max 1.22m
Displacement 2,449kg (5,400.9lbs)
Storage Ashore

Rig

Sloop rigged Proctor Aluminium spars (1972) with stainless steel standing rigging ()

Sails

Mainsail Hyde & Jeckells - Roller boom ()
Headsail Hyde & Jeckells - Furling ()

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 2 batteries charged by:

Construction

Construction GRP
Underwater profile Long keel
Finish Gelcoat finish

The Contessa 26 is another yacht which is part of British yachting history. Over 350 were built up until production finished in the UK in 1977/8. As a David Sadler design these are of course very pretty looking yachts and its testimony to the design and build for there to be so many still afloat today.

Accommodation

Total # of berths 4
No. of double berths 1
No. of single berths 2
Cabin(s) 2
Handbasin 1
Heads 1 heads (Manual)

Still very much sought-after, the classic baby Contessa is renowned for her sea-keeping qualities. Maybe not so big inside, she nonetheless finds room for four full-size berths, a workable galley and heads in the fore-cabin. She is simply-equipped but has the basics.

2 burner spirit cooker/stove

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Sink
Curtains
Manual water system

Still very much sought-after, the classic baby Contessa is renowned for her sea-keeping qualities. Maybe not so big inside, she nonetheless finds room for four full-size berths, a workable galley and heads in the fore-cabin. She is simply-equipped but has the basics.

2 burner spirit cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Sail cover
Spray dodgers
Cockpit cover
Warps
Fenders
Boathook
Instrument Covers

1 halyard winches
2 sheet winches
1 anchors
(Plough)
50.00m of chain

Nav Equipment

Compass
Speed
Log
Wind
VHF
VHF DSC radio
Barometer
Navigation lights
Echo sounder

Safety Equipment

Life buoys

1 bilge pumps (1 manual / 0 Electric)

Broker's Comments

These boat details are subject to contract.
The Contessa 26 is a true classic from the mid sixties, born of a collaboration between Jeremy Rogers and David Sadler. It is a GRP development of the wooden Nordic Folk Boat. Folk boats and their derivatives are unequaled in their ability to cross oceans for a craft of such diminutive proportions. Safe, sea-kindly yet easily handled they make a fine first yacht for coastal cruising and more. This example has been recently subject to a major renovation and now in good order lying ashore in the Medway. A very good 2015 survey is available. The hull has been professionally resprayed as well as a new exhaust system, fuel lines, water tank & new upholstery, the brightwork also looks fantastic as you will see from the photos. a great boat at a very good price.
Viewing recommended!
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.

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