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 Sailing Cruiser

£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  204657
  • Length  ·  25'6"
  • Year  ·  1972
  • Construction  ·  GRP
  • Underwater profile  ·  Long Keel
  • Sleeping berths  ·  4
  • Engine  ·  1 x gas 2 stroke 12hp, RCA Dolphin (1972)
  • Lying  ·  Suffolk
Boatshed Suffolk
Boatshed Suffolk

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 David Sadler
Builder Jeremy Rodgers
Lying Suffolk
Fuel capacity 22.7 ltr Total - 1 Tanks
Water capacity 27.3 ltr Total - 1 Tanks

Mechanical

Engine 1 x gas 2 stroke 12hp
Engine make and model RCA Dolphin (1972)
Engine Hours Not Recorded
Engine Cooled Direct
Steering tiller
Drive shaft
Prop(s) 2 Blade
Fuel consumption (approx) 3.0 ltr /hour At Cruising Speed
Cruising speed (approx) 4 knots
Max speed (approx) 5 knots

Dimensions

Length 25'6"
LWL 20'0"
Beam 7'6"
Draft Min 4'0"
Draft Max 4'0"
Displacement 2,449kg
Headroom 16'5"
Storage Ashore

Rig

Sloop rigged Aluminium spars (1972) with Stainless Steel standing rigging ()

Sails

Reefing mainsail Suffolk Sails - roller boom (2012)
Headsail Dolphin - Hank On ()
Other sails Spinnaker (Hood Sails) ()
Storm Jib ()
Spinnaker gear

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 2 batteries charged by: engine

Construction

Construction GRP
Underwater profile Long Keel
Finish Paint finish

Accommodation

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

2 burner propane Stove

Accommodation

Stove
Broiler
Sink
Carpet
Drapes
Manual water system
Non-Smokers

2 burner propane Stove

Deck Gear

Sail cover
Cockpit cover
Rode
Fenders
Boathook
Swim Ladder

2 halyard winches
4 sheet winches
2 anchors
(CQR & Fishermans)
65'7" of chain

Nav Equipment

Compass
Wind
VHF
Clock
Barometer
Depth sounder

Safety Equipment

Life jackets
Life buoys
Safety harnesses
Swim ladder

2 bilge pumps (1 manual / 1 electric)

Broker's Comments

These boats are well proven and this one is no exception she is a little tired and needs some TLC but this has been reflected in the price and I am sure she will give the new owner an awful lot of pleasure.

These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.

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