Contessa 26 for sale in Kent
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 Doug Peterson 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 situated between the forward cabin and the main saloon. It includes a marine sea toilet [new] to starboard with storage behind. Opposite the heads compartment to port is a hanging storage locker.
The main saloon features settees on both port and starboard sides. Behind the backrests, you'll find shelves and lockers for additional storage, with more space available beneath the seating.
The keys bits done in my ownership:
1. Replacement engine + prop shaft + propeller [new bronze 3-blade] + new fuel tank + pipes + valves
2. Replacement standing rigging
3. Most of the running rigging replaced
4. New headsail
5. New sailcover, canopy + frame + seals for hatches
6. New fixed VHF + new fusebox for all electricals + nav lights + masthead tricolour
7. New anemometer [not installed yet]
8. New guardrails
9. New heads/toilet and new pipework + sea cocks
10. New bunks + mattresses
11. New mattresses [forepeak ones need to be shaped]
12. New rudder bolts
13. Campingaz
14. Engine serviced each year
etc.
Coming out of the water for the season soon - so grab an opportunity to make it yours for the new season!
All sensible offers considered. Comes with a yard cradle.
Vessel type: | Sailing Yacht |
Builder: | Contessa |
Make: | Contessa |
Model: | 26 |
Constructed: | 1973 |
Sail number: | 274 |
HIN: | 178 |
Registration: | SSR |
Registry: | UK |
Berths: | 4 |
No. of engines: | 1 |
Engine model: | Yanmar 1GM10 |
Engine power: | 9 |
Engine hours: | 50 |
Fuel type: | Diesel |
Drive type: | Shaft drive |
Length over all: | 26' |
Hull material: | Glass Fibre |
Hull type: | Displacement - long keel |
Hull colour: | White |
Keel type: | Other |
Displacement: | 3 metric tons |
Fuel capacity: | 25 Litres |
Water capacity: | 50 Litres |
Note: Indicated location is approximate general area only.