Contessa yachts have a strong reputation among British sailors for simple, seaworthy designs with an emphasis on sailing performance rather than complex systems. This section brings together the Contessa models in the database and provides owners with a starting point for standing-rigging replacement and wider rig maintenance. Model pages include indicative rigging costs and, where data permits, recommendations for running rigging, furlers, kickers, winches, masts and booms. Many Contessas are now mature boats and may no longer carry their original mast or fittings, so wire diameters, finished lengths, terminal styles and forestay arrangements should be checked directly on the yacht before replacement rigging is specified.
Useful Contessa rigging guides include: Contessa 34, Contessa 26, Contessa 28 and Contessa 32. Open a model guide for indicative standing-rigging sizes, replacement costs and equipment recommendations.