Contessa 26 for sale in Upnor, Kent. Grab a Christmas bargain! This Contessa 26 offers four-berths in two cabins. Featuring a traditional long keel with a keel hung rudder with tiller steering with a masthead Bermudan sloop rig. Designed by David Sadler & Rogers and built by Jeremy Rogers, this Contessa 26 is fitted with Depth Gauge, Speed, Log, Steering compass and VHF. The Contessa 26 provides accommodation for four people across two cabins. The forward cabin features a double V-berth with an infill and under-berth storage. Moving aft, you'll find the heads compartment situ... read more

This tough little long keeled 26 footer is very stable, easy to keep on course and very reassuring when conditions get challenging. Similar boats have trans atlantic pedigree( 1972 OSTAR ) and in 1985 18 year old Tania Aebi circum navigated the globe ! "Countess Isabella" had been based in Fowey since 1990 . We purchased her in 2021 as we needed a boat to keep sailing whilst we repaired our wooden folkboat, which she closely resembles. There is a full history record . She was originally powered by a Vire petrol engine , but this was replaced by a Yanmar 1GM10 diesel in 2005. The c... read more

Contessa Juliet,1972. A Mark 1,GRP masthead sloop. She has been under cover for the Winter. The hull is in good condition, no blistering and fair. Cooper coated anti-fouling applied in 2022 and is in excellent condition. Her sails are crisp and in good order returned from the valetters, she has two sets of old sails, in serviceable condition, suitable for cruising. A four wheeled twin axle road trailer. She has two new batteries and the engine will be serviced before she is relaunched in early June....She has been rewired, her teak work has re oiled Standard layout accommodation, berth cush... read more

Classic Yacht Brokerage comments on this Contessa 26 The Contessa 26 is a popular, sturdy, and well-regarded small sailboat known for its seaworthiness and ability to handle diverse conditions. While its narrow hull provides a comfortable ride and good windward performance. The boat is well-suited for both coastal cruising and extended voyages, including single-handing, and has earned a reputation for being a capable and reliable vessel. Designed by David Sadler and Jeremy Rogers in 1965/66 as a GRP Folkboat type, the first Contessa 26 was launched in 1966. The first few boats pro... read more