All yacht models - Contessa
Contessa models
Model cards for Contessa cruising yachts.
Contessa
Contessa 26
The Contessa 26 is one of Northern Europe's most recognisable production sailboats. Designed by David Sadler and built from 1965 to 1990 — Contessa 26 pocket cruiser with UK–Nordic brokerage presence. The model sits in the sweet spot for couples and small families cruising the Baltic, Skagerrak, and North Sea. The Contessa 26 is tracked by FairHelm because it appears regularly on Blocket, Scanboat, and northern European brokerage sites. Contessa 26 pocket cruiser with UK–Nordic brokerage presence. Buyers cross-shop comparable LOA models in the same production era before committing survey budget. Nordic buyers should compare asking price against documented rigging, saildrive, and electronics service — cosmetic refreshes rarely replace deferred technical maintenance. Annual ownership in Swedish marinas typically runs 90 000–220 000 kr for a cruiser of this size with realistic technical reserves. FairHelm tracks Contessa 26 listings because these hulls trade constantly on Blocket, Scanboat, and German brokerage sites. Buyers are rarely choosing between "good" and "bad" boats — they are choosing between documented maintenance and deferred work. A polished teak cockpit or new plotter does not cancel unknown rigging age, keel-bolt corrosion, or moisture at chainplates. That is why survey discipline matters more here than brand romance. For Nordic ownership, Contessa 26 works as a coastal weekender with occasional longer passages when equipped for cold-water sailing: reliable heating, solid ground tackle, and a realistic technical reserve beyond berth and insurance. Compare adjacent models in FairHelm's [model guides](/en/yachts/models/) and read survey notes before committing a deposit. The cheapest asking price on Blocket is rarely the cheapest boat to own over three seasons. When you shortlist a Contessa 26, build a simple survey scorecard: hull moisture, rigging age, drivetrain service, and chainplate integrity. Owner forums and yard quotes from Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Helsingør help you separate cosmetic refresh from structural deferral — especially on boats marketed as "ready to sail" without invoices.
LOA 7.77 m
Contessa
Contessa 32
The Contessa 32 is one of Northern Europe's most recognisable production sailboats. Designed by David Sadler and built by Jeremy Rogers from 1971 to 1985, an estimated 600 hulls left the Lymington yard — a Jeremy Rogers / Contessa offshore pedigree boat with strong UK and Baltic following. The model suits couples and small crews cruising the Baltic, Skagerrak, and North Sea. David Sadler's hull form combined IOR-era seakeeping with a practical cruiser interior — a combination that made the Contessa 32 a reference offshore boat long before mass-market production cruisers dominated brokerage listings. Buyers cross-shop against Westerly Fulmar 32, Sadler 32, and early Hallberg-Rassy shapes when prioritising passage history over marina glamour. Nordic buyers should compare asking price against documented rigging, saildrive, and keel work — cosmetic refreshes rarely replace deferred structural maintenance. Expect 70,000–180,000 kr annual baseline in Swedish marinas with realistic technical reserves. FairHelm tracks Contessa 32 listings because these hulls trade constantly on Blocket, Scanboat, and German brokerage sites. Buyers are rarely choosing between "good" and "bad" boats — they are choosing between documented maintenance and deferred work. A polished teak cockpit or new plotter does not cancel unknown rigging age, keel-bolt corrosion, or moisture at chainplates. That is why survey discipline matters more here than brand romance. For Nordic ownership, Contessa 32 works as a coastal weekender with occasional longer passages when equipped for cold-water sailing: reliable heating, solid ground tackle, and a realistic technical reserve beyond berth and insurance. Compare adjacent models in FairHelm's [model guides](/en/yachts/models/) and read survey notes before committing a deposit. The cheapest asking price on Blocket is rarely the cheapest boat to own over three seasons. When you shortlist a Contessa 32, build a simple survey scorecard: hull moisture, rigging age, drivetrain service, and chainplate integrity. Owner forums and yard quotes from Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Helsingør help you separate cosmetic refresh from structural deferral — especially on boats marketed as "ready to sail" without invoices.
