The Contessa 34 OOD (Off shore One Design) was designed to sail as an ocean racer, but as a one design it was also built with comfort in mind down below a genuine cruiser with racer performance when you want it. They were also the first production boat to be built with a resin injection moulding process - see further details in the construction section above. This particular boat has a non standard keel with a shallower draft of 1.49m compared to the standard draft of 1.93m. The yacht is well equipped it had a new engine in 2004 that has only completed 350 hours. The instrumentation is exten... read more

Contessa 26, 4 berth GRP sailing cruiser ,built by Jeremy Rogers 1972,long keel,1GM10 Yanmar 9hp inboard diesel with 3 blade prop(all 2002) Tennamast boat cradle 2010. 6 sails Sprayhood and cockpit cover,spray dodgers and mainsail cover Jabsco toilet.... read more

The Contessa 32 is a well-proven and enduring design, considered to be the benchmark yacht at their time and now enjoying true classic yacht status. Although popular for one-design and club racing, they are easy to handle and fun to sail, with many being used for short-handed long-distance cruising. 'Scintilla II' is a very good example has been fitted with a modern engine and electric windlass, but is otherwise unusually original and unmodified, offering a great opportunity for a Contessa enthusiast! She is only for sale after 35 years of love and careful maintenance in her current ownership ... read more

Yacht Chameleon is a good quality 1980 OOD 34. Designed by Doug Peterson and built by Jeremy Rogers of Contessa she is in very good condition. A perfect yacht for a young family or for use as a competitive cruiser/racer. We have owned Chameleon since 2004. She is a beautiful yacht, easily managed and sailed. Our family of four have sailed in Northern Ireland and the West Coast of Scotland in Chameleon for the past 15 years. She is a lovely comfortable cruising yacht; she is quick and very responsive and could still be a competitive racing yacht if sailed under handicap. Since we purcha... read more

The contessa 33 are well proven and a great design of that generation of yacht. A product of Rob Humphries. There are numerous articles about this design, highlighting their versatility, whether, cruising, racing or short-handed sailing. Sadly the owner is retiring from sailing, which is why he is offering her for sale. She has all the essentials and just requires a bit more TLC to have her looking at her best again, which is why she has been priced accordingly. These boat details are subject to contract. Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered. Register with Boatshed to ... read more

Contessa 26 kept at local sailing club stood ashore for the Winter. Last survey was carried out in 2017 which concluded that she was in good condition but needed some TLC and cosmetics. 2019, the engine has been overhauled and new engine mounts were fitted. Every Contessa 26 carries it's own solid, dependable provenance. This example was built in 1968. Modifications have been carried out to make her a useful day sailer : a new stack pack main sail. Head sail furling system. The water system has been removed. the toilet uninstalled. ( It is included in the sale). All berths cushions... read more

The Contessa 32 is a well proven and enduring design and these elegant cruising yachts are easy to handle and fun to sail. Their sea keeping qualities are legendary and they are just as happy being used as coastal cruisers as they are crossing oceans. This good example has been well looked after and continually upgraded and viewing is recommended. This vessel was last surveyed before purchase by present owner in 2004. The owner has replaced the engine; standing rigging; upholstery, sails coppercoated and added Awlgip paint finished the hull in an attractive and enduring dark blue. PRI... read more