Eight bronze opening ports. Sail area: 500 sq. Ballast: 2,400 lbs. As I was prepping a Contessa for an offshore delivery from Brunswick, GA to Maine I noticed the side decks are so narrow its a tight squeeze to get by between the dodger and lifelines. Minuses: Heavy and expensive. Ryan Langley is a 19-year-old adventurer, sailor, writer, and musician from Port Angeles, Washington. Transom/keel-hung rudder. More info:http://capegeorgecutters.com/_boat-designs/bristol-channel-cutter-28/. LOD: 271 LWL: 20 Beam: 86 Draft: 4 Displacement: 7,500 lbs. At the very least, if your pocket cruiser lacks headroom and is not already set up this way,you may want to retrofit your galley next to the companionway hatch so that you can stand up when preparing food with the hatch slid open. LOA: 27 LOD: 23 LWL: Beam: 89 Draft: 37 Displacement: 11,600 lbs. Voyaging around the World on the sailboat Atom. Sail area: 426 sq. Designed by the legendary California sailor and surfer George Olson, the Moore 24 was one of the first ultra-light displacement sailboats, or ULDBs, and launched a whole movement of fast, fun speedsters based loosely out of Santa Cruz. Ballast: 2,650 lbs. Sail Area: 296 sq. Designer David Sadler/Jeremy Rodgers. More info:https://sailboat.guide/seafarer/meridian-25. Deck mast step plate has screws that leak into core. Ballast: 1,750 lbs. The Rogers boat works built approximately 350 Contessa 26s from 1966 to 1977, after which the moulds were sold to Chris Carrington of Maclan Marine, Lymington, who produced a few more during 1977/8. Sail area: 250 sq. Adding amidships scuppers and backrests to the cockpit reduces this problem. More info:https://sailboatdata.com/sailboat/h-28-herreshoff. encapsulated lead. Pluses: Exquisite design details and quality Morris construction. Female circumnavigation [in a Contessa 26] Thread starter Poignard; Start date 11 Jan 2008; 11 Jan 2008 #1 Poignard Well-known member. Lack of interior fiberglass hull liners make modifications and repairs easier. 78 were built between 1984-88. Ballast:4,400 lbs lead. Pluses: 6 headroom. More info: http://www.cheoyleeassociation.com/offshore26.htm. LOA: 303 LOD: 303 LWL: Beam: 89 Draft: 43 Displacement: 9,000 lbs. LOA: 296 LWL: 23 Beam: 810 Draft: 311 Displacement: 7,300 lbs. A tilt-up outboard well built into the lazarette may be an option because of the ample overhanging transom.More info:https://bluewaterboats.org/pacific-seacraft-mariah-31. Laura Dekker, sailing under New Zealand flag, arrives at Sint Maarten on Jan. 21, 2012. In anything other than ideal conditions the Flicka is slow, particularly in light winds, which is to be expected from putting so much beam, freeboard and displacement into such a small length boat. So my advice is not to hunt for the cheapest boat on the market, but the best boat you can afford. ft. General Comments: Built in the UK by Caper & Nicholson as an updated version of the Nicholson 32 which would be on this list as well if not for its excessive 56 draft. LOD: 28 LWL: 24 Beam: 96 Draft: 4 Displacement: 12,000 lbs. Remember there are a lot of Contessa 26's out there and some may be in great condition.. Don't overpay for an old boat, they all break at some point. Why not list bigger boats? Minor core damage around fasteners can be repaired easily, but extensive rotten core as evidenced by a dull thud with a mallet or excessive flex and spongy feel when walking on the deck or deck flexing when you pull at the top of a stanchion, is a major repair. Ballast: 2,575 lbs. The 1983-90 production boats appear the best choice. Sail area: 370 sq. Mast can be raised and lowered in its tabernacle. ft. General Comments: Like her smaller sister the 26 Centaur, this Laurent Giles designed British boat is listed here among modified full-keelers mainly because its shallow draft and ability to stand upright on her twin keels may be priorities for some sailors. modified full keel with centerboard. Tania Aebi (born October 7, 1966) is an American sailor. Most have an outboard motor well in lazarette. A final word of advice to the novice sailor resist the temptation to undertake a major refit and extensive modifications on your new old boat right at the start. Ep 22, 1100Nm Solo Ocean Passage, Small Boat, Contessa 26, 2 - YouTube Joined 23 Jul 2005 Messages 49,213 Location London and Brittany. Deck-stepped mast beam may need reinforcing. BTW, FLICKA 20 is a 25 boat, wow. Down below, the boat has a V-berth forward and a small head and hanging locker aft of that. Sail area: 408 sq. Although apparently tiller steering was standard from the factory, most boats on the market today