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Recent articles, posts and marketplace activity on The Contessa Corner:For Sale: 1983 JJ Taylor Contessa 26
We are selling our 1983 JJTaylor #312. The boat was upgraded
in 2006 with new stays and shrouds( increased wire size),
Schaefer Roller Furling, an Aries windvane, new VHF radio,
JRC Radar, a new Jabsco head and a gimballed Origo alcohol stove.
The same year the cutlass bearing was replaced
Vixen has a Farymann diesel 7HP, Autohelm, Telescopic swimladder,
One SS Bruce anchor and one Danforth, Schaefer Roller Furling,
Mainsail, working jib, genua and spinnaker
Spinaker pole, Aquasignal trilight,
Signet windindicator, registered 406Mhz Epirb ,
Plexiglass companionboards
Spare tiller. Steel cradle
Boat located in Bayfield Ontario, For more info or pictures call
Peter at: 519-471-9360. Price $18,900
For Sale: 1982 Contessa 26 #299
Excellent Condition – photos available
Diesel well maintained with extensive maintenance records for the boat.
Good suite of sails including main, working jib, and genoa.
Sound hull, deck, bulkheads, autopilot, chainplates, solar panel, etc. new VHF radio, new Head, new diesel tank, new compass, new Garmin Radar, new Garmin Radar-Connected GPS
Boat located in Prince Edward County, (Lake Ontario) Ontario Canada.
Would prefer Ontario buyer, but will consider inquiries from abroad. Buyer responsible for transport, and customs if exporting from Canada. Dry storage available for a fee until transport has been arranged.
$15,500.
Ontario registered axle trailer available : included in price!
SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY.
Interested parties should plan on visiting the boat ASAP.
Phone: 613-741-8990
For Sale: 1975 Contessa 26
Running 6.6 Petter Diesel well maintained with extensive maintenance records
Good suite of sails including main, working jib, storm jib, trysail, and genoa.
Autohelm 3000. New Jabsco head, new batteries, new companionway board custom made.
Sound hull, deck, bulkheads, chainplates, etc. Very solid steel cradle.
Boat located in Meaford Ontario Canada.
Would prefer Ontario buyer, but will consider inquiries from abroad. Buyer responsible for transport, and customs if exporting from Canada. Dry storage available for a fee until transport has been arranged.
$7500. Ontario registered Tandem axle trailer available extra.
SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY. Interested parties should plan on visiting the boat ASAP.
Phone: 705-868-8405
SOLD: 1985 Contessa 26, Sail #331 (including trailer), Dunkirk, NY
Second Owner and she has sailed on Lake Erie her whole life.
10hp Bukh diesel, with new motor mounts.
All new lines, sheets with new Clutches
New main sail, storm sail, working sail (85) and genoa 135 plus the original 110 genoa in good condition.
New traveler
New Cape Horn windvane
New Raymarine radio
Mast rewired with new tri-light on top
Sleeps 4 very nice interior upholstry
New lower stanchions,
New gaskets around the hatches
New companionway made of teak
New bumpers
There are a number of photos in the photo gallery under Cavendysh plus conversations about my boat in a number of threads
SOLD: 1974 Contessa 26 #244 $6300.00
SOLD: 1974 Contessa 26 # 244: $6,300.00 (including outboard and trailer).
Built by Jeremy Rogers Yachts in Lymington, England!
Beautiful woodwork and well-maintained.
See pictures at http://picasaweb.google.com/djyoung75/Contessa26ForSale630000#
New Nissan Marine long shaft outboard in 2007
Mainsail, two jibs, one spinnaker ? roller furler jib
New dark green paint and gold stripes in 2007
Depth sounder, mast and deck running lights all working
Compass, misc. safety equipment and older life jackets, two anchors, etc.
Solar panel for charging batteries
Sleeps 4 or 5 ? very nice interior upholstry
Fresh bottom paint and Sikkens ?varnish? 2009.
