Contessa 43 - info wanted

[Koeketiene]

Before anyone directs me to do a search or try Google - I have.

Am looking for info on the Contessa 43 - could not find a thing. Were lots of them built (think not), how did they sail, known problems, usefull links, etc...

Checked the YM A-Z review - it's not even in there!

Many thanks

 

[zazu]

I don't think such a boat exists. You do not mean a Contest 43?

 

[Koeketiene]

Well, it does - I've seen it.

Designed by Doug Peterson
Built by Jeremy Rogers Ltd - Lymington

 

[bobfrost]

Never seen one (I've got a Contessa 26) but according to jeremy rogers web site they do exist

'By the late 70s and early 80s Jeremy Rogers' company included five purpose-built factories in central Lymington and a workforce of nearly 200 employees. Production included Contessas ranging in size from the traditional 26 to the Doug Peterson designed grand prix 35s, 39s and 43s, many of which were exported to a worldwide market eager for his innovative and beautifully finished yachts.'

 

[Koeketiene]

This is the only mention of them on their website of them. Everything else refers to the 32.
Have e-mailed them for info.

 

[Redmond]

smashing looking boats built as admirals cup contenders - beutiful saloons and light stripped out ends. They have the small mains and huge foretriangles of the day. Looked at buying Rushcutter ( a cutter rigged version) 10 years ago.

 

[Koeketiene]

Sent you a PM

 

[PAlexander]

Hi,
I know replying to a nearly 20 year old thread is close to madness. However, this thread does come up towards the top of the list if you search for 'Contessa 43', so doing it anyway. I own a Contessa 43 (Ortac) and interested to hear from other owners, but if someone has a question on them I can try to help.

Best wishes,
Peter

 

[picklesandjesse]

Hi,
I know replying to a nearly 20 year old thread is close to madness. However, this thread does come up towards the top of the list if you search for 'Contessa 43', so doing it anyway. I own a Contessa 43 (Ortac) and interested to hear from other owners, but if someone has a question on them I can try to help.

Best wishes,
Peter

 

[johnskye]

Ortac is a fine sailing Yacht. I looked at her when she was up for sale in Poole circa 2014/15. Good to see her in Scotish waters doing good work. Let me know ow if she is likely to come back on the market.

 

[PAlexander]

Ortac is a fine sailing Yacht. I looked at her when she was up for sale in Poole circa 2014/15. Good to see her in Scotish waters doing good work. Let me know ow if she is likely to come back on the market.

Thanks John. No plans to sell right now, but will post here if that changes. She went back into the water yesterday and will be taking part in the 2025 Tall Ships Race. You can see some photos of her on ORTAC - Sail Training International. Strangely the website slightly elogated the photos.

 

[obmij]

Great work, lovely boat!