The Contessa 26 is a renowned design for performance and seaworthiness. She lies in Soverign Harbour, Eastbourne. This example is largely original but has been updated with a Yanmar 1GM10 engine (circa 2016) with a couple of hundred hours on it, plus VHF with AIS and receiver (2024), instruments and navigation equipment. There is a comprehensive set of sails including a spinnaker and a storm jib. The vessel comes with an extensive inventory of safety equipment, rigging, and mooring lines. Also a small inflatable dinghy. There is a recent survey that can be made available. These boa... read more

Gorgeous Classic Contessa 26 well looked after by an experienced owner. In great condition. Sails beautifully, easy to handle single handed. Recent new standing rigging. Yanmar engine has had recent rebuild. A golden opportunity to buy one of these very sought after sailing cruisers. She has an official Vat exempt certificate. 2018 Survey Report. TEL: JOHN 07715421199 PRICE: £7750 If you have a boat to sell we can help with friendly professional advice.... read more

"Galadriel", a very well equipped example of this classic Contessa 26 cruiser, built in Lymington in 1972. Sails: new Mainsail and new furling Genoa by Crusader sails in 2020. She also has a gennaker and pole. Inventory includes: Garmin Map GPS/Plotter 751, Garmin speed and depth, Plastimo compass and ICOM DSC VHF, new Sea toilet 2020, new cooker 2019, fenders, lines and warps, wind vein steering, power auto helm and much more. Powered by a 9HP Yanmar 1GM10 diesel engine. Sleeping four in the saloon and forepeak. She has separate heads and a galley equipped with a two-burner gas... 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

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... read more

Gorgeous Classic Contessa 26 well looked after by an experienced owner. In great condition. Sails beautifully, easy to handle single handed. Recent new standing rigging. Yanmar engine has had recent rebuild. A golden opportunity to buy one of these very sought after sailing cruisers. She has an official Vat exempt certificate. 2018 Survey Report. TEL: JOHN 07715421199 PRICE: £7750 If you have a boat to sell wecan help with friendly professional advice.... 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