Quest 8s are a brilliant boat for their size. They would have to rank up there with the Top Hat 25s.

I am led to believe they have been around the world.

Post some photos or a link to the one you are talking about.

Quets were a great little boat.
A friend had one many years ago and did a lot of coastal sailing on her.
I had and Endeavour 26 at the time and although it was marginally quicker I was always envious of the fit out and room in the Quest.
I always regarded it as a nice boat. Dearer than the Endeavour too.
I would think it would be a hard choice between the Quest and the Contessa. Both good boats from the same era.