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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 J J Taylor

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£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  312677
  • Length  ·  25'6"
  • Year  ·  1975
  • Construction  ·  GRP
  • Underwater profile  ·  Long Keel
  • Engine  ·  1 x diesel 0hp, Yanmar (2017)
  • Lying  ·  Lymington
Boatshed Lymington
Boatshed Lymington
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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 J J Taylor
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Extra Details

Designer David Sadler
Builder Jeremy Rogers
Lying Lymington

Mechanical

Engine 1 x diesel 0hp
Engine make and model Yanmar (2017)
Engine Hours Not Recorded
Engine Cooled Indirect
Steering tiller
Drive shaft
Prop(s) Featherstream
Fuel consumption (approx) Not Recorded

Dimensions

Length 25'6"
LWL 20'0"
Beam 7'6"
Draft Min 4'0"
Draft Max 4'0"
Displacement 5,400.9lbs

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 1 batteries charged by: engine, solar panels

Construction

Construction GRP
Underwater profile Long Keel
Finish Gelcoat finish

Accommodation

No. of double berths 1
No. of single berths 2
Cabin(s) 1

0 burner propane Stove

Additional Information

Accommodation

Stove

0 burner propane Stove

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Broker's Comments

She is an amazingly well kept version of the venerable Contessa 26. This sure-footed little pocket cruiser was manifested in 1966 when Jeremy Rogers, with a background in traditional wooden boatbuilding, along with one of his Folkboat customers, David Sadler, designed the Contessa for long-distance racing. With a deep keel and a hull-mounted rudder, these Contessas proved to be very successful racers.

She is in extraordinarily great condition for a boat of this vintage. Clearly doted on and constantly improved by her current owners, she underwent a complete refit in 2015 by Casey Yacht Enterprises of Freeport, Maine. She received a new Yanmar 12hp diesel in 2017, and a long list of upgrades.

In addition, when she arrived here in the UK, she was fully detailed and ceramic coated above the waterline and topsides, by Detaglio Finishing in Cowes.

She has a new Featherstream prop and a brand new Volvo Seal on the prop, in place of a stern gland.

Further upgrades late 2017 and 2018.
All new electronics, pushpit and pulpit, perspex washboards , new loo, safety equipment , solar battery charger and solar cabin vent.

Also, the best setup backstay adjuster by Ocean Rigging, new deck cushions, ceramic coating, hull faired.

New unused sails from Sanders in 2021, main, furling jib, AP kite and light kite, cruising chute.

if you are looking for the best example of a venerable Contessa 26, look no further!

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?

4

Why are you selling her?

New Adventure

Where have you sailed her?

Solent

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