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# · 36172
- Length · 25'7"
- Year · 1970
- Construction · GRP
- Underwater profile · Long Keel
- Sleeping berths · 4
- Engine · 1 x diesel 12hp, Volvo MD7A ()
- Lying · Isle of Wight
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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
Extra Details
| Designer | David Sadler |
|---|---|
| Lying | Isle of Wight |
| Fuel capacity | 31.8 ltr (7.0 USG) Total - 1 Tanks |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x diesel 12hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Volvo MD7A () |
| Engine Hours | Not Recorded |
| Engine Cooled | Direct |
| Steering | tiller |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | Not Recorded |
Benefits from a new Diesel Engine and an Autohelm 1000 is also provided
Dimensions
| Length | 25'7" |
|---|---|
| Beam | 7'7" |
| Draft Max | 4'4" |
| Headroom | 5'0" |
| Storage | Ashore |
Rig
Sloop rigged Aluminium spars () with Stainless Steel standing rigging ()
Sails
| Reefing mainsail | McWilliams - Slab (1995) |
|---|---|
| Headsail | - Furling (1995) |
| Other sails | Spinnaker () |
| Spinnaker () |
| Spinnaker gear |
|---|
Extensive overhaul in 1995 including rigging and sails by the present owner
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 1 batteries charged by: engine
Construction
| Construction | GRP |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Long Keel |
| Finish | Paint finish |
Sandblasted and Epoxy coated in 1998 by the present owner.
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 4 |
|---|---|
| No. of single berths | 4 |
| Heads | 1 heads |
2 burner Stove
Accommodation
| Stove | |
|---|---|
| Broiler | |
| Manual water system |
2 burner Stove
Deck Gear
4 sheet winches
1 anchors
(CQR)
98'5" of chain
Avon 4 Man dinghy ()
(Inflatable)
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| Depth sounder |
Safety Equipment
2 bilge pumps (1 manual / 1 electric)
Broker's Comments
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.
An extremely good value for money craft waiting to be literally 'snapped' up, this little Contessa 26 will only require a small amount of cosmetic work, and for the price someone will have an excellent bargain.
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