Contessa 32
- Boat REF# · 232671
- Length · 32'0"
- Year · 1980
- Construction · GRP
- Underwater profile · Fin
- Sleeping berths · 6
- Engine · 1 x diesel 20hp, Beta Marine (1999)
- Lying · Isle of Wight
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Extra Details
| Designer | Jeremy Rogers / David Sadler |
|---|---|
| Builder | Jeremy Rogers |
| Lying | Isle of Wight |
| Fuel capacity | 10.0 USG Total - 1 Tanks |
| Water capacity | 30.0 USG Total - 1 Tanks |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x diesel 20hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Beta Marine (1999) |
| Engine Hours | Not Recorded |
| Engine Cooled | Indirect |
| Steering | tiller |
| Drive | shaft |
| Prop(s) | 2 blade fixed |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | 0.3 USG /hour At Cruising Speed |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 5.5 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 6.5 knots |
Engine and seacocks annually serviced
Prop new 2016
Dimensions
| Length | 32'0" |
|---|---|
| LWL | 24'0" |
| Beam | 9'6" |
| Draft Max | 5'6" |
| Displacement | 9,049.3lbs |
| Headroom | 5'11" |
| Storage | In water |
Rig
Sloop rigged Kemp Aluminium spars (1980) with Stainless Steel standing rigging (2009)
Sails
| Reefing mainsail | Malcolm Sails - Slab (1998) 2 Reefs |
|---|---|
| Headsail | Sanders Sails - Furling (2009) |
| Other sails | Genoa () |
| Heavy Spinnaker () | |
| Lightweight Spinnaker () | |
| Storm jib () |
| Spinnaker gear |
|---|
Running rigging also new 2009
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 2 batteries charged by: engine, shore power for 240v
Construction
| Construction | GRP |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Fin |
| Finish | Gelcoat finish |
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 6 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 2 |
| No. of single berths | 2 |
| Cabin(s) | 2 |
| Sink | 1 |
| Heads | 1 heads (Manual) |
Enhanced CO32 layout with saloon table lowered to be double or lowered and folded out to be full saloon kingsize berth.
Forecabin singles or double with infill
Heads to port with moulded basin and storage opposite
Quarter berth aft of chart table
2 burner paraffin Stove
Accommodation
| Stove | |
|---|---|
| Sink | |
| Cooler | |
| Drapes | |
| Manual water system |
Enhanced CO32 layout with saloon table lowered to be double or lowered and folded out to be full saloon kingsize berth.
Forecabin singles or double with infill
Heads to port with moulded basin and storage opposite
Quarter berth aft of chart table
2 burner paraffin Stove
Deck Gear
| Sail cover | |
|---|---|
| Sprayhood | |
| Spray dodgers | |
| Bimini | |
| Rode | |
| Fenders | |
| Boathook | |
| Instrument Covers |
2 halyard winches
4 sheet winches
1 anchors
(Delta)
82'0" of chain
98'5" of rode
dinghy ()
(Inflatable)
Tecsew Sprayhood
Large cockpit tent
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| Speed | |
| Log | |
| Wind | |
| VHF | |
| GPS | |
| Autopilot | |
| Stereo | |
| Navigation lights | |
| Depth sounder | |
| Radar Reflector |
Silva Compass
Autohelm 2000 tiller pilot
Clipper wind and GPS (cockpit)
Furuno GPS
Swiftech VHF
B&G depshsounder
Safety Equipment
| Life buoys |
|---|
1 bilge pumps (1 manual / 0 electric)
Broker's Comments
The Contessa 32, arguably the most successful one-design cruiser racer of all time was designed by David Sadler and Jeremy Rogers in 1970 and over 750 were built. Jeremy Rogers yard in Lymington, UK is still building them now.
I could wax lyrical all day - I am a big fan of their classic looks, cracking upwind performance, ease of handling and ok, they do not have the volume below of more modern designs but they do have enough space, more than their sleek lines would have you believe. There is a very active and committed class association with a wealth of information available and regular sailing and social events organised. Because they are so popular they are easy to upgrade/replace equipment which will fit and has been tried and tested.
This particular boat has been in the same ownership for over 20 years and has been cruised by a family and cared for well. Only for sale having eventually been outgrown by an expanding brood of grandchildren she's very much original and although she could benefit from some upgrades now she is well equipped and in commission, waiting to sail away.
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.