1981 Contessa by J.J. Taylor Contessa 26

One of the sweetest ocean-going pocket cruisers ever built, there are just over 300 of these sailing the waters of the US. The Contessa 26 has clean traditional lines and a modern, high-aspect ratio sail plan, making her a contender for single-handed ocean racing. Rebuilt Yanmar diesel in September 2010. New varnish November 2010! New running rigging June 2011! If you are serious about a compact cruising yacht, you must see this Contessa. Two Prior Surveys (1998 and 2000) are available. Please review the detailed specifications for full run-down of features.

The Contessa 26 has an efficient off-shore capable layout, with a V-berth forward and pilot berths aft. An enclosed head has a 20 Gal holding tank. An alcohol stove, galley sink and icebox will handle a week in the islands or a crossing to Hawaii.

• Forward Vee-Berth
• Port and Stbd Quarter Berths
• Sit Down Chart Table
• Fabric Cushions Replaced 1999
• Ice Box Built under Chart Table
• 2 Opening Ports
• Dorade Vent
• Enclosed Marine Head with 20Gal Holding Tank (all hoses new 2000)
• Galley Sink with Manual Fresh Water Pump
• 2 Burner Origo Alcohol Stove
• 12VDC Light Fixtures
• 1 Interior Kerosene Lamp
• Added Campanionway Canvas to protect Teak

Yanmar 1GM10 10HP diesel engine was rebuilt in September 2010, and has 219 hours on it to date. Propeller is a 12X9 R and there is a Tempo Marine Fuel Tank.

• 110VAC Distribution Panel
• West Marine Charging System
• Sea Gel Batteries
• Masthead Anchor Light
• Rile 1000GPH Bilge Pump W/ Super Switch
• Blue Seal Waterproof DC Electric Panel
• 50' Shorepower Cord

• Horizon Eclipse Plus VHF
• Furuno 1622 Radar
• Fathometer
• Bulkhead Mounted Compass
• Windex Masthead wind Indicator
• Knotmeter
• Autohelm 800 Autopilot
• Blaupunkt AM/FM/CD
• Clock
• Tiller Steering
• Garmin 172C (Built into bulkhead in cockpit)

• Delta Fast Set 14# Anchor W/40' Chain and 250' Line
• Fortress FX-11 with 40' Chain and 250' Line
• Bow Pulpit, Double Rail
• Stern Rail, Double Rail
• Double Lifelines
• Simpson Lawrence Manual Windlass
• Bow and Stern Rollers
• Deck Access for Head Pump-out
• Full Boat Cover
• Boat Hook

• New Running Rigging as of June 2011!
• Schaeffer Roller Furling
• Ullman Main with 2 Reef Points
• Ullman working Jib with UV Cover
• EZ Jack System
• Internal Halyards
• Running Rigging Led Aft
• Six Winches (Two Self Tailing)
• Three Winch Handles
• Storm Trysail (unused in bag)
• Storm Jib (unused in bag)
• 130% Genoa (extra sail)
• 140% Genoa with UV Cover (2003)
• Mainsail Cover
• Tiller Steering
• LP Painted Aluminum Spars
• Boom Vang
• Winch Covers
• Brass Hanging Kerosene Anchor Lantern
• Local Charts
• Cruising Guide to Area

Upon viewing this vessel, you will immediately realize the constant maintenance and upgrades she has undergone throughout her lifetime. Truly a turn-key boat ready to set off on an adventure, she is loaded with extras.

• Two PFD's, One Throwable Cushion
• Two B-1 Fire Extinguishers
• Fog Horn
• Flare Kit
• All Fabric and Canvas in A-1 Condition
• Bottom Cleaned monthly (good condition)
• Whale Manual Bilge Pump (Cockpit)
• Dock Lines with Snubbers
• Fenders
• Cockpit Cushions
• Freshly Varnished Teak
• Aqua Signal Combo Deck and Steaming Light