So, if you are looking at this Contessa 33 the chances are that you are already aware of its seakeeping capabilities. The owners pointed out that one of the reasons they kept the boat for so long was its ability to lap up the waves and go with the wind feeling very secure and safe. Clearly the boat has been well looked after and there does not seem to be any sign of extreme wear and tear. She has a good array of nav gear. The life raft was new in 2019, and will need servicing. If you are looking to hit the sea running, I suspect that there is little to do to get out there. These ... read more

The current owners have seen to it that this Contessa 26 has been professionally maintained since they acquired her in 2016. There is an extensive list of new items and work done, all carried out by professionally qualified people, including the refurbishment of the of the Beta 10 hp engine in 2018. If you are looking at this you are probably aware of the Contessa 26 pedigree; they have been sailed around the globe, well known for their turn of speed. With 350 built by Jeremy Rogers and a further 400 built by J.J. Taylor in Canada. As with all boats of this age it is important to stay o... read more

Unfortunately, it is time to sell on Milly as I'm moving to Australia. She was my first boat to purchase and has been amazing. She sails well under any condition whether it is light winds or blowing. It is unfortunate that since Milly is on the hard I would not be able to show a buyer her sailing like my previous purchase experience. The previous owner took Milly to Iceland and was a well known contessa owner. I've owned Milly (Milly Brown) for the past few years and undertaken a lot of work which I will list below. However, there is still work that can be done for Milly, such as t... read more