Contessa 26 1985 - $9,500 (Spruce Head)

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boat type: sailboat

propulsion type: sail

engine hours (total): 120

length overall (LOA): 26

make / manufacturer: JJ Taylor

model name / number: Contessa

year manufactured: 1985

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The Contessa 26 can take you around the world....literally. In spite of its size, the Contessa has a pedigree of multiple ocean crossings and circumnavigations including the solo voyage of Tania Aebi in 1985. Check out her book "Maiden Voyage".
This particular Contessa, Gladys (Welsh Princess) has more than a few features to make her even more appealing. I'll list some of them.
4 year old Yamaha 9.9 hp 4 stroke motor
There are engine mounts and evidence of there having been an inboard engine at some time
Airhead composting toilet
Main sail, genoa, working jib and storm jib (hank on)
3 reefing points on the main
All sheets and halyards come aft to the cockpit
Main sail cover
All deck hardware re-bedded 4 years ago
2 burner gimballed Origo alcohol stove
sink
ice box
ventilation fans
Tiny Tot wood stove
running lights, anchor light and steaming light all LED
solar charger
2 USB charging ports
1 12 volt charging port
Horizon VHF radio
Garmin 176C GPS
Danforth type anchor and rode
bow roller
2 extra tillers (one is extra long)
2 fenders
2 gas tanks (3 gallons each)
Dyneema life lines
man over board buoy
Mostly Harken hardware
Barlow and Lewmar winches with handles
Pintles and gudgeons in good condition
Seacocks in good condition

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posted: 2025-10-14 18:10

updated: 2026-01-08 17:02

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Contessa 26 1985 - boats - by owner - marine sale - craigslist

The Contessa 26 can take you around the world....literally. In spite of its size, the Contessa has a pedigree of multiple ocean crossings and circumnavigations including the solo voyage of Tania...