The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Contessa 32

Timeless Cruiser Racer
£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  230103
  • LOA  ·  9.75m
  • Year  ·  1978
  • Construction  ·  GRP
  • Underwater profile  ·  Fin
  • Berths  ·  6
  • Engine  ·  1 x Diesel 18hp, Perkins Perama M20 (1993)
  • Lying  ·  Near Plymouth, Devon, UK (by appointment only)
Boatshed Plymouth
Boatshed Plymouth

The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Extra Details

Designer Jeremy Rogers / David Sadler
Builder Jeremy Rogers
Lying Near Plymouth, Devon, UK (by appointment only)
Fuel capacity 45.5 ltr (10.0 G) Total - 1 Tanks
Water capacity 68.2 ltr (15.0 G) Total - 1 Tanks

Mechanical

Engine 1 x Diesel 18hp
Engine make and model Perkins Perama M20 (1993)
Engine Hours Not Recorded
Engine Cooled Indirect
Steering Tiller
Drive Shaft
Prop(s) 2 Blade Fixed
Fuel consumption (approx) 2.0 ltr (0.4 G) /hour At Cruising Speed
Cruising speed (approx) 5 knots
Max speed (approx) 6 knots

Engine hours unknown
No service records but engine serviced annually - last service June 2017

Dimensions

LOA 9.75m
LWL 7.32m
Beam 2.90m
Draft Max 1.68m
Displacement 4,104kg (9,049.3lbs)
Headroom 1.80m
Storage On marina

Rig

Sloop rigged Kemp Aluminium spars (1978) with stainless steel standing rigging (1998)

Sails

Mainsail Sanders - Slab (2006) 3 Reefs
Headsail Sanders - Hank on (2006)
Other sails Spinnaker ()
No.1 Genoa (2006)
No.3 Gib (2006)
No.4 Gib (1978)
Storm Gib (1978)
Cruising Chute ()

Original roller reefing boom

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 2 batteries charged by: engine, wind generator

Construction

Construction GRP
Underwater profile Fin
Finish Gelcoat finish

2016 - hull below the waterline stripped & new copper anti fouling applied

Accommodation

Total # of berths 6
No. of double berths 2
No. of single berths 2
Cabin(s) 2
Handbasin 1
Heads 1 heads (Sea Toilet)

Icebox x 2
Erberspacher Heating
Upholstery appears to be in good condition
Tap not connected in handbasin
Berth sizes:
Forward cabin berths approx 5ft 11
Quarter berth approx 6ft 6
Saloon Port & Starboard berths approx 6ft 1

2 burner gas cooker/stove

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Grill
Oven
Sink
Icebox
Curtains
Manual water system
Fresh water wash
Non-Smokers

Icebox x 2
Erberspacher Heating
Upholstery appears to be in good condition
Tap not connected in handbasin
Berth sizes:
Forward cabin berths approx 5ft 11
Quarter berth approx 6ft 6
Saloon Port & Starboard berths approx 6ft 1

2 burner gas cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Sail cover
Sprayhood
Warps
Fenders
Boathook
Swim Ladder
Instrument Covers

3 halyard winches
4 sheet winches
1 anchors
(CQR)
15.00m of chain
15.00m of warp
Avon dinghy ()
(Inflatable)

Nav Equipment

Compass
Speed
Log
Wind
VHF
Chart plotter
Autopilot
Stereo
Clock
Barometer
Navigation lights
Fish Finder
Echo sounder

Autohelm 1000
Seafarer Depth Echo
GPS Map 750
VHF Marine IC-M411
Contest Compass
Brookes & Gatehouse Boat / Wind Speed & Direction
CD Player

Safety Equipment

Liferaft
Life buoys
Horn
Boarding ladder

1 bilge pumps (1 manual / 0 Electric)

Life raft requires service

Broker's Comments

Possibly the best cruiser racer of all time, the Contessa 32 was first designed in 1970 and is still being built today. Over 750 of these hulls have been built and they have proven themselves for both racing and seaworthiness in all conditions. A Contessa 32 was the only yacht in the small boat class to finish the disastrous 1979 Fastnet race.

Do you want a trustworthy and versatile yacht that is just as at home racing round the cans as she is on speedy offshore passages? Come rain or shine, in calm or rough seas, do you want to treat yourself to some serious sailing? Look no further.

This yacht has been owned and enjoyed by her present owners for the past 18 years. Clean, uncluttered and with a lot of her original equipment, she is ready to take on new owners keen to join the merry band of Contessa enthusiasts. Yes, this second to none design has an almost cult following.

With pretty lines, a generous sail wardrobe, hank on foresails and a slab reefing main, the deck is easy to move around and she has a deep, safe cockpit.

Down below, this vessel is practical and homely with a traditional light wood finish and good quality upholstery throughout. There are useful long grab rails, a full sized, fwd facing Nav table with pilot quarter berth behind, a good sized galley and lots of storage.

This time proven design, which looks good and feels good, provides a great sailing yacht for all seasons.

VAT Paid with proof of status.

These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.

This Contessa 32 has been personally photographed and viewed by Billy & Jo Hallam of Boatshed Plymouth. Click here for contact details.
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