have wheel steering. Sometimes referred to as the Morris 29. Pluses: At least 510 headroom. Six or eight bronze opening ports. There can never be just one Small Cruisers List and this one doesnt claim to be any more valid than yours. Sail area: 485 sq. More info: Reviewed in John Vigors Twenty Small Sailboats to Take You Anywhere. LOD: 28 LWL: 25 Beam: 97 Draft: 44 Displacement: 13,500 lbs. The list, though incomplete, is aimed at helping those who have asked me for recommendations on buying a small boat for cruising and potential offshore voyaging. The current price range of vehicles is from $2,300 to $170,000 and B$200 to B$8,000. More info:http://www.alberg30.org/There are several A30 refit video tours on my YT channel, such as:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXdS0ufiu1Ihttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aIKJlfC7GAhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7FLbexHsq4&t=4shttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDRrJ_udl7Y. Circumnavigation in MacGregor 26 - Page 2 - Cruisers & Sailing Forums ft. ? Make an offer to purchase contingent on a satisfactory survey and then find a surveyor who will do a thorough inspection, not just the standard quick check required for an insurance company. [7], Richard Clifford with David Barrie as crew sailed Shamaal ll to 14th place out of 61 starters, after 25 days and 20 hours of racing. lead. More info: https://sailingmagazine.net/article-2125-pacific-seacraft-orion-27.html. Pluses:High quality design and construction typical of Pacific Seacraft. Ballast:4,000 lbs. ft. General Comments: Alberg design. This is a continuation of the ocean passage from the Azores to Canaries. General Comments: About 60 were built at a small yard in Hong Kong. Pluses:Classic exquisite design and high quality construction. Currently built at Cape George Marine. Sail area: 470 sq. Pluses: Beautiful lines and excellent heavy weather boat. LOD: 32 LWL: 276 Beam: 11 Draft: 5 Displacement:19,500 Ballast:7,000 lbs internal (lead/iron on early boats and all lead casting on later models). Sail Area: 250 sq ft. General Comments: In 1972 Bruce Bingham designed the Flicka to be one of the smallest offshore capable pocket cruisers. Ballast:3,750 lbs. Access to the inboard engine is tight. Large water and fuel tanks. General Comments: Some were built in wood. Pluses: Her long bowsprit and generous 403 sq. Some 200 were built in UK by Offshore Yachts. Minuses: Somewhat slow to windward. Minuses: Expensive. Outboard well and inboard engine options. Contessa 26 & 32 Sailboat . Check that mast support beam has proper support at base. It's one of the most popular designs of all time[3] and Loibner[4] says there are more than 4,000 still around. General Comments:Thomas Gilmerdesigned double-ended cutter with external rudder. More info:http://www.cheoyleeassociation.com/bermudas.htm. Once youve narrowed it down, try to arrange a test sail if youre serious about the boat. [1] Rigged as a masthead sloop, with a deep keel and a hull-mounted rudder, the Contessa 26 was launched in 1966 and early boats proved to be very successful racers, including long-distance events. For example, though my ideal boat is not a double-ender or canoe transom, because they leave less room for cockpit stowage, outboard motor, solar panels and windvane attachment, Ive included them here because of their exceptional qualities in other areas, their undeniable beauty, and because most sailors prefer inboard engines that allow them to motor longer distances and in higher wave conditions than the outboard can handle. Keel-stepped mast is strong but cannot be raised or lowered without a crane, which is a disadvantage if you intend to trailer her often. 5,000 lbs. General Comments: Alberg design. Early models available with optional tiller, although wheel steering is more common. Mark II version has bowsprit extended by one foot and a few other variations. Minuses: Expensive. Voyaging and cruising are about being at sea and at anchor. The design characteristics of the Contessa 26 comes from the Nordic Folkboat which was conceived by the Royal Gothenburg Sailing Club in 1939 as a new one design class for the masses which would provide more accommodation for the cruising family than the traditional Dragon Class. (centerboard version 34) Displacement: 8,400 lbs. More info:http://www.columbia-yachts.com/c-26.html. This is a continuation of the ocean passage from the. Contessa 26, sloop, burgundy hull. Dont confuse with Gary Mull design Ranger 28. Not to be confused with the fin keel spade rudder Cal 2-30. Some differences