1979 Contessa 28 - 8.5m sloop for sale. Price reduced as I need the mooring. I am selling my eminently seaworthy Doug Peterson designed Contessa from the Jeremy Rogers stable. She would suit a couple and is ideal for coastal exploring. I am a Poole based solo sailor and she is very easily handled single or short handed. The honest and only reason for sail is that I am looking for another slightly larger boat to accommodate my small family. If you know the Contessa name, then you will no doubt be aware of their reputation as a very safe and solid boat with a good turn of speed and good performa... read more

Luz Del Mar’ is a well cared for Contessa 32, the David Sadler/Jeremy Rogers classic. In the same ownership since 1986 and largely original. She has the original and very reliable Sabb diesel engine. She has been in regular use until recently and now available for sale, afloat at Bosham Mostly very local sailing in the Solent in good conditions. Other than normal annual maintenance, ready to sail after payment. Use of the mooring is available until October. A sailing tender is also available, depending upon the final agreed price of the vessel. Engine serviced annually, winterised ... read more

The Contessa 32 came to fame in the ill fated Fastnet race in 1979, where it stood out for it's seaworthiness. As such it became a firm favorite for any intrepid sailor. Today the Contessa 32 remains a serious consideration for those looking for that same seaworthiness and rounded capability. 6 berths and a single heads gives ample accommodation for a family. "Cryptic" has been in her current ownership since 2024. She has benefited from regular update including a new Harken MKVI Ocean roller furling system, along with new standing rigging and new Dyneema backstay cascade in 2025. Di... read more

Tamara is a Doug Peterson designed Jeremy Rogers built Contessa 28. She has been in very regular use the last five years (but not this season). With a sloop rig, a large overlapping roller reefing genoa, a 1.5 meter fixed lead keel, she sails very well and is a fantastic size for the solent and trips further afield with standing headroom. She has a sledon removable bowsprit fitted and asymmetric spinnaker as well as a traditional spinnaker set up. We have sailed her down to Dartmouth a number of times and across to France and she has good turn of speed under sail. • Epoxy coated hull... read more

The Contessa 26 needs no introduction. Always described as a 'pretty boat' and often as the ultimate 'pocket cruiser', the Contessa 26 has proved herself to be a dependable, capable and sea-kindly vessel. Designed by David Sadler, they were first manufactured by Jeremy Rogers in 1966 and they went on to build approximately 350 Contessa 26's from 1966 to 1977. "Trinco" has been in her current (third) ownership for over 15 years and has been well maintained by her experienced owner over this time. She benefits from a 2004 Beta marine diesel engine, as well as new sprayhood, new winches and batte... read more

Contessa 28 (1980) Fin Keel Yacht. Volvo 19hp diesel engine (2002). Fully battened mainsail, furling genoa. Spinnaker pole. 5 berths. Standard Horizon GPS/ chartplotter. Garmin GPSMap 557. Vesper WatchMate XB-8000 AIS transponder with built in WiFi. Vesper AIS/VHF/FM antenna splitter. Tablet/ Ipad WiFi able. Standard Horizon Horizon Quest X DSC VHF. Raymarine speed/ depth/ log and wind instruments. Raymarine ST2000 tiller pilot. Raymarine S100 tiller pilot with wireless remote. Lying North Wales, UK. ENGINE: Volvo 19hp diesel engine (2002) with shaft drive to a three blade bronze propeller.... read more

1975 Contessa 32. Lots of recent upgrades and new equipment including relatively recent electronics, new mast and rigging in 2016 and upholstery replacement. Original gelcoat finish throughout so plenty of room for cosmetic upgrades but structurally sound. April 2026 Survey available to interested parties. Currently on a mooring at Dunstaffnage with option to remain there for season if required. See below for full details. Please note first 16 photos taken May 2026 while last four older photos added for context. Further info and pictures can be provided by email on request.... read more

COSANTES is a truly special example of the legendary Contessa 32 — built in 1972, launched in 1973 and remarkably still in her original ownership from new. Few Contessa 32s can claim such provenance, making her an increasingly rare find. Designed by David Sadler and built by Jeremy Rogers, the model earned an outstanding reputation for offshore capability and seaworthiness, becoming one of the most respected cruiser-racers of her generation. COSANTES has clearly been carefully maintained throughout her life and remains presented in good, tidy condition with maintenance fully up to date. ... read more

Owned for the last 23 years, this lovely Contessa 32 has been meticulously cared for. She looks so pretty and full of that traditional character renowned with these reputable yachts. She was re-enengined in 2000 and she comes with dinghy and outboard. She has a cockpit tent and full set of cockpit cushions. Engine serviced 2026. All paint work and varnish looks to be tickerty-boo! Additional inventory list provided by the owner: Man Overboard beacon Dan buoy, lifebelt light and drogue Throwing line Jack Stays Bolt croppers Autohelm tiller stick All reefing lines led back to cockpi... read more