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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

Contessa 26

Classic lines
£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  316111
  • LOA  ·  7.77m
  • Year  ·  1972
  • Construction  ·  GRP
  • Underwater profile  ·  Long keel
  • Berths  ·  4
  • Engine  ·  1 x Diesel 9hp, Yanmar 1GM10 ()
  • Lying  ·  Essex
Boatshed Essex
Boatshed Essex
Jayne Markham
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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
Contessa 26
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Extra Details

Designer David Sadler
Builder Jeremy Rogers
Lying Essex
Fuel capacity 25.0 ltr Total - 1 Tanks

Mechanical

Engine 1 x Diesel 9hp
Engine make and model Yanmar 1GM10 ()
Engine Hours Not Recorded
Engine Cooled Direct
Steering Tiller
Drive Shaft
Fuel consumption (approx) Not Recorded
Cruising speed (approx) 4 knots
Max speed (approx) 5 knots

Engine serviced (May 2022)
Engine fitted in approx 2003
Battery isolator required

Dimensions

LOA 7.77m
LWL 6.10m
Beam 2.29m
Draft Min 1.22m
Draft Max 1.22m
Displacement 2,449kg
Storage On mooring

Rig

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

Sails

Mainsail - Slab (2019) 2 Reefs
Headsail - Furling ()

Mainsail appears in good condition

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 2 batteries charged by: engine

Construction

Construction GRP
Underwater profile Long keel
Finish Gelcoat finish

Accommodation

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

Chemical toilet (Need-a-loo)

2 burner gas cooker/stove

Additional Information

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Grill
Carpet
Manual water system
Non-Smokers

Chemical toilet (Need-a-loo)

2 burner gas cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Sail cover
Sprayhood
Cockpit cover
Warps
Fenders
Boathook
Swim Ladder
Instrument Covers

2 halyard winches
2 sheet winches
2 anchors
(CQR )
30.00m of chain
Outboard bracket

Nav Equipment

Compass
Speed
Log
VHF
VHF DSC radio
GPS
Chart plotter
Stereo
Clock
Navigation lights
Echo sounder

Standard Horizon GPS CP180 Chartplotter (no charts)
Standard Horizon GX1500E VHF (DSC) radio (aerial not connected)
Clipper Wind, Depth, Log and GPS

Safety Equipment

Life buoys

2 bilge pumps (1 manual / 1 Electric)

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Broker's Comments

We are pleased to be presenting a true classic small cruising yacht, with a fully justified reputation for seaworthiness. Designed by Jeremy Rogers along the lines of the Folk Boat, but with improved accommodation. These boats have successfully completed circumnavigations and have also won major races.

This is an opportunity to buy a sought-after boat, with an active owners association, it is a popular, fast, cruising yacht.

With a little updating this is an ideal opportunity to own a classic cruiser.

If you would like any further information, or to request a personal viewing, please do contact our office and we would be pleased to help.

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

Owners FAQ's

How long have you owned the boat for?

1.5 years

Why are you selling her?

Change in circumstances

Where have you sailed her?

East coast and rivers

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