Boats / Contessa 26
Masthead Sloop · Long keel w/trans. hung rudder · 1965–1990
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Design & history
The CONTESSA 26 was first built in England by Jeremy Rogers Ltd., with molds later shipped to J.J. Taylor and Sons Ltd. in Canada; the Canadian version was renamed the TAYLOR 26 in 1984, and about 400 CONTESSA and TAYLOR 26s were built in Canada with the last delivered in 1990.
First built in England by Jeremy Rogers Ltd.; molds later shipped to J.J. Taylor and Sons Ltd. of Canada. In 1983 the Canadian version received significantly redesigned deck and interior. In 1984 the Canadian version was renamed the TAYLOR 26 due to licensing disputes. UK construction ceased after a fire destroyed the original molds. About 400 CONTESSA and TAYLOR 26s were built in Canada, with the last boat delivered in 1990.
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