1981 Contessa by JJ 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 June 2015! New running rigging June 2011! If you are serious about a compact cruising yacht, you must see this Contessa. Two Solar panels and controller added 2013.  Self Steering added 2013 Please review the detailed specifications for full run-down of features.

Ballast: 2350 Lead
Displacement: 5400

Total Power: 10
Max Speed: ~5.5kts

429 Hours on rebuild

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
• 2 Marland 50W  SolarPanels
• 2 Pro-Star 15 Controllers

• Horizon Eclipse Plus VHF
• Furuno 1622 Radar on Gimbal Arm
• Fathometer
• Bulkhead Mounted Compass
• Windex Masthead wind Indicator
• Raymarine Speed/Depth/Log
• Autohelm 800 Autopilot
• Caphorn Self-Steering
• Blaupunkt AM/FM/CD
• Clock
• Tiller Steering
• Garmin GPS Map 640 on Gimbal Arm

• 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 
• Storm Jib 
• 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

• Two PFD's, One Throwable Cushion
• Two B-1 Fire Extinguishers
• Fog Horn
• Flare Kit
• Bottom Cleaned monthly (good condition)
• Whale Manual Bilge Pump (Cockpit)
• Fenders
• Freshly Varnished Teak
• Aqua Signal Combo Deck and Steaming Light