between cruising model, dinette model and the weekender that has shortened cabin and too large a cockpit for offshore. Ballast: 3,085 lbs. 169 built by Bristol Yachts, Rhode Island from 1966-71. The 8 HP inboard Yanmar is hard to access unless you remove the cockpit footwell floor which is difficult to seal. But an outboard bracket on a corner of the transom is a possibility. It depends on the sailor more than anything else. Ep 23, 1100Nm Solo Ocean Passage, Small Boat, Contessa 26, 2 Year Circumnavigation, PART 7 - YouTube Ep.23: Part 7 of the 1100Nm passage. See Atom Voyages for stories of a Triton cruising the world. Now if the Contessa 26 is the same as what was offered in Australia in the 1970's then I would prefer to be on that than a McGregor 26. General Comments: Over 3,400 of these boats were built in Sweden between the mid 1960s to 1979. LOD: 2810 LWL: 257 Beam: 109 Draft: 33 Displacement: 9,211 lbs. Rare, expensive and heavy. Above average construction features. From Argentina we will turn around and return by a different route, having circumnavigated once to the east and once to the west. Differences to Herreshoffs original design are a lifted sheer, longer cabin trunk with raised dog house with lowered keel to compensate for increased headroom, and increased length to 29.5 feet. Pluses: Nicely fitted out with teak and bronze hardware. Most of the boats on the list have fiberglass decks cored with balsa wood. More info:https://sites.google.com/site/bristolowners/bristol-models/bristol-29-30. As for the rig, Ive sailed sloops, yawls, ketches, schooners and junks, and they all have their attributes. Abby Sunderland attempted on her boat Wild Eyes through a planned easterly circumnavigation in 2010 but did not complete due to bad weather on the remote area northeast of Kerguelen Islands. lead. Ballast: reported as 1,900 lbs. LOD: 27 LWL: 214 Beam: 88 Draft: 32 with board up, 64 board down. You can either move up in boat size to gain more headroom, choose a small boat with an ungainly tall coach roof, or resign yourself to stoop. Pluses:Not burdened with excessive freeboard, beam or displacement for a 32-footer. A small galley and navigation table are positioned aft of the main bulkhead, and two sea berths complete the accommodations. General Comments: Henry Morschladt designed Cutter rig with bowsprit. Thanks for all this information. internal lead. First fiberglass boat to circumnavigate. Ballast: 3,019 lbs. Sail area: 321 sq.ft. The Contessa 26 is a 7.77 meter (25.6 ft) fiberglass monohull sailboat, brought about when Jeremy Rogers, with a background in traditional wooden boatbuilding along with one of his Folkboat customers, David Sadler, created a modified version of the same boat in glass reinforced plastic (GRP). Ballast: 3,900 lbs exterior lead. The Contessa 26 is a 7.77 meter fiberglass monohull sailboat, designed by Jeremy Rogers and David Sadler. Most of the boats built in the past 40 years do not have keel-hung rudders and many of them perform well and have proven to be safe at sea, particularly those with skeg-hung rudders, where the hull adds some strength and protection to the rudder. They usually have more beam and displacement that requires a bigger tow vehicle and extra-wide towing permits. [16], Canadian Stphane Tremblay, sailed singlehanded and engineless from Sandy Hook, New Jersey to Spain via the Azores and back against the trade wind, aboard his J.J. Taylor Contessa 26 Joshua III on 15 May 2008.[17]. General Comments: Lyle Hess design built by various yards over the years. ft. (28.2 sq. lead. 61 headroom in salon and less forward. 1 post Page 1 of 1. admin Site Admin Posts: 93 Joined: Tue Apr 28, 2020 2:22 am. More info:http://www.columbia-yachts.com/c-29.html, LOA:29LWL:20 Beam:76 Draft:42 Displacement:7,280 lbs. Minuses: Limited numbers were built and not many are on the market. He set off from Monnikendam, the Netherlands on 17 September 2007 and arrived in Sydney in the early hours on 1 February 2010. Proven passage maker. Pluses: 6 headroom. ft sloop 100% foretriangle. A big plus for boats like the Pearson Ariel, Triton, Alberg 30, some of the Bristol and Cape Dory line and similar boats on this list is that they are relatively inexpensive and are proven offshore capable. A steering failure at sea is no joke and is much more common with wheel steering and can be difficult to jury rig a repair. Pluses: Pacific Seacraft sailboats are known for quality construction and good resale value. Outboard well versions available. Ballast: 4,200 lbs. Ballast: 3,120 lbs. If, after considering everything above, you feel a larger boat