Contessa 32
A Traditionalists Favourite
- Boat REF# · 250310
- Length · 32'0"
- Year · 1979
- Construction · GRP
- Underwater profile · Fin
- Sleeping berths · 6
- Engine · 1 x diesel 29hp, Perkins 4236 (1991)
- Lying · Near Plymouth, Devon, UK (by appointment only)
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Extra Details
| Designer | David Sadler |
|---|---|
| Builder | Jeremy Rogers |
| Lying | Near Plymouth, Devon, UK (by appointment only) |
| Fuel capacity | 15.4 USG Total - 1 Tanks |
| Water capacity | 33.0 USG Total - 1 Tanks |
| Last survey | 15/05/2013 |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x diesel 29hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Perkins 4236 (1991) |
| Engine Hours | Not Recorded |
| 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) | 6.5 knots |
| Engine spares |
|---|
1 x new battery 2017, 1 x new battery 2015
Spare prop
Eng serviced spring 2017
New impeller 2016
Dimensions
| Length | 32'0" |
|---|---|
| LWL | 24'0" |
| Beam | 9'6" |
| Draft Min | 5'6" |
| Displacement | 9,481.5lbs |
| Headroom | 5'9" |
| Storage | Ashore |
Rig
Sloop rigged Aluminium spars () with Stainless Steel standing rigging ()
Sails
| Reefing mainsail | - Slab () Fully Battened, Lazy Jacks, 3 Reefs |
|---|---|
| Headsail | - Hank On () |
| Other sails | Spinnaker () |
| Storm Jib () |
| Spinnaker gear |
|---|
Sails laundered 2018
Patch on mainsail
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 2 batteries charged by: engine, shore power
Construction
| Construction | GRP |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Fin |
| Finish | Paint finish |
Anti fouled spring 2017
Copy of the last survey (and subsequent works carried out) available upon request
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 6 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 2 |
| No. of single berths | 2 |
| Cabin(s) | 2 |
| Sink | 1 |
| Heads | 1 heads (Sea Toilet) |
Galley has a fridge and icebox
New heads fitted 3 years ago
2 burner propane Stove
Accommodation
| Stove | |
|---|---|
| Oven | |
| Sink | |
| Cooler | |
| Refrigerator | |
| Drapes | |
| Manual water system | |
| Fresh water wash |
Galley has a fridge and icebox
New heads fitted 3 years ago
2 burner propane Stove
Deck Gear
| Sail cover | |
|---|---|
| Sprayhood | |
| Spray dodgers | |
| Rode | |
| Fenders | |
| Boathook | |
| Swim Ladder | |
| Instrument Covers |
2 halyard winches
4 sheet winches
1 anchors
(CQR)
16'5" of chain
65'7" of rode
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| Speed | |
| Log | |
| VHF DSC radio | |
| GPS | |
| Autopilot | |
| Stereo | |
| Barometer | |
| Navigation lights | |
| Depth sounder | |
| Radar Reflector |
Clipper Depth
Clipper Log
Plastimo Contest Compass x 2
Kenwood Stereo
Furuno GPS Navigator
Cobra VHF DSC
Safety Equipment
| Liferaft | |
|---|---|
| Life jackets | |
| Life buoys | |
| Safety harnesses | |
| Horn | |
| Swim ladder |
1 bilge pumps (1 manual / 0 electric)
New bilge pump 2014
New liferaft bought 5 years ago, never used, needs re-validating
Broker's Comments
Possibly the best cruiser racer of all time, the Contessa 32 was first designed in 1970 and has proven itself for both racing and seaworthiness in all conditions. It was a Contessa 32 that was the only yacht in the small boat class to finish the disastrous 1979 Fastnet race.
With the present owner for the past five years, this yacht is currently ashore awaiting new adventure. With berths for six, including two doubles, a full sized forward facing Nav station with quarter berth, a good sized galley with fridge & icebox and an attractive chesterfield style saloon area, this vessel is practical and homely with a traditional feel.
With pretty lines, a hank on headsail and a slab reefing mainsail, the deck is easy to move around and she has a deep, safe cockpit.
A trustworthy & versatile yacht for offshore or local sailing in all seasons, come rain or shine, calm or rough seas.
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.