LOA 9.75 m
Contessa
Contessa 34
The Contessa 34 is one of Northern Europe's most recognisable production sailboats. Designed by David Sadler / Contessa and built from 1980 to 1995 — British Contessa 34 pedigree. The model sits in the sweet spot for couples and small families cruising the Baltic, Skagerrak, and North Sea. The Contessa 34 is tracked by FairHelm on northern brokerage sites. Strong owner-club documentation culture. Buyers cross-shop comparable LOA models before committing survey budget. Nordic buyers should compare asking price against documented rigging, drivetrain, and keel work — cosmetic refreshes rarely replace deferred structural maintenance. Annual ownership in Swedish marinas typically runs 85 000–220 000 kr for a cruiser of this size with realistic technical reserves. FairHelm tracks Contessa 34 listings because these hulls trade constantly on Blocket, Scanboat, and German brokerage sites. Buyers are rarely choosing between "good" and "bad" boats — they are choosing between documented maintenance and deferred work. A polished teak cockpit or new plotter does not cancel unknown rigging age, keel-bolt corrosion, or moisture at chainplates. That is why survey discipline matters more here than brand romance. For Nordic ownership, Contessa 34 works as a coastal weekender with occasional longer passages when equipped for cold-water sailing: reliable heating, solid ground tackle, and a realistic technical reserve beyond berth and insurance. Compare adjacent models in FairHelm's [model guides](/en/yachts/models/) and read survey notes before committing a deposit. The cheapest asking price on Blocket is rarely the cheapest boat to own over three seasons. When you shortlist a Contessa 34, build a simple survey scorecard: hull moisture, rigging age, drivetrain service, and chainplate integrity. Owner forums and yard quotes from Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Helsingør help you separate cosmetic refresh from structural deferral — especially on boats marketed as "ready to sail" without invoices.
LOA 10.26 m
Contessa
Contessa 35
The Contessa 35 is one of Northern Europe's most recognisable production sailboats. Designed by Doug Peterson and built from 1974 to 1985 — Contessa 35 British quality cruiser with enduring Baltic brokerage niche. The model sits in the sweet spot for couples and small families cruising the Baltic, Skagerrak, and North Sea. The Contessa 35 is tracked by FairHelm because it appears regularly on Blocket, Scanboat, and northern European brokerage sites. Contessa 35 British quality cruiser with enduring Baltic brokerage niche. Buyers cross-shop comparable LOA models in the same production era before committing survey budget. Nordic buyers should compare asking price against documented rigging, saildrive, and electronics service — cosmetic refreshes rarely replace deferred technical maintenance. Annual ownership in Swedish marinas typically runs 90 000–220 000 kr for a cruiser of this size with realistic technical reserves. FairHelm tracks Contessa 35 listings because these hulls trade constantly on Blocket, Scanboat, and German brokerage sites. Buyers are rarely choosing between "good" and "bad" boats — they are choosing between documented maintenance and deferred work. A polished teak cockpit or new plotter does not cancel unknown rigging age, keel-bolt corrosion, or moisture at chainplates. That is why survey discipline matters more here than brand romance. For Nordic ownership, Contessa 35 works as a coastal weekender with occasional longer passages when equipped for cold-water sailing: reliable heating, solid ground tackle, and a realistic technical reserve beyond berth and insurance. Compare adjacent models in FairHelm's [model guides](/en/yachts/models/) and read survey notes before committing a deposit. The cheapest asking price on Blocket is rarely the cheapest boat to own over three seasons. When you shortlist a Contessa 35, build a simple survey scorecard: hull moisture, rigging age, drivetrain service, and chainplate integrity. Owner forums and yard quotes from Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Helsingør help you separate cosmetic refresh from structural deferral — especially on boats marketed as "ready to sail" without invoices.
