Topic: Bought a new (old) contessa 26

Hello, I have just bought a contessa 26 in Montréal. There is no serial number or hull number to be found, but the owner and previous survey are sure it is a 1972 model. I have a list on this website with only 2 contessa manufacturred in 1972 (one liste in BC and the other one in Qc). Is it possible that only 2 models were constructed in 1972. Trying to retrace its history. Thanks. Daniel

Re: Bought a new (old) contessa 26

Did you check for the number on the outside of the upper right transom?

Re: Bought a new (old) contessa 26

Hey Gill.
Join the facebook group, share some photos.
The Lake Ontario Contessa Association has some spreadsheets about other boats that were built around that time, we may be able to narrow it down.

The identification plates were placed in various places.  On my 1983 JJ Taylor / CO26, the plates were located at the top of the transom on the starboard side (viewable from aft) and also on the bulwark of the transom on the port side (viewable from in the cockpit).

Both list a number that shows you when it was built and the hull number.