Contessa 32
- Boat REF# · 113313
- LOA · 9.76m
- Year · 1977
- Construction · GRP
- Underwater profile · Fin
- Berths · 6
- Engine · 1 x Diesel 18hp, Vetus M2.06 (2007)
- Lying · Isle of Wight
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Extra Details
| Designer | David Sadler |
|---|---|
| Builder | Jeremy Rogers |
| Lying | Isle of Wight |
| Fuel capacity | 40.0 ltr (8.8 G) Total - 1 Tanks |
| Water capacity | 200.0 ltr (44.0 G) Total - 1 Tanks |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x Diesel 18hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Vetus M2.06 (2007) |
| Engine Hours |
engine1= 50 |
| Engine Cooled | Indirect |
| Steering | Tiller |
| Drive | Shaft |
| Prop(s) | 2 blade fixed |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | Not Recorded |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 5 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 6 knots |
A new engine in 2007 is plus factor to this boat.
Dimensions
| LOA | 9.76m |
|---|---|
| LWL | 7.30m |
| Beam | 2.90m |
| Draft Max | 1.68m |
| Displacement | 7,910kg (17,441.6lbs) |
| Headroom | 1.80m |
| Storage | On mooring |
Rig
Sloop rigged Kemp Aluminium spars (1977) with stainless steel standing rigging ()
Sails
| Mainsail | - Slab () |
|---|---|
| Headsail | - Furling () |
| Other sails | Spinnaker () |
| Spinnaker gear |
|---|
Typical Contessa 32 layout that is proven to work well. Various spare jibs but currently set for hanks.
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 2 batteries charged by: engine
Construction
| Construction | GRP |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Fin |
| Finish | Gelcoat finish |
Little needs saying about the construction of Contessa's. Sturdy, fast and very seaworthy, they are the true benchmark of cruiser racers.
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) |
Good layout for six with headroom and plenty of storage. Secure galley area and proper nav station. The general upkeep is good with nice upholstery and plenty of woodwork.
2 burner gas cooker/stove
Accommodation
| Cooker/stove | |
|---|---|
| Grill | |
| Sink | |
| Icebox | |
| Manual water system | |
| Non-Smokers |
Good layout for six with headroom and plenty of storage. Secure galley area and proper nav station. The general upkeep is good with nice upholstery and plenty of woodwork.
2 burner gas cooker/stove
Deck Gear
| Sail cover | |
|---|---|
| Sprayhood | |
| Warps | |
| Fenders | |
| Boathook |
3 halyard winches
4 sheet winches
2 anchors
(CQR)
20.00m of chain
20.00m of warp
Beaching leg sockets are fitted to the topsides but no legs are included.
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| Speed | |
| Log | |
| Wind | |
| VHF | |
| GPS | |
| Autopilot | |
| Clock | |
| Barometer | |
| Navigation lights | |
| Fish Finder | |
| Echo sounder |
Good navigation systems although some is of the older design.
Safety Equipment
| Liferaft | |
|---|---|
| Life buoys | |
| Danbuoy | |
| Horn |
1 bilge pumps (1 manual / 0 Electric)
Liferaft available but out of date.
Broker's Comments
The Contessa 32 is the true benchmark yacht which many others tried yet failed to emulate. This example is well maintained and equipped and will offer many more years of sailing. Currently set up for cruising, she could easily easily revert to racing mode. If you are looking for a true performance cruiser racer with an enviable pedigree then waste no time in contacting us for a viewing. These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.