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. New Yanmar diesel in 2002, new mainsail in 2000, new working jib in 2001. New varnish this week! 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.

Ballast: 2350 Lead
Displacement: 5400

Total Power: 10
Max Speed: ~5.5kts

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

A new Yanmar 1GM10 10HP diesel engine was fitted to this boat in February of 2002, and has 32 hours on it to date. Propeller is a 12X9 RH (New in March 2002). A new Tempo Marine Fuel Tank was installed in June of 2002.

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
• New Bottom Paint , March 2002
• Whale Manual Bilge Pump (Cockpit)
• Dock Lines with Snubbers
• Fenders
• Cockpit Cushions
• Freshly Varnished Teak
• Aqua Signal Combo Deck and Masthead Light

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.