Contessa 34
New Saildrive Seal 2016
- Boat REF# · 263375
- Length · 35'1"
- Year · 1983
- Construction · GRP
- Underwater profile · Fin
- Sleeping berths · 7
- Engine · 1 x diesel 25hp, Volvo MD 11 (1983)
- Lying · Near Plymouth, Devon, UK (viewing by appointment)
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Extra Details
| Designer | Doug Peterson |
|---|---|
| Builder | Jeremy Rogers Contessa Yachts |
| Lying | Near Plymouth, Devon, UK (viewing by appointment) |
| Fuel capacity | 19.8 USG Total - 1 Tanks |
| Water capacity | 49.5 USG Total - 2 Tanks |
| Last survey | 27/08/2005 |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x diesel 25hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Volvo MD 11 (1983) |
| Engine Hours | Not Recorded |
| Engine Cooled | Direct |
| Steering | tiller |
| Drive | saildrive |
| Prop(s) | 2 blade folding |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | 0.4 USG /hour At Cruising Speed |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 5 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 6 knots |
Dec 2019 Engine winterised
2018 Engine serviced
2017 New prop & boss fitted
2016/17 Engine removed and overhauled
2017 New exhaust manifold & new starter motor
2016 Electric panel rewired
2016 New saildrive seal
Fuel pre filter & raw water filter fitted
Adverc Charging System
Dimensions
| Length | 35'1" |
|---|---|
| Beam | 11'1" |
| Draft Min | 4'8" |
| Draft Max | 4'8" |
| Displacement | 17,419.5lbs |
| Headroom | 6'0" |
| Storage | Ashore |
Rig
Sloop rigged Selden Aluminium spars () with Stainless Steel standing rigging ()
Sails
| Reefing mainsail | Sanders - Slab () 2 Reefs |
|---|---|
| Headsail | - Furling () |
| Other sails | Spare Main () |
| Spinnaker with Snuffer () | |
| No 1, 2, 3 Working Jib () | |
| No 4 Alman Working Jib (unused) (2008) | |
| Storm Jib () | |
| Trisail () |
| Spinnaker gear |
|---|
2017 New UV panel on genoa
Double luff groove on headsail foil
Mast un-stepped annually and rigging checked
Emergency inner forestay fitted
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 3 batteries charged by: engine, shore power
Construction
| Construction | GRP |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Fin |
| Finish | Paint finish |
2019 Hull scrub, anti-foul & new anodes
Keel base strengthened with stainless steel frame when new
4 x Blakes seacocks
VARTM Vacuum assisted resin moulding
11 coats of Awl Grip on hull
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 7 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 3 |
| No. of single berths | 1 |
| Cabin(s) | 4 |
| Sink | 1 |
| Heads | 1 heads (Sea Toilet) |
Good storage space
New saloon lights
Interior wood work: solid teak and teak faced plywood
Crockery included
2 burner propane Stove
Accommodation
| Stove | |
|---|---|
| Broiler | |
| Oven | |
| Sink | |
| Cooler | |
| Pressurised water system | |
| Fresh water wash | |
| Non-Smokers |
Good storage space
New saloon lights
Interior wood work: solid teak and teak faced plywood
Crockery included
2 burner propane Stove
Deck Gear
| Sail cover | |
|---|---|
| Sprayhood | |
| Tonneau cover | |
| Rode | |
| Fenders | |
| Boathook | |
| Swim Ladder | |
| Instrument Covers |
3 halyard winches
4 sheet winches
3 anchors
(Bruce, CQR & Danforth )
131'3" of chain
98'5" of rode
Sail cover new 2017
Storage cradle included
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| Wind | |
| Radar | |
| VHF | |
| GPS | |
| Chart plotter | |
| Autopilot | |
| Stereo | |
| Navigation lights | |
| Fish Finder | |
| Depth sounder | |
| Radar Reflector |
Contest Compass x 2
Lowrance Depth X-4
Garmin GPS Map 292
Furuno Radar
Weather Station
VHF Marine IC-M50IEURO
Autohelm Wind & Depth
Safety Equipment
| Life buoys | |
|---|---|
| Danbuoy | |
| Horn | |
| Swim ladder |
2 bilge pumps (1 manual / 1 electric)
Spare tiller
Sea cock wooden bungs
Fire extinguishers
MoB system
Emergency forestay block & tackle
Bagged mobile boarding ladder
Broker's Comments
It’s easy to see why this strong, seaworthy, spacious, Contessa 34 hasn’t exchanged ownership much in her lifetime. Built on the same successful hull moulding as the OOD 34, this fast family cruiser with graceful lines has a longer cast iron keel, extra ballast and a skeg hung rudder giving extra stiffness and stability for tackling challenging conditions and making her a good all round passage maker.
Purchased as a ‘boat show model’ at the 1983 London Boat Show, she was proudly sailed home to Plymouth by the first owner. In 2001, she was relocated to Poole by the owners son. In 2006, she was sold and moved back to Plymouth by the current owners. Well looked after and sailed regularly until recently, this vessel has always been wintered ashore annually. Over each winter period, the engine has been serviced, the hull scrubbed & anti fouled and the mast has been stepped for regular rigging checks.
Other recent maintenance has included the renewal of the sail drive seal, the fitting of a new folding prop and the removal and overhaul of the engine (winter 2016/2017) amongst others.
Practical and well thought out, the accommodation includes three double cabins, good head room, additional berths in the saloon when required, a generous sized forward facing Nav station and a separate heads compartment for privacy.
With an extensive sail wardrobe and professionally finished Awlgrip topsides, this is an excellent opportunity to acquire a well maintained, fast, strong seaworthy cruiser / racer.
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.