Contessa 26 Recent Upgrades
Service history
- Boat REF# · 324251
- Length · 25'6"
- Year · 1973
- Construction · GRP
- Underwater profile · Long Keel
- Sleeping berths · 4
- Engine · 1 x diesel 9hp, Yanmar 1GM10 (2016)
- Lying · Essex
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Extra Details
| Designer | David Sadler |
|---|---|
| Builder | Jeremy Rogers |
| Lying | Essex |
| Fuel capacity | 10.1 USG Total - 1 Tanks |
| Last survey | 10/09/2014 |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x diesel 9hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Yanmar 1GM10 (2016) |
| Engine Hours | Not Recorded |
| Engine Cooled | Direct |
| Steering | tiller |
| Drive | shaft |
| Prop(s) | 2 bladed fixed |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | 0.2 USG /hour At Cruising Speed |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 4 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 5 knots |
The new engine was professionally installed, by French Marine, in 2016
The engine has been professionally serviced annually, in this current ownership.
The engine has been serviced in, April 2023
New batteries, in 2022 and stored off the boat every winter
New cutlass bearing, in 2020
New LED interior and Navigation lights fitted, in 2020
Dimensions
| Length | 25'6" |
|---|---|
| LWL | 20'0" |
| Beam | 7'6" |
| Draft Min | 4'0" |
| Draft Max | 4'0" |
| Displacement | 5,400.9lbs |
| Storage | Ashore |
Rig
Sloop rigged Z Spars Aluminium spars (2008) with Stainless Steel standing rigging (2014)
Sails
| Reefing mainsail | W Sails - Slab (2016) Lazy Jacks, 3 Reefs |
|---|---|
| Headsail | - Hank On () |
| Other sails | No 2 Genoa (2018) |
| No 3 Genoa () | |
| Mainsail () | |
| Spinnaker () |
| Spinnaker gear |
|---|
The No1 Genoa appears in good condition
The Spinnaker (Kemp Sails) has not been used, by this current owner
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 3 batteries charged by:
Construction
| Construction | GRP |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Long Keel |
| Finish | Gelcoat finish |
Previous epoxy coat to the hull
Anti fouled and anode replaced prior to launch, in 2023
Wintered ashore, each year, in this ownership
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 4 |
|---|---|
| No. of single berths | 4 |
| Heads | 1 heads (Manual) |
With a one ring Camping stove
12v fridge
Jabsco sea-toilet
Requires boards for forward berths, cushions stored at owners property
1 burner propane Stove
Accommodation
| Stove | |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator | |
| Carpet | |
| Drapes |
With a one ring Camping stove
12v fridge
Jabsco sea-toilet
Requires boards for forward berths, cushions stored at owners property
1 burner propane Stove
Deck Gear
| Sail cover | |
|---|---|
| Sprayhood | |
| Spray dodgers | |
| Rode | |
| Fenders | |
| Boathook | |
| Instrument Covers |
2 halyard winches
2 sheet winches
1 anchors
(CQR)
32'10" of chain
98'5" of rode
dinghy ()
(Hard Dinghy)
2 X new Harken 20 winches, in 2019
New Sprayhood (ADM), in 2023 with cockpit enclosure
Cockpit table
Laying-up ashore cradle included, if required
GRP dinghy with oars
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| Speed | |
| Log | |
| VHF DSC radio | |
| GPS | |
| Chart plotter | |
| Navigation lights | |
| Depth sounder | |
| Radar Reflector |
Tiller pilot
Navman 7200 VHF (DSC) radio
Handheld Garmin Montana chartplotter
Handheld Standard Horizon HX870, floating VHF
Wind indicator
Safety Equipment
| Liferaft | |
|---|---|
| Life jackets | |
| Life buoys | |
| Safety harnesses | |
| Swim ladder | |
| Emergency steering |
1 bilge pumps (1 manual / 0 electric)
New bilge pump installed, in 2019
2 x Lifejackets and harnesses
4 man liferaft, requires servicing
Webbing jackstays fitted
Broker's Comments
We are pleased to be presenting this 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.
When I visited the boat, I could see this boat appears to have been looked after in this current ownership.
With recent upgrades, as listed, including; a new spray hood and batteries, recent engine and sails and also with the current mooring until June 2024 this is an ideal opportunity to buy this popular sought-after classic cruiser with an active owners' association.
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?
9 years
Why are you selling her?
Change in circumstances
Where have you sailed her?
East and south coast