Contessa 26 Just Listed

With a heavy heart, I'm putting my beloved Seeadler up for sale. She's more than just a boat--she's a vessel with soul, history, and a serious offshore pedigree. Built in 1976, Seeadler is one of the most well-known Contessa 26s out there, and for good reason.

I am her third owner. Since her launch, she's only had three devoted caretakers--each one refining her seaworthiness for serious offshore passage-making:

The first owner sailed her from Canada to Cuba and back.

The second owner completed a transatlantic voyage from Canada to Africa and back.

I, the third owner, just completed a solo voyage from Eastern Canada to Queensland, Australia--over 14 months at sea, unassisted. A video of my 39 day sail from Panama to French Polynesia can be watched here:

https://youtu. Be/rKa_2KYDQB4?feature=shared

Every owner has made thoughtful upgrades with long-distance singlehanded sailing in mind. This is not a boat with mystery issues or neglected systems--everything onboard works and has been maintained or upgraded with care. Below is a list of major equipment and improvements through the years:

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Equipment & Upgrades

2001

Yanmar 1GM10 diesel engine (approx. 2,000 hours)

Monitor windvane self-steering

JRC radar

SeaRanger depth sounder

Garmin 152 GPS plotter

Mainsheet traveller relocated forward for easier singlehanding

Spray skirts and leecloths added

2002

Seawater-cooled fridge installed under V-berth

2022

175W Renogy solar panel + two spare 50W emergency panels

Renogy MPPT solar charge controller

2023

400W inverter

Origo alcohol stove (safe and reliable cooking)

ICOM handheld VHF + AIS receiver

Mast re-wired: new spreader lights + new tri-color/anchor light at masthead

New engine water pump

2024

New ProFurl headsail furler

New headsail and genoa (Vectron fabric)

Cutlass bearing replaced

Deck paint and non-skid redone

2025 (recent refit)

Topside paint (International Perfection Pro - mint green over faired gelcoat)

Third pintle/gudgeon added to rudder for extra strength

Thru-hulls removed, inspected, and re-bedded (3 total)

Stuffing box repacked

Two coats of Micron antifouling

New automatic Rule bilge pump

New Whale manual bilge pump

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Other Details

Rigging is over 20 years old but shows no corrosion or wear. I safely crossed the Pacific with it and am currently fully insured with comprehensive coverage despite the rig's age. Re-rigging a 26-footer is simple and affordable should you wish to update it.

The hull was recently sanded to gelcoat and painted mint green, giving her a fresh, clean look above the waterline.

There are no nasty surprises. She was just out of the water for her most recent refit and inspection.

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I am selling because I am in the market for a bigger, but similar boat.

This boat is turn-key and ready for another ocean crossing. She's small, yes--but incredibly capable and tough, with a long track record to prove it.

Serious inquiries only. Feel free to reach out with questions or to arrange a viewing.