1963 Contessa 26
LOA
7.80m (25.6ft)
Beam
2.29m (7.5ft)
Displacement
2,268kg (5,000lbs)
Year
1963–1980
Manufacturer
Jeremy Rogers
Full Specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length Overall (LOA) | 7.80 m | 25.6 ft |
| Length Waterline (LWL) | 5.79 m | 19.0 ft |
| Beam | 2.29 m | 7.5 ft |
| Draft | 1.22 m | 4.0 ft |
| Mast Height | 10.50 m | 34.4 ft |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 2,268 kg | 5,000 lbs |
| Ballast | 1,043 kg | 2,299 lbs |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 26.0 m² | 280 ft² |
| Rig / Boat Type | Sloop | |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | |
| Keel Type | Full | |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 7 HP | |
| Fuel Capacity | 23 L | 6.1 gal |
| Water Capacity | 45 L | 11.9 gal |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 4 | |
| Cabins | 1 | |
| Design | ||
| Designer | David Sadler | |
| Country of Origin | UK | |
Performance Ratios
SA/D Ratio
15.31
Moderate — adequate for cruising
Ballast Ratio
46.0%
Heavy ballast — very stiff and stable
Capsize Screening Ratio
0.70 Offshore Capable
Excellent — suitable for offshore passages
Lower is better. Values below 2.0 are considered suitable for offshore sailing.
Comfort Ratio
28.3
Moderate — acceptable for coastal cruising
About the 1963 Contessa 26
The Contessa 26 is widely regarded as one of the finest small offshore yachts ever built. Her narrow beam and heavy displacement make her a capable and seaworthy bluewater pocket cruiser.