LOA 10.82 m
Contessa
Contessa 39
The Contessa 39 is one of Northern Europe's most recognisable production sailboats. Designed by David Sadler / Jeremy Rogers and built from 1970 to 1988 — British Contessa 39 offshore pedigree. The model sits in the sweet spot for couples and small families cruising the Baltic, Skagerrak, and North Sea. The Contessa 39 is tracked by FairHelm on northern brokerage sites. UK–Nordic import listings — iron keel and deck hardware age drive survey scope. Buyers cross-shop comparable LOA models before committing survey budget. Nordic buyers should compare asking price against documented rigging, drivetrain, and keel work — cosmetic refreshes rarely replace deferred structural maintenance. Annual ownership in Swedish marinas typically runs 95 000–240 000 kr for a cruiser of this size with realistic technical reserves. FairHelm tracks Contessa 39 listings because these hulls trade constantly on Blocket, Scanboat, and German brokerage sites. Buyers are rarely choosing between "good" and "bad" boats — they are choosing between documented maintenance and deferred work. A polished teak cockpit or new plotter does not cancel unknown rigging age, keel-bolt corrosion, or moisture at chainplates. That is why survey discipline matters more here than brand romance. For Nordic ownership, Contessa 39 works as a coastal weekender with occasional longer passages when equipped for cold-water sailing: reliable heating, solid ground tackle, and a realistic technical reserve beyond berth and insurance. Compare adjacent models in FairHelm's [model guides](/en/yachts/models/) and read survey notes before committing a deposit. The cheapest asking price on Blocket is rarely the cheapest boat to own over three seasons. When you shortlist a Contessa 39, build a simple survey scorecard: hull moisture, rigging age, drivetrain service, and chainplate integrity. Owner forums and yard quotes from Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Helsingør help you separate cosmetic refresh from structural deferral — especially on boats marketed as "ready to sail" without invoices.
LOA 11.79 m
Contessa
Contessa 43
The Contessa 43 is one of Northern Europe's most recognisable production sailboats. Designed by Doug Peterson and built from 1977 to 1990 — Contessa 43 British build MOFU vs Contessa 42. The model sits in the sweet spot for couples and small families cruising the Baltic, Skagerrak, and North Sea. The Contessa 43 is tracked by FairHelm because it appears regularly on Blocket, Scanboat, and northern European brokerage sites. Contessa 43 British build MOFU vs Contessa 42. Buyers cross-shop comparable LOA models in the same production era before committing survey budget. Nordic buyers should compare asking price against documented rigging, saildrive, and electronics service — cosmetic refreshes rarely replace deferred technical maintenance. Annual ownership in Swedish marinas typically runs 90 000–220 000 kr for a cruiser of this size with realistic technical reserves. FairHelm tracks Contessa 43 listings because these hulls trade constantly on Blocket, Scanboat, and German brokerage sites. Buyers are rarely choosing between "good" and "bad" boats — they are choosing between documented maintenance and deferred work. A polished teak cockpit or new plotter does not cancel unknown rigging age, keel-bolt corrosion, or moisture at chainplates. That is why survey discipline matters more here than brand romance. For Nordic ownership, Contessa 43 works as a coastal weekender with occasional longer passages when equipped for cold-water sailing: reliable heating, solid ground tackle, and a realistic technical reserve beyond berth and insurance. Compare adjacent models in FairHelm's [model guides](/en/yachts/models/) and read survey notes before committing a deposit. The cheapest asking price on Blocket is rarely the cheapest boat to own over three seasons. When you shortlist a Contessa 43, build a simple survey scorecard: hull moisture, rigging age, drivetrain service, and chainplate integrity. Owner forums and yard quotes from Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Helsingør help you separate cosmetic refresh from structural deferral — especially on boats marketed as "ready to sail" without invoices.
LOA 13 m