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The Contessa 26 is a 7.8-meter masthead sloop designed by David Sadler and built from 1965 to 1990, initially by Jeremy Rogers in England and later by J.J. Taylor and Sons Ltd. in Canada, where it was renamed the Taylor 26 in 1984. This long-keel sailboat with a transom-hung rudder is known for its exceptional tracking and bluewater capability, with a displacement of 2449 kg.1:32 Aboard *Knot Your Average Boat*, the Contessa 26 is profiled as an affordable ocean-capable platform, often available for under $20,000 in project condition, though its plywood chainplate bulkheads are prone to rot.4:02 Aboard *DrakeParagon*, a 1974 Contessa 26, originally sailed in inland waters near Montreal, is seen undertaking high-latitude cruising in Greenland, featuring a Seattle-made coal stove and a fixed companionway hatch for offshore durability.6:58 The owner, who sailed the boat single-handed from Canada, wintered the vessel in Nanortalik, Greenland, and plans to sail to Iceland, despite persistent humidity and condensation challenges in the cabin.7:46 Headroom is limited to 5 feet 8 inches.