with different design criteria is suitable for your purposes then you should check out the sailboat reviews atBlue Water Boats. About 830 W32s were built between 1971-80 of which about half were owner finished kits. contessa 26 circumnavigation. On 26 May 2011, the rules about cookies on websites changed. Minuses: Relatively poor light air and windward performance of twin keels. General Comments: Only 26 of these were built by John Kaiser, Sr. of Wilmington, Del. Fixed keel and centerboard versions available. ft. (100% foretriangle), General Comments: This UK built boats shallow draft and ability to stand upright on her twin keels may be a priority for some sailors which is why I made an exception to this lists modified full keel requirement and included it here. Ballast: 1,800 lbs. 22: Part 6 of the 1100Nm passage. Atomic 4 inboard or outboard motor well in lazarette. General Comments: British built long-keeler with shallow draft, cutter rigged with a self-tacking boomed staysail and the mast in a tabernacle. LOD: 27 LWL: 2211 Beam: 88 Draft: 43 Displacement: 8,800 8,960 lbs. S/V Wave Rover is on a 2 year circumnavigation starting from PEI on the Eas. Minuses: Teak decks of this era require replacing or removal. Her long overhangs reduce wetted surface drag in light airs and she picks up waterline length quickly when heeled. General Comments: Designed by Carl Alberg in 1959 with over 700 built until 1967. Minuses: If you dont particularly need the shallow draft, the bilge plates along with full keel add drag reducing sailing efficiency. Pluses: The Mark II version has longer coachroof, extra ports and hatch. The Rogers boats by Jeremy Rogers . Full keel encapsulated lead ballast and integral molded bilge keels to allow her to have shallow draft and stand upright when drying out at low tide. Ballast: 1,700 lbs. More info:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taipan_28. Offered also as owner finished kit boat with resulting variable finish quality. Some were built under license at other yards. More info: https://bluewaterboats.org/shannon. ft. General Comments:Bill Luders design built in Hong Kong. Ballast: 3,500 lbs. Tania Aebi memorialized her solo Contessa 26 circumnavigation in her book "Maiden Voyage". Built first from 1973-88 in British Columbia on semi-production basis. More info:https://sailboatdata.com/sailboat/pintail-rossiter, LOD: 2711 LWL: 20 Beam: 810 Draft: 43 Displacement: 7,600 lbs. More info:http://www.capedory.org/specs/cd30.htm. 511 headroom. More info:http://gd28.wikidot.com/start. This is par. And for those on a budget it will get you sailing sooner rather than later. An outboard motor under 10 HP is far less costly to replace and maintain than a diesel and provides adequate thrust for boats under 30-foot. Minuses: Heavy and slow in light airs, particularly to windward. On some boats its possible to lower the cabin sole a few inches, if needed. More info:https://sailboatdata.com/sailboat/seawind-allied. LOD: 264 LWL: 19 Beam: 8 Draft: 4 Displacement: 5,200 lbs. Some of the cookies we use are essential for parts of the site to operate and have already been set. More info:http://www.twentynine.ca/. General Comments: Built in Holland in the 1960s. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_youth_solo_sailing_circumnavigations&oldid=1142647264, This page was last edited on 3 March 2023, at 16:25. In May 1985, when Tania was 18 years old, she cast off from the docks of South Street Seaport in lower Manhattan and sailed 27,000 miles around the worldaloneon her Contessa 26, Varuna. Pluses: Headroom is about 61. Pluses: 62 headroom. encapsulated lead. LWL 21 0 (6.40m.) Contessa 26 Community Forum. 18: This is a continuation of the ocean passage from the Azores to Canaries. LOD: 293 LWL: 223 Beam: 92 Draft: 47 Displacement: 9,000 lbs. 8,000 lbs. Minuses: Although capable of offshore voyages they were mainly designed for racing or short cruises and are cramped below with max headroom of 48. Minuses: Relatively slow in light airs. Despite my own preference as a sailor who makes the effort to sail rather when others find it more convenient to motor, most sailors prefer to have the ample power and ability to motor in more adverse conditions that comes with an inboard diesel over the limitations of an outboard motor. Minuses: Heavy and slow in light air. About 389 built between 1975-84. