Contessa 26
Classic lines
- Boat REF# · 316111
- Length · 25'6"
- Year · 1972
- Construction · GRP
- Underwater profile · Long Keel
- Sleeping berths · 4
- Engine · 1 x diesel 9hp, Yanmar 1GM10 ()
- Lying · Essex
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Extra Details
| Designer | David Sadler |
|---|---|
| Builder | Jeremy Rogers |
| Lying | Essex |
| Fuel capacity | 5.5 USG 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
| Length | 25'6" |
|---|---|
| LWL | 20'0" |
| Beam | 7'6" |
| Draft Min | 4'0" |
| Draft Max | 4'0" |
| Displacement | 5,400.9lbs |
| Storage | On mooring |
Rig
Sloop rigged Aluminium spars () with Stainless Steel standing rigging ()
Sails
| Reefing 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 propane Stove
Accommodation
| Stove | |
|---|---|
| Broiler | |
| Carpet | |
| Manual water system | |
| Non-Smokers |
Chemical toilet (Need-a-loo)
2 burner propane Stove
Deck Gear
| Sail cover | |
|---|---|
| Sprayhood | |
| Cockpit cover | |
| Rode | |
| Fenders | |
| Boathook | |
| Swim Ladder | |
| Instrument Covers |
2 halyard winches
2 sheet winches
2 anchors
(CQR )
98'5" of chain
Outboard bracket
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| Speed | |
| Log | |
| VHF | |
| VHF DSC radio | |
| GPS | |
| Chart plotter | |
| Stereo | |
| Clock | |
| Navigation lights | |
| Depth 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)
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