1972 Contessa 32 for sale in UK

Description

The Contessa 32 fin keel distance cruiser racer, these boats need no formal introduction and still remain one of the most admired yachts ever designed. Classic lines with a curvaceous under water hull shape, you have it all in one of these. This example has had numerous updates over the years, includes, Engine overhaul, Hull professionally repainted, Mast removed and rig checked, Standing rigging replaced 2016, Darglow feathering three bladed prop, 80W solar panel, wind vane steering, Chart plotter, and much more. FURTHER REDUCED . . . . . .VERY MOTIVATED SELLER SPECIFICATION: Contessa 32 cruiser racer designed by Sadler and built by Jeremy Rogers Ltd Encapsulated lead ballast deep fin keel Skeg hung rudder Tiller and wind vane steering Aft cockpit with artificial laid teak sections Iroko grab rails Stainless steel pushpit and pulpit Black GRP Painted hull with white/grey deck painted ENGINE: Beta Marine BD662 3-cylinder 18 hp diesel engine (Full overhaul 2023) Engine hours approx 2799 Last services 2023 Shaft drive with Darglow feathering three bladed prop Cruise speed 5 knots Max speed 6 knots Consumption approx 1 litre per hour Range approx 160 Nm ELECTRICS: 3 x 12 volt batteries charged by engine alternator A/h rating 300 Onboard Sterling Pro Charge Ultra battery charger and 80W solar panel 240V a/c Shore power with 20 metre approx. cable TANKAGE: Fuel 35-40 litres in stainless steel tank Water 70 litres in GRP tank RIG: Sloop rig Gold Aluminium mast and silver Aluminium boom Stainless steel standing rigging (2016 renewed) Removable baby stay, adjustable back stay Mainsail with 3 battens – slab reefing 3 points Headsail with Seldon furling reefing Spinnaker pole with mounted track on mast WINCHES: 1 x Lewmar 8 single speed + 1x Lewmar 25 single speed winch - Coachroof 2x Antel 40’s 2 speed Genoa winches – Cockpit 1x Antel 8 + Lewmar 7 - Mast SAILS: Mainsail Genoa Spinnaker x 2 with snuffers Other headsails/chutes Storm jib Age of sails unknown ACCOMMODATION: 5 berths in 2 cabins 1 double berth and 3 singles Varnished joinery finish with green upholstery Saloon area with seating around saloon table for up to 4-6 persons Heads compartment with Levac toilet and pull out wash basin Galley with gas fired Nelson two burners, oven and grill Stainless steel sink with hand pump for cold water supply Colmatic Wafco MDC6 12 volt fridge INVENTORY NAVIGATION: Compass – X2 VHF radio – Lawrence LVR 250 DSC Depth/ Log/speed – Simrad Wind - Simrad GPS – Garmin GPSmap551 – chart table Chart plotter – GPS map 702 (New 2019)– Cockpit AIS Receiver via Garmin map 702 Auto pilot – Raymarine ST400 with tiller ram. (Not used as not working correctly). Needs servicing and/or the wiring checked. GENERAL EQUIPMENT: Anchors x 2 – 15 kg Rocna and 10 kg Bruce as back up with approx 50 metres chain Windlass – Lewmar Electric operated for nav table and foredeck (New 2016) Life raft – Seago four man with cradle to bolt in front of mast, out of date/not serviced Lifebuoy – on transom Danbuoy – on transom Flares – out of date EPIRB – McMurdo Wind vane self steering – Wind Pilot Pacific on transom Bilge pump manual – Whale Gas detector for carbon monoxide Barometer Radar reflector Swim ladder – stainless steel Boat hook Fenders x 4 Warps x 4 Engine spares inc lava toilet spares OWNERS COMMENTS: In current ownership for the last 18 months. A change in circumstances has caused us