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited. Minuses: Some are owner finished kit boats. LOA: 28 LWL: about 22 Beam: about 8 Draft: 46 Displacement: 7,850 lbs. Many products featured on this site were editorially chosen. Tiller or wheel steering available. Ballast: 3,450 lbs. Weak forward lower shroud chain plate knees and undersized chain plates. A true full keel is traditionally considered one that extends most of the length of the waterline. Minuses: Some of these boats lack opening ports, reducing ventilation. external lead. Two-cylinder Yanmar. Ballast: ? Fiberglass rudder with solid bronze shaft and shoe. General Comments: Bill Crealock design built from 1984-99. Roomy for its size which is closer to 24 on deck not counting the molded in bowsprit. Listed below are 73 monohull fiberglass sailboats up to 32 feet in length that, with minor modifications in some cases, I believe could be suitable for making offshore voyages. General Comments:Phil Rhodes design similar to his Pearson Vanguard with less beam and deeper draft and more tradition looking square cabin top. 227 built between 1976-84. Those that do, use a closed cell urethane type core which when properly installed has proved not to be a problem and is actually aplus because it is lighter for the same strength (or stronger for the same weight) and adds insulation. More info:http://www.eventides.org.uk/goldpic.htm. Monthly Maintenance: What Should You Do If Your Engine Has Flooded? About 50 were built in Holland, mostly by Devries Lentsch Amsterdam Boatyard between 1963-?. More info: https://www.spinsheet.com/boat-reviews/norsea-27-used-boat-review. (2,449 kg.) Only some of the boats have tiller steering.More info:http://www.cheoyleeassociation.com/offshore31.htm. Available sloop or cutter with built-in bowsprit. external lead. More info: http://www.yachtsnet.co.uk/archives/dockrell-27/dockrell-27.htm, LOD: 27 LWL: 203 Beam: 78 Draft: 4 Displacement: 6,720 lbs. Aside from a few exceptions, boats on my list meet the following criteria of proven seaworthiness, moderate draft under 5-foot, tiller steering, keels that are not merely bolted on that are either traditional full keel or, more commonly, relatively longthree-quarter keels (full keel with cutaway forefoot) with keel attached rudder, room for one, or at the larger end of the size range, two people to live-aboard in reasonable comfort, fiberglass construction for ease of maintenance and availability, and this sailors idea of functional and attractive design. Worst features: Low coach roof and narrow beam give the cabin a closed-in feeling. 363 built between 1976-86. Sail area: 596 sq. Most were fitted with inboard engines. Several versions available, including the Seafarer with more beam and draft in later models. LOA: 31 LOD: 27 LWL: 25 Beam: 8 Draft: 310 Displacement: 8,100 lbs. Old teak toe rails prone to leaking and may need replacement. lead. Sail area: 240 Sq. The large and low cockpit makes her susceptible to storm waves filling the cockpit so a secure hatch and lockers is important. Sailboat Review: 2023 Boat of the Year Hallberg-Rassy 400, Sailboat Review: Performance Catamaran Balance 442, Six Great Starter Catamarans for Multihull Sailing. internal lead. LOA: 309 LWL: 248 Beam: 95 Draft: 47 Displacement: 9,250 lbs. Optional Atomic 4 inboard. Minuses:Expensive and hard to find since not many were produced. More info:http://www.sailboatdata.com/viewrecord.asp?class_ID=864, LOA:30 2 LWL:2210 Beam:9 Draft:42 Displacement:10,000 lbs. Full keel with slightly cutaway forefoot and short bowsprit. You can find boats with added wells featured in myatomvoyageryoutube channel. My feeling is you should get the smallest boat that will suit your requirements rather than the largest boat you feel you can afford. ft. cutter. More info:https://sailboatdata.com/sailboat/rhodes-ranger-29. 64 long settee/bunks. Ballast: 3,350 lbs. Follow along as Wave Rover starts her solo ocean voyage of 1100 Nm from Horta in the Azores to Calero in the Canaries. Jeremy Rogers Limited went on to produce the Contessa 32. That does not disqualify these coastal cruiser designs from voyaging. LOA:319 LWL:221 Beam:89 Draft:49 Displacement:? Otherwise you may end up spending years and many thousands of dollars more than expected modifying your boat and then find out on your first ocean crossing that the boat is not right for you or those great ideas you had during the refurbishment did not work out that well at sea. Begin by realistically deciding on your expected use, whether crossing oceans alone or with a family, limited coastal trips with crew or some combination of those. LOD: 272 LWL: 199 Beam: 8 Draft: 4 Displacement: 6,600 lbs. [1] On some boats, the halyards and reefing lines have been led aft to the cockpit for easy handling. 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