Contessa 26
- 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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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.