Contessa 26
Legendary sailing qualities!
- Boat REF# · 347043
- LOA · 7.77m
- Year · 1972
- Construction · GRP
- Underwater profile · Long keel
- Berths · 4
- Engine · 1 x Diesel 10hp, Yanmar 1GM10 (2016)
- Lying · Eastbourne
Extra Details
| Designer | David Sadler |
|---|---|
| Builder | Jeremy Rogers |
| Lying | Eastbourne |
| Fuel capacity | 40.0 ltr (8.8 G) Total - 1 Tanks |
| Last survey | 25/01/2024 |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x Diesel 10hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Yanmar 1GM10 (2016) |
| Engine Hours |
engine1= 200 |
| Engine Cooled | Direct |
| Steering | Tiller |
| Drive | Shaft |
| Prop(s) | 2 blade fixed |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | 1.0 ltr (0.2 G) /hour At Cruising Speed |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 5 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 6.5 knots |
Engine hours estimated. New gauge fitted 2025
Spare tiller
Battery monitor
Dimensions
| LOA | 7.77m |
|---|---|
| LWL | 6.10m |
| Beam | 2.29m |
| Draft Min | 1.22m |
| Draft Max | 1.22m |
| Displacement | 2,449kg (5,400.9lbs) |
| Headroom | 1.40m |
| Storage | On marina |
Rig
Sloop rigged Z-Spar Aluminium spars (2000) with stainless steel standing rigging ()
Sails
| Mainsail | - Slab () |
|---|---|
| Headsail | - Furling () |
| Other sails | No. 2 () |
| Storm jib () | |
| Spare mainsail () | |
| Spinnaker () |
| Spinnaker gear |
|---|
Spinnaker pole
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 240 shore power voltage, 3 batteries charged by: engine, shore power
Construction
| Construction | GRP |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Long keel |
| Finish | Gelcoat finish |
2 front berth cushions
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 4 |
|---|---|
| No. of single berths | 4 |
| Cabin(s) | 1 |
| Heads | 1 heads (Manual) |
Camping cooker included
1 burner gas cooker/stove
Accommodation
| Cooker/stove | |
|---|---|
| Curtains | |
| Non-Smokers |
Camping cooker included
1 burner gas cooker/stove
Deck Gear
| Sail cover | |
|---|---|
| Sprayhood | |
| Spray dodgers | |
| Warps | |
| Fenders | |
| Instrument Covers | |
| Cockpit Enclosure |
2 halyard winches
2 sheet winches
2 anchors
(CQR, kedge)
30.00m of chain
dinghy (2010)
(Inflatable)
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| Speed | |
| Log | |
| Wind | |
| VHF DSC radio | |
| GPS | |
| Chart plotter | |
| Autopilot | |
| Navtex | |
| Clock | |
| Barometer | |
| Navigation lights | |
| AIS Receiver | |
| Echo sounder | |
| Radar Reflector |
NASA AIS radar - installation to be completed
NASA Weatherman - installation to be completed
NASA Navtex receiver and ariel - to be installed
Installed log not working
Walker trailing log
Binoculars
Hand bearing compass
Safety Equipment
| Liferaft | |
|---|---|
| Life jackets | |
| Safety harnesses | |
| EPIRB 406MHz |
2 bilge pumps (1 manual / 1 Electric)
2 fire extinguishers
Broker's Comments
The Contessa 26 is a renowned design for performance and seaworthiness.
This example is largely original but has been updated with a delightful Yanmar 1GM10 engine (2016) with a couple of hundred hours on it, plus an AIS transponder and receiver (2024).
There is a comprehensive set of sails including a spinnaker and a storm jib.
The spray hood, cockpit cover, divans, dodgers, cockpit seat slats and roller furler, are currently removed by the owner as part of the winterisation process.
There is a recent survey that can be made available.
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?
2 years
Why are you selling her?
No time to use it
Where have you sailed her?
South Coast including racing