Contessa 26 1973 Boats Review and Specs

Year: 1973  
Manufacturer: Harbour Boat Sales
Price: £10,495
(US$16,288)  

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A clean and well presented example of this popular classic boat.  She has been well cared for by the current owner, and has recently replaced sails that have had very little use.   She can currently be seen afloat, appointments by calling 01243 513020   History Based on the Folkboat, the Contessa 26 made her first appearance on the water at the end of April 1966, and within two years the demand for this very pretty little g.r.p. cruiser-racer was such that the boatshed had to expand to double its original size. Production continued at the original Gosport Street site and later in the Waterloo Road factory. In 1973 a set of moulds was sold to Canada, where JJ Taylors built very many Contessa 26s, including the one that teenager, Tania Aebi, sailed single-handedly around the world in the mid 1980s. In 1977 the Rogers yard ceased building 26s, and the moulds were sold to another Lymington company, Maclan Marine, where a few more were produced. By this date over 300 Contessa 26s had been built at the Rogers yard. Meanwhile production of the Contessa 32 and many larger designs went from strength to strength.

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Fuel  Hull Material  Beam  Max Draft  Engine Make  Engine Year  Length at Waterline  Length Overall  Cabin Headroom  Number of Heads  Number of Berths  Number of Engines

Diesel Fiberglass 7 ft 6 in 4 ft Petter 1973 20 ft 25 ft 6 in 5 ft 8 in 1 4 1

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Contact Information

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