Contessa 28 (Sail no. 1550) Built by Jeremy Roger in 1978 and designed by Doug Peterson Aelea (then Green Arrow) was built for a Dutchmen by Jeremy Rogers. The crew for the delivery to Holland, another Dutchman became the second owner in 1987. Aelea as she was now called spent most of her life on the Southern Deltas and the inland seas. On retiring from sailing the second owner sold Aelea to a couple on the East Coast near Woodbridge. They has acquired a yacht that had a new engine in 1996, had been epoxied in the late ’90’s and had the upholstery renewed and had been looked ... read more

For sale is Contessa Julia, a 1973 build from Jeremy Rogers with a self draining cockpit. This would be our 7th season with her, but ‘unfortunately’ life with a toddler forces sale. Currently on the hard at Sparkes Marina, Chichester Harbour. She has been well suited to the coastal adventures and weekends away that we’ve asked of her, I’m sure she would take you as far as you seek. Julia was purchased by me in April 2018, out of Howth YC, Dublin. I sailed her down the Irish coast to Kilmore Quay and then over to Falmouth where she spent the first season around the... read more

Persephone is a rare opportunity to buy one of the ‘new’ Contesssa 32s. Since first launching in 2012 she has been lightly used by the owner and is a truly fine example of this iconic classic racer/cruiser. Persephone is a top spec boat with many extras including a comprehensive suite of sails for cruising and racing. She has been maintained by Jeremy Rogers Ltd and is in very good condition.... read more

Contessa 26 'Hot Chocolate' is a considerable way through her restoration which so far includes: New (0 hours)Beta 14 engine with all the associated fittings and new hoses throughout. New control panel and morse control New engine beds. New stern tube, shaft, stern gland. New Darglow Featherstream 3 bladed prop Engine hardware alone worth over £7000 Very dry hull faired and epoxy coated. Brand new windows and tannoy vents. New varnished tiller New Cockpit grating Reconditioned rudder with new wooden cheeks. Original Proctor mast and boom in fair condition. ... read more

Don t miss out on the Classic beauty! This well- loved 1980 Contessa 28 is ideal for family overnight trips as well as racing. Extremely well appointed, this seaworthy boat is surprisingly spacious and well laid out she sails like a dream. The engine, seacocks and gas system have all been recently serviced and antifouling replaced over the Gelshield epoxy coated bottom. The boat is sound throughout, and if you re looking for an active, exciting summer afloat, then this is the boat for you!! Mechanical ENGINE Yanmar 2GM20 Power: 13.4Kw 2 Cylinder Drive: Shaft Cruise Speed Ap... read more

So, if you are looking at this Contessa 33 the chances are that you are already aware of its seakeeping capabilities. The owners pointed out that one of the reasons they kept the boat for so long was its ability to lap up the waves and go with the wind feeling very secure and safe. Clearly the boat has been well looked after and there does not seem to be any sign of extreme wear and tear. She has a good array of nav gear. The life raft was new in 2019, and will need servicing. If you are looking to hit the sea running, I suspect that there is little to do to get out there. These ... read more

I circumnavigated the Uk solo last summer in this beautiful little yacht. She has everything you need. She stars in my YouTube video The Neil WilliamsGallery, and is now lying up the Medina river past Cowes on The Isle of Wight. She was in good condition when I bought her for my circumnavigation and I made the following upgrades in 2023 - AIS send and receive - replaced old round front hatch with new square hatch for light and to ensure watertight. -new self steering Raymarine St 2000+ -good Epirb fitted The engine is a Volvo Penta MD2010. I had its cooling system replaced in June 202... read more

SSR 165664 Year 1973 Hull No 83 Race winner at Cowes Week 2023 Sails - all in good condition – Roller reefing cruising Genoa – Racing 1& 2 Genoa – Storm sail – Spinnaker – 2 Mainsails Engine : Perkins Perama M20 engine Additional items • 4 man tender dinghy • Cockpit cruising table • Helmsman’s compass • Rear Swimming steps (permanently fitted) • Standard Horizon Radio with AIS & GPS receiver included • Handheld radio – Standard Horizon • Batteries system recently serviced • N... read more

An opportunity to buy a classic 1960s Contessa 26. She comes with the beautiful classic lines and heritage of the Contessa and just needs a new owner who wants to take on a restoration project. She has a good mast and boom and hull and deck are in good condition. She needs an engine and new windows (can be supplied). She does not have a trailer so would need to be moved by transporter, she is not ready to sail quite yet!... read more

The current owners have seen to it that this Contessa 26 has been professionally maintained since they acquired her in 2016. There is an extensive list of new items and work done, all carried out by professionally qualified people, including the refurbishment of the of the Beta 10 hp engine in 2018. If you are looking at this you are probably aware of the Contessa 26 pedigree; they have been sailed around the globe, well known for their turn of speed. With 350 built by Jeremy Rogers and a further 400 built by J.J. Taylor in Canada. As with all boats of this age it is important to stay o... read more