Contessa 28 rigging specifications & indicative costs
Contessa 28 — yacht rigging reference with indicative standing rigging, running rigging and equipment data. Core specifications and recommendations should be confirmed against the individual yacht.
Yacht and rig details
| Production | United Kingdom, 1977–1981 |
|---|---|
| LOA | 8.53 m |
| Beam | 2.81 m |
| Displacement | 15,366 kg |
| Rig | Masthead sloop |
| Mast stepping | Deck stepped |
| Spreaders | 1 |
Contessa 28 standing rigging
| Indicative forestay/backstay/shroud diameter | 6 mm |
|---|---|
| Rigging type | 1x19 stainless steel wire |
| Indicative standing rigging cost | £1,560 – £1,714 inc VAT |
Furler and kicker recommendations
| Genoa furler | Furlex 104S — 6 mm / 7.70 m |
|---|---|
| Rodkicker | Seldén Rodkicker 30 (Normal Gas) |
Mast and boom recommendations
| Suggested mast section | C170 |
|---|---|
| Indicative mast height | 11.94 m |
| Suggested boom section | E270 |
| Indicative boom foot length | 3.34 m |
| Reefing | Slab reefing (2 reef lines) |
Contessa 28 running rigging
| Line | Diameter | Length | Suggested rope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main halyard | 10 mm | 26.5 m | Marlow Ocean Braid |
| Genoa halyard | 10 mm | 27.7 m | Marlow Ocean Braid |
| Spinnaker halyard | 10 mm | 29.9 m | Marlow Ocean Braid |
| Genoa sheets | 12 mm | 13.6 m per sheet | Marlow Ocean Braid |
| Main sheet | 12 mm | 18 m | Marlow Ocean Braid |
These specifications and prices are indicative only and should be verified against the rig and existing equipment on the individual yacht.