Contessa 26 (1972) for sale in Portishead, United Kingdom

Summary

Discover an exemplar of sailing heritage with this beautifully maintained Contessa 26 for sale, located in Portishead, United Kingdom. Built in 1972, and having undergone in-depth refit by Jeremy Rogers in 2010/2011, this classic boat preserves its elegance and functionality. It features a reliable 2017 Yanmar 1GM10 engine that has clocked approximately 50 hours ensuring smooth and dependable excursions on the sea. The sloop rig boat is also equipped with an array of sails, ranging from mains to spinnakers, while the navigational aids such as Depth sounder, Log-Speedometer and Wind Speed instruments enhance safety and proficiency on board. The boat underwent full osmosis treatment in 2010 extending its longevity, whilst its teak cockpit grating and new sprayhood (2019) add a touch of luxury. Finally, its cosy accommodation offers an oven, a two-burner gas hob and grill along with a newly varnished cabin and new saloon cushions (2010). Take the helm of this timeless vessel that combines rich sailing heritage with modern updates.

General information
Make/model
Contessa 26
Category
Used sail boat for sale
Price
Name of boat
TANIS
Year
1972
Length overall
7.77 metres
Length waterline
6.10 metres
Beam
2.13 metres
Draft
1.22 metres
Displacement
2,272 kg
Keel
Full Keel
Location
Portishead, United Kingdom

About this Contessa 26

English

uilt in 1972, Tanis was refitted by Jeremy Rogers in 2010/2011 and re-engined by Bucklers Hard Boat Builders in 2017. Her Yanmar 1GM10 has done approximately 50 hours. In Tip top condition she has been loved and maintained to a high standard. With a recent survey available , she has had recent additions which add to the value of a classic boat of this nature

Mechanical

MECHANICAL
2017 Yanmar 1GM10 (Engine 1) 2017
Engine Type: Inboard
Fuel Type: Diesel
Hours: Approx 50 since replacement
Power: 9 hp
Prop: 3 blade Bronze
New Yanmar 1GM10 fitted by Bucklers Hard Boat Builders in 2017.

ELECTRICAL
12v
2 x 12v batteries replaced 2017.
6 gang Fuse box
Interior lights
Running lights

Rig

RIG
Sloop Rig
Aluminium Mast, Boom & Spinaker pole
New standing rigging fitted 2009 (Jeremy Rogers).

SAILS
New main and genoa halyards 2011
Banks sails – Main (slab reefing), Genoa, Jib, Storm Jib, Spinnaker & pole.
2 Speed Lewmar Genoa and Halyard winches.

Equipment

NAVIGATION & ELECTRONICS
Depthsounder
Log-Speedometer
Wind Speed and Direction Stowe depth & wind instruments fitted on mast.
Autopilot: Tiller Pilot
Autohelm ST1000+,
Compass
VHF: Icom IC330 with DSC ( 2021 )

EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT
Covers:
New Sprayhood in 2019.
Dodgers
Sail cover
Teak Cockpit: Teak cockpit grating
Cockpit Cushions
Swimming Ladder
Lewmar Deck Hatch
Stainless pulpit and Pushpit
Assorted Fenders and Mooring lines

SAFETY
manual Bilge Pump

NEW ADDITIONS & MAINTENANCE
Minor survey items addressed
Antifoul
New 9" Raymarine Chart plotter
New Wallus 1300 heater
Serviced seacocks
Service kit for engine available
only 50hrs from new
New cutlass bearing
New hull anode
Electrics and earthing checked
New Lewmar anchor
3 jibs spinnaker and main
Previous owner spent 40k over the years with the manufacturers on maintenance

Accommodation

GALLEY
Oven: Plastimo Coral Stainless Two burner gas hob and Grill
Water Spout

HEADS
Jabsco Manual flush Sea Toilet
Heads (wc) replaced 2008.

SALOON
New saloon cushions fitted & cabin varnished 2010 (Jeremy Rogers)
Extendable Chart Table
Chart Drawer
Book shelf
Dryhanger space

Construction

CONTESSA 26
Year : 1972
"TANIS"

CONSTRUCTION
Rogers, CO 280, 1972, British Registered.
O.N. 378933
R.T. 3 83/100
Hull & Deck: GRP/Fibreglass
Length Overall: 7 m 77 cm
Length At Waterline: 6 m 10 cm
Beam: 2 m 13 cm
Minimum Draft: 1 m 22 cm
Max Draft: 1 m 22 cm
Weights
Ballast: 2750 lb
Displacement: 5000 lb
Speed
Cruising Speed: 5 kn at rpm
Hull Speed: 6 kn at rpm
Accommodation
Single Berths: 4
Cabins: 2
Heads: 1
Other
Flag of Registry: United Kingdom
Builder: Jeremy Rogers
Steering: Tiller
Keel: Long Cruising
Full osmosis treatment 2010 (Jeremy Rogers)
New teak cabin floor 2010 (Jeremy Rogers)
Repaired main beam under mast 2010 (Jeremy Rogers)
New windows fitted 2010 (Jeremy Rogers)
New forehatch fitted 2010 (Jeremy Rogers)
New capping rails fitted 2008.
New stainless steel fuel tank fitted 2010.
New rudder fitted 2009 (Jeremy Rogers).
New gas piping fitted 2009 (Jeremy Rogers).
Awlgrip 2-pack ‘Aristo’ topsides painted in 2000.
Stern draining gas bottle installation
Teak Cockpit: Teak cockpit grating

For a full, detailed specification with additional photographs and direct contact details for the listing office visit our website

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

Unless otherwise stated on the specification sheet the following presumptions are made
Sail drive and shaft seals are more than 5 years of age
Fuel and gas hoses and regulators are over 5 years old
Standing rigging and sails are more than 10 years old

NOTE - Please ring our offices prior to visiting, as the boat may be unavailable for viewing or located at a different marina.

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Propulsion
Engine
1 x Yanmar 1GM10
Engine hours
50
Fuel
Diesel

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

Broker/Dealer Information

boatpoint at Portishead Marina

Portishead Marina. Newfoundland Way Portishead,
Portishead
Avon
BS20 7DF
United Kingdom
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