Make: Contessa
Model: 26
Length: 25 ft 6 in
Price: GBP 10,495
Year: 1973
Condition: Used
Location: Birdham, Chichester, West
Sussex, United Kingdom
Hull Material: Fibreglass (GRP)
Draft: 4 ft
Fuel Type: Diesel
LOA: 25 ft 6 in
LWL: 20 ft
Beam: 7 ft 6 in
Max Draft: 4 ft
Cabin Headroom: 5 ft 8 in
Number of single berths: 4
Number of Heads: 1
Engine Make: Petter Engine Year: 1973
• Depthsounder • Log-Speedometer
• Compass • VHF
• Battened Mainsail • Spinnaker
• Furling Genoa
• Tiller • Spinnaker Pole
• Manual Bilge Pump
• Spray Hood • Mainsail Cover
26
Description
A clean and well presented example of this popular classic boat. She has been well cared for by the current owner, and has recently replaced sails that have had very little use.
She can currently be seen afloat, appointments by calling 01243 513020
History
Based on the Folkboat, the Contessa 26 made her first appearance on the water at the end of April 1966, and within two years the demand for this very pretty little g.r.p. Cruiser-racer was such that the boatshed had to expand to double its original size.
Production continued at the original Gosport Street site and later in the Waterloo Road factory. In 1973 a set of moulds was sold to Canada, where JJ Taylors built very many Contessa 26s, including the one that teenager, Tania Aebi, sailed single-handedly around the world in the mid 1980s.
In 1977 the Rogers yard ceased building 26s, and the moulds were sold to another Lymington company, Maclan Marine, where a few more were produced. By this date over 300 Contessa 26s had been built at the Rogers yard. Meanwhile production of the Contessa 32 and many larger designs went from strength to strength.
Features
Electronics
Sails
Rigging
Inside Equipment
Covers
Disclaimer
In this case we are acting as Brokers only. The Vendor is not selling in the course of a business. Whilst every care has been taken in their preparation, the correctness of these particulars is not guaranteed. The particulars are intended only as a guide and they do not constitute a term of any contract. A prospective buyer is strongly advised to check the particulars and where appropriate at his own expense to employ a qualified Marine Surveyor
to carry out a survey and/or to have an engine trial conducted which if conducted by us shall not imply any liability for such engine on our part
