Contessa 26
- Boat REF# · 160052
- Length · 25'7"
- Year · 1972
- Construction · GRP
- Underwater profile · Long Keel
- Sleeping berths · 4
- Engine · 1 x diesel 9hp, Yanmar 1GM10 (1995)
- Lying · Gosport
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Extra Details
| Designer | David Sadler |
|---|---|
| Builder | Rogers |
| Lying | Gosport |
| Fuel capacity | 11.0 USG Total - 1 Tanks |
| Water capacity | 17.6 USG Total - 2 Tanks |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x diesel 9hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Yanmar 1GM10 (1995) |
| Engine Hours |
engine1= 1057 |
| Engine Cooled | Direct |
| Steering | tiller |
| Drive | shaft |
| Prop(s) | 2 blade fixed |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | 0.3 USG /hour At Cruising Speed |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 4.5 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 5.5 knots |
Dimensions
| Length | 25'7" |
|---|---|
| LWL | 20'0" |
| Beam | 7'3" |
| Draft Min | 3'11" |
| Draft Max | 3'11" |
| Headroom | 5'7" |
| Storage | On marina |
Rig
Sloop rigged Proctor Aluminium spars (1975) with Stainless Steel standing rigging (2008)
Sails
| Reefing mainsail | Arun - roller boom (2006) |
|---|---|
| Headsail | Arun - Furling () |
| Other sails | No 1 () |
| No 2 () | |
| Main () | |
| Storm jib () | |
| Spinnaker (1998) |
| Spinnaker gear |
|---|
Roller reefing boom is made of wood custom shaped to take up fullness of sail as it is progressively reefed
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 2 batteries charged by: engine, shore power
Construction
| Construction | GRP |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Long Keel |
| Finish | Paint finish |
Hull constructed in 1972. Fitted out by current owners and launched in 1976. Coach roof is of GRP Balsa sandwich construction, cockpit is wood.
Dimensions endorsed by the Contessa OA.
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 4 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 1 |
| No. of single berths | 2 |
| Cabin(s) | 2 |
2 burner propane Stove
Accommodation
| Stove | |
|---|---|
| Broiler | |
| Sink | |
| Drapes | |
| Manual water system | |
| Non-Smokers |
2 burner propane Stove
Deck Gear
| Sail cover | |
|---|---|
| Sprayhood | |
| Spray dodgers | |
| Cockpit cover | |
| Rode | |
| Fenders | |
| Boathook | |
| Instrument Covers |
2 halyard winches
4 sheet winches
3 anchors
(Ploughs: 25, 15 & 10lb)
98'5" of chain
Avon Redstart dinghy (2003)
(Inflatable)
2.3hp outboard, Honda 2.3, Short shaft (2009)
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| Speed | |
| Log | |
| VHF | |
| GPS | |
| Chart plotter | |
| Autopilot | |
| Clock | |
| Barometer | |
| Navigation lights | |
| Depth sounder | |
| Radar Reflector |
Safety Equipment
| Liferaft | |
|---|---|
| Life buoys | |
| Searchlight | |
| Horn | |
| Swim ladder |
1 bilge pumps (1 manual / 0 electric)
Date of last life raft service: 04-30-2010
Life raft is RFDC Sea-saver 4-man. Expired April 2013
Broker's Comments
I first discovered the Contessa 26 when reading Peter Hancock's "Sailing Out of Silence" trilogy, which recount his world circumnavigations in his Contessa 26, Kylie. It was clear that here was a very compact cruiser with a reputation for astonishing sea-worthiness. This particular vessel has an interesting history: the bare hull was bought from the builders in 1972 by the current owners and fitted out by them in its entirety, and in regular consultation with the designer and originating yard. She was launched in 1976. The result is that the interior has a wonderful wood feel, with bespoke drawers and cupboards. The cockpit too, is all wood, with beautifully varnished and solid timber hatch covers. For examples of the workmanship, look at the photos of the glasses cabinet, the two-tier tool chest drawer, and the thwart seat that slides out from under the chart table. The wooden roller-reefing boom is cunningly shaped to progressively take up the fullness in the sail as it reduces in area. Now the owners are each approaching twice the age of the boat, they have decided to give some other lucky person the opportunity to own this excellent pocket cruiser and benefit from the care and effort devoted to her construction and maintenance
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.