Here are some sites referencing contessas.
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James Baldwin's Pocket Bluewater Cruising Boat List - SailNet Community
http://www.sailnet.com/forums/cruisi...boat-list.html
Please recomend a blue water cruiser for around 10K - SailNet Community
http://www.sailnet.com/forums/cruisi...round-10k.html
Contessa 26 twice around the world engine less - SailNet Community
http://www.sailnet.com/forums/cruisi...gine-less.html