"Saso" is a late Jeremy Rogers Contessa 26 built in Lymington in 1977. She's been beautifully maintained and represents an excellent example of this iconic and beautiful design. She has been in our hands for 10 years and we sell with great regret. Recent replacements and improvements include: Re-epoxy hull gelcoat 2018 Topsides repainted 2020 New Lewmar Fore hatch 2022 New Standing Rigging 2023 New Jib sheets and main halyard 2023 New Batteries 2025 Saso has overwintered ashore for the past 10 years and has been sailed extensively on the south coast. Completed RTIR... read more

Reluctantly selling JR Contessa 26 Skirmish (built 1973). Sail number 272. ‘A’ layout with galley and chart table in centre of cabin. 4 berths. Comprehensive inventory and brand new Yanmar 1GM10 with new stainless shaft installed April 2024. Decks, cabin top and cockpit treated with pale cream Epifanes July 2024. Ideal for cruising, day sailing and club racing. Furling Genoa (150%), roller reefing main, Garmin GPS, depth sounder, VHF radio. Well equipped with lots of extras.... read more

1973 Contessa 26 “Maramour” – Classic Pocket Cruiser with Offshore Pedigree Maramour is a 1973 Contessa 26, hull #291, built by Jeremy Rogers and cherished for her timeless design and capable offshore performance. This compact cruiser is easy to handle, making her ideal for single-handed sailing, coastal passages, or first-time boat ownership. Currently based at Wicor Marine, Portsmouth Harbour, she’s in good sailing condition, with her mooring potentially transferable (subject to fees). Powered by a Yanmar 1GM10 diesel engine (recently serviced) and equipped with... read more

Believed to be an early 1966 model. Extensive work to hull which includes fairing and epoxy treatment. Cockpit floor raised for self draining and new windows and surrounds fitted. Engine had a fairly major overhaul a few years ago with new engine bearers glassed into the hull. Wired for 240v and 12v electrics but lighting and instruments need installing. Mast and shrouds appear in good order but needs new wiring for nav. instruments. There are an assortment of main and head sails in varying conditions. This is still a "work in progress" project that needs completing but a lot of it ... 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

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" has been based in Fowey since 1990 and we have her full history since then. We purchased her in 2021 as we were re-fitting our wooden folkboat which she closely resembles. She was originally powered by a Vire petrol engine , but this was replaced by a Yanmar 1GM10 diesel in 2005. The cockpit is self draining, au... read more

Marketing Description Here we have a 1973 Contessa 26 that has been well cared for by the current owner. Benefitting from recent maintenance completed such as antifouling, engine and seacocks service. She has a Beta 10 engine that replaced the old engine in 2009 and has been well cared for and serviced by the owner annually. The main and genoa were new in 2013 and in the last year, an extensive interior renovation has been carried out to a high standard by the local boatyard. This is a ready-to-go package for the discerning buyer. Get in touch to book your viewing. Mec... read more

Remarks : 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 Simrad Chart plotter. A berth at Gillingham Marina, Kent is also available. Please call our Kent – Chatham Office+44 (0)1634 571605 for further information or to arrange a viewing. ... read more