Marketing Description PRICED TO SELL - MOTIVATED VENDORS Introducing RUMLINE, a fine example of the timeless elegance that is the Contessa 32!  A design that continues to captivate sailing enthusiasts with its impeccable design and enduring performance. This meticulously maintained vessel combines the charm of vintage craftsmanship with the reliability of a proven blue-water cruiser, making it the ideal choice for those who appreciate both beauty and functionality.  Renowned for its exceptional seaworthiness and graceful lines, the Contessa 32 has earned a place in the hearts of many sail... read more

Contessa 26 for sale in Upnor, Kent. Grab a Christmas bargain! This Contessa 26 offers four-berths in two cabins. Featuring a traditional long keel with a keel hung rudder with tiller steering with a masthead Bermudan sloop rig. Designed by David Sadler & Rogers and built by Jeremy Rogers, this Contessa 26 is fitted with Depth Gauge, Speed, Log, Steering compass and VHF. The Contessa 26 provides accommodation for four people across two cabins. The forward cabin features a double V-berth with an infill and under-berth storage. Moving aft, you'll find the heads compartment situ... read more

Unique opportunity to acquire a classic British racing cruiser . Contessa 39 Sloop for sale in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. Built in 1979. Hull Nr. 04/15 Originally commissioned by Owen Aisher (President, Royal Yachting Association 1970 –1975). Only 15 manufactured. Seller open to reasonable offers. Highlights: Volvo D255 with sail drive. Ray Marine Navigation system. Windlass and switches serviced and replaced. Gear box refurbished 2024. New clutch pack MS 25S 2024. Hull re epoxied 2022. Specification Basic Information Make: Contessa Model: 39 Year... read more

Classic Yacht Brokerage comments on this Contessa 26 The Contessa 26 is a popular, sturdy, and well-regarded small sailboat known for its seaworthiness and ability to handle diverse conditions. While its narrow hull provides a comfortable ride and good windward performance. The boat is well-suited for both coastal cruising and extended voyages, including single-handing, and has earned a reputation for being a capable and reliable vessel. Designed by David Sadler and Jeremy Rogers in 1965/66 as a GRP Folkboat type, the first Contessa 26 was launched in 1966. The first few boats pro... read more

Design and reputation The now iconic Contessa 32 needs little introduction. This legendary cruiser/racer was first built in 1971 and is well known for it’s seaworthy design, elegant lines and outstanding offshore performance. With over 700 hulls supplied, the Contessa 32 has been one of the most successful British built sailing yachts of the modern era. Build quality Gina is a stunning example, in as new condition, moulded in red and delivered to her owner in 2023, she is without doubt the finest example on the market. She is traditionally slab reefed with all lines led back to... read more

An excellent 1976 example of this classic David Sadler/Jeremy Rogers yacht. Currently lying at Grimsby, she has been extensively upgraded by the current owner over the last 12 years including new epoxy gel coat. The proven pedigree of this design as a seaworthy and reliable yacht makes her suitable for both new sailors and seasoned veterans alike. This vessel has been extensively cruised on the east coast and North Sea Crossings to Holland and is well set up for single handed or short handed sailing. Reasonable offers welcome. Documentation: Part 3 registration Extensive documentation, pl... read more

This tough little long keeled 26 footer is very stable, easy to keep on course and very reassuring when conditions get challenging. Similar boats have trans atlantic pedigree( 1972 OSTAR ) and in 1985 18 year old Tania Aebi circum navigated the globe ! "Countess Isabella" had been based in Fowey since 1990 . We purchased her in 2021 as we needed a boat to keep sailing whilst we repaired our wooden folkboat, which she closely resembles. There is a full history record . She was originally powered by a Vire petrol engine , but this was replaced by a Yanmar 1GM10 diesel in 2005. The c... read more

Whilst the limelight may fall on her stablemates the Contessa 26 and Contessa 32, the Contessa 28 has many positive attributes of it's own. From the pen of Doug Peterson, the author of many successful Contessa designs, the 28 is a great sailing yacht with the added advantage of feeling significantly larger internally than the 26 but with only 2 feet of actual extra length. This extra comfort sets them apart and makes life with one that bit more comfortable for a family while retaining the ability to be easily sailed singlehanded. Less well known the 28's are also less numerous but still with o... read more

This is a smart looking Contessa 32. She is white hulled with a classy blue stripe. She has benefitted from a replacement engine in 2010. She also had osmosis treatment 2015. Plus she has radar, self steering and wind generator and a lot of sails! These boat details are subject to contract. Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered. Register with Boatshed to see 80 extra photos of this Contessa 32 . This Contessa 32 has been personally photographed and viewed by Samantha Cassell of Boatshed Portsmouth.... read more