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
- Boat REF# · 205721
- Length · 25'6"
- Year · 1973
- Construction · GRP
- Underwater profile · Long Keel
- Sleeping berths · 4
- Engine · 1 x diesel 9hp, Yanmar 1 GM ()
- Lying · Suffolk
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Extra Details
| Designer | David Sadler |
|---|---|
| Builder | Jeremy Rodgers |
| Lying | Suffolk |
| Fuel capacity | 44.0 ltr (9.7 USG) Total - 1 Tanks |
| Water capacity | 50.0 ltr (11.0 USG) Total - 1 Tanks |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x diesel 9hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Yanmar 1 GM () |
| Engine Hours | Not Recorded |
| Engine Cooled | Direct |
| Steering | tiller |
| Drive | shaft |
| Prop(s) | 3 Blade |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | 1.5 ltr (0.3 USG) /hour At Cruising Speed |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 5 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 6 knots |
The engine was reconditioned in 2002
Dimensions
| Length | 25'6" |
|---|---|
| LWL | 20'0" |
| Beam | 7'6" |
| Draft Min | 4'0" |
| Draft Max | 4'0" |
| Displacement | 2,449kg (5,400.0lbs) |
| Storage | On mooring |
Rig
Sloop rigged Proctor Aluminium spars (1973) with Stainless Steel standing rigging (2007)
Sails
| Reefing mainsail | Luca S - Slab () Stack Pack, Lazy Jacks, 2 Reefs |
|---|---|
| Headsail | Luca S - Furling () |
| Other sails | Cruising Chute () |
| Spinnaker () | |
| Storm Jib () | |
| Jib () | |
| Large Genoa () | |
| Main () |
| Spinnaker gear |
|---|
Sails look in good condition
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 2 batteries charged by: engine
Construction
| Construction | GRP |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Long Keel |
| Finish | Paint finish |
The Hull and Rudder have been sandblasted below the waterline 2013 and gel shield 2000 applied 2013.
The hull has been professionally painted 2015.
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 4 |
|---|---|
| No. of single berths | 4 |
| Cabin(s) | 1 |
| Heads | 1 heads (Sea Toilet) |
2 burner propane Stove
Accommodation
| Stove | |
|---|---|
| Broiler | |
| Oven | |
| Sink | |
| Cooler | |
| Drapes | |
| Manual water system | |
| Non-Smokers |
2 burner propane Stove
Deck Gear
| Sail cover | |
|---|---|
| Sprayhood | |
| Rode | |
| Fenders | |
| Boathook | |
| Instrument Covers |
1 halyard winches
2 sheet winches
Manual Simpson Lawrence windlass
1 anchors
(CQR)
131'3" of chain
131'3" of rode
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| Speed | |
| Log | |
| VHF DSC radio | |
| GPS | |
| Chart plotter | |
| Autopilot | |
| Navigation lights | |
| Depth sounder |
GPS Garmin touch screen 7500 new 2013
Safety Equipment
1 bilge pumps (1 manual / 0 electric)
Boat has been used on the inland waterways and conformed to the BSS which expired in 2013 and should still meet the standard but would need checking.
Broker's Comments
Where the particulars herein give details of a boat, whether new or used, they are intended to give a fair description of the vessel but are not guaranteed as accurate or complete. They shall not form part of any offer or contract for the sale of the vessel. The prospective purchaser is recommended to independently check the particulars and the vessel. The vendor is not selling in the course of a business unless otherwise stated. Personal property is excluded from the sale of the vessel unless specifically included in the listing specification above or in a purchase contract. Personal property may be equipment or gear not permanently attached to the vessel including but not limited to: artwork, entertainment equipment, fishing equipment, TV receivers, recreational equipment, kayaks, tools, and personal appliances. Photos that may incidentally depict owners' personal property do not convey that such items are included in the sale of the vessel unless such items are specifically listed herein. At all times, where the particulars herein give details of a new boat and/or a new boat to be supplied/built by a builder/manufacturer, or a boat to be chartered, via our introduction, we do not guarantee or assume responsibility for the accuracy or reliability of any information offered by third-party companies in respect thereof including without limitation new boat builders/manufacturers, charter companies and/or companies/businesses which are ‘Friends of Boatshed’. We shall not be responsible for, or party to, any transactions, contracts or agreements between you and such third-party providers of products or services and it is incumbent upon you to verify such details direct with such entities and contract with them at your sole discretion and on terms that you agree.