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

£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  152647
  • LOA  ·  9.75m
  • Year  ·  1974
  • Construction  ·  GRP
  • Underwater profile  ·  Fin
  • Berths  ·  5
  • Engine  ·  1 x Diesel 22hp, Beta 722 (3-Cylinder) (2000)
  • Lying  ·  Essex
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 David Sadler
Builder Jeremy Rogers Ltd.
Lying Essex
Fuel capacity 80.0 ltr (17.6 G) Total - 1 Tanks
Water capacity 77.3 ltr (17.0 G) Total - 1 Tanks
Last survey 07/10/2013

Mechanical

Engine 1 x Diesel 22hp
Engine make and model Beta 722 (3-Cylinder) (2000)
Engine Hours engine1= 1358
Engine Cooled Indirect
Steering Tiller
Drive Shaft
Prop(s) 3 Blade
Fuel consumption (approx) 1.4 ltr (0.3 G) /hour At Cruising Speed
Cruising speed (approx) 5 knots
Max speed (approx) 6 knots

Batteries new in 2012.
240 Volt sockets throughout with RCD protection.
Engine annually serviced by owner.
Stern Gland redesigned and improved with a new cutlass bearing housing.
Engine winterised October 2013.
25m Shore Power Line.

Dimensions

LOA 9.75m
LWL 7.32m
Beam 2.90m
Draft Min 1.68m
Draft Max 1.68m
Displacement 4,317kg (9,520.0lbs)
Headroom 1.83m
Storage On marina

Rig

Cutter rigged Aluminium spars (1974) with stainless steel standing rigging (2002)

Sails

Mainsail Lonton & Gray - Slab (2005) Stack Pack, Lazy Jacks, 3 Reefs
Headsail Lonton & Gray - Furling (2005)
Other sails Staysail (2010)

The Cutter Rig was added in 2010 and a new Self-tacking Staysail was manufactured by Lonton & Gray. At the same time the Genoa was re-cut as a Yankee reducing its area to suit this cutter rig arrangement.

The owner advises that it has made her easier to handle with little or no effect on performance. See Brokers Comments section below.

Both Foresails have Furling Reefing Systems.
All lines are led aft to the cockpit.

Note: Most of the Standing Rigging was fitted new in 2002 with the exception of the Cap Shrouds which are 1995.

Sails valeted in October 2013.

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 2 batteries charged by: engine, shore power

Construction

Construction GRP
Underwater profile Fin
Finish Paint finish

Survey updated in October 2013 (the full survey was in 2004).
Hull Topsides professionally re-sprayed in 2007 by Rice and Cole's of Burnham.
Gelshield below water line.
Rudder renovated; and a spare rudder also available.
Spare Tiller.

Accommodation

Total # of berths 5
No. of double berths 2
No. of single berths 1
Cabin(s) 2
Handbasin 1
Heads 1 heads (Sea Toilet)

New Plastimo Neptune 2500 Cooker in 2010.
Electric pump for cold water.

2 burner gas cooker/stove

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Grill
Oven
Sink
Refrigerator
Carpet
Curtains
Manual water system

New Plastimo Neptune 2500 Cooker in 2010.
Electric pump for cold water.

2 burner gas cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Sail cover
Sprayhood
Spray dodgers
Cockpit cover
Warps
Fenders
Boathook
Instrument Covers

4 halyard winches
2 sheet winches
Manual Lofrans windlass
2 anchors
(35lb CQR and Fishermans)
25.00m of chain
50.00m of warp
9ft Avon Redcrest dinghy ()
(Inflatable)
Cockpit Tent fully encloses the cockpit area.
Windlass new in 2010.
Anchor Buoy.
Tiller Cover.
Rope Bags.

Nav Equipment

Compass
Speed
Log
Wind
VHF DSC radio
GPS
Autopilot
Navtex
Stereo
Barometer
Navigation lights
Echo sounder

Clipper Depth for Speed/Log and Depth.
NASA SX-35 VHF/DSC.
Garmin 92H Handheld GPS.
Autohelm Autopilot.
NASA Navtex Pro.
Electronic Handbearing compass.
Sterlling Battery Monitor.
Binoculars 7x50

Safety Equipment

Liferaft
Life jackets
Life buoys
Danbuoy
Boarding ladder

2 bilge pumps (1 manual / 1 Electric)

Jack Stays.
Radar Reflector.
4-Man Life Raft requires servicing end on 2012.
Lifebuoy with 200ft of line and auto light.
Man overboard hoist system.

Broker's Comments

The Contessa 32 class has an enviable reputation for safe, long distance cruising.
This one has a cutter rig reducing sail area forward of the mast, without appreciably reducing performance: the staysail is self- tacking for easier handling.
Due to ill health, the present owner cannot maintain or sail her to the standard he requires, hence she is on the market.
Appointments to view can be booked in advance 6-days a week directly with the Boatshed Essex office.
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.

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