Boat was trailered in 2007 from Kansas to Ohio. Price includes trailer.
Boat is stored indoors, but currently is in the water in Sandusky, Ohio (Lake Erie).
Move to central Texas necessitates sale of boat.
Call DJ at 419.357.5893 to find out more!
SOLD: 1983 Contessa 26 #305
Beta 13 (kubota) 2005 (low hours)
solar panel 2005
epoxy bottom paint 2005
survey fall 2008
autopilot 2005 with remote control
simrad depth instrument 2005
teak floor 2008
re-wired 2008
dc panel 2008
battery 2006
roller furling 2005
anchor/chain/rode 2005
pram dinghy built 2006
bbq Dickinson 2005
macerator pump 2005
galley foot pump 2005
hella fans 2 2005
sony cd player 2007
invertor 2005
upholstery and foam for settee seats 2005
xantrex battery monitor – link 10 2005
force 10 kerosene heater
Contessa 26, JJ Taylor. Overhauled for Bahamas trip in 2005. Recent survey in fall 2008.
Must sell. Owner has taken job in the Carribean.
Boat is on the hard in Whitby, Ontario.
$18,000 OBO
contact: ianandjody@gmail.com
1970s Contessa 26 for sale
Pisces is a JJ Taylor made vessel constructed in the early 70s. I purchased the boat in Kingston, Ontario in the fall of 1998 and believe I’m the 5th owner of the vessel. Growing family and work obligations are leaving me less time to take advantage of this splendid cruiser. She is a wonderful boat for anyone looking to improve their seamanship, cruise the Great Lakes, or even take her further. I have set up a website describing her features, a list of projects that I’ve identified, the conditions of purchase, and information on best days to view the boat at http://www.co26.info.
Serious inquires only please.
SOLD: 1974 CONTESSA, BUFFALO NY
The classic Contessa 26 available for new, loving owner at a great price. We purchased a larger boat and are cruising.Red hull, teak rudder and inboard Westerbeke 7hp 2-stroke with manual. Main sail, working jib and 150 genoa. In good condition.
The first pleasant and serious buyer with US $3900 can own a world-class sailboat. Call Gary: 716.818.0307 or email: gary (att) eckisrealty (dott) com
For Sale: 1985 Contessa 26, Sail #332
A newer JJ Taylor Contessa 26 in great condition, ready to sail. 10hp Bukh diesel, with new 11.5 gallon diesel tank, (2005). New interior cushions, (foam & upholstery), in 2005. Original main and 110 genny in good condition, 140 genoa in excellent conditon. She’s been lovingly maintained with any issues dealt with as they arose: New tiller 1999, new Morse single lever engine control 1999, new jabsco head 1999, new 22# delta and 200’ chain/nylon rode 1999, most thru hulls and ball valves replaced 1999, rudder removed & 3rd, (lowest), pintle rebuilt 2000, new stuffing box 2000, all stanchions rebedded 2000, new VHF 2000, new Garmin GPS on swing out bracket in companionway 2000, 2 new Group 27 batteries 2004, new racor primary filter 2004, new ST80 Tridata 2005, cutless bearing replaced 2006.
Located in Annapolis, MD. More details on request, please contact Steve McCrea at 410-693-3572 or steve (at) ed-hamilton (dot) com. $$17,000 OBO
For Sale: Contessa 26 1972
Contessa 26 1972 For sale traditional design and lay out-built by JJ Taylor in Toronto.
No time to sail her bought an other vessel vessel. She needs a new caring owner.
Original gas engine serial number ooEV14799 With a copy of owners manual, engine bed has to be replace and upholstery worn. Complete rig 4 sails plus 1spinaker (newer used), WHF, Depth, Compass, 2 anchors with chain, BBQ force 10, ectr, With a coat of bottom paint can go sailing. Selling for $9500 and would help to sail her to home port or would help to arrange land transport.
More images are available of the vessel and sails. Images are available please contact at gboating@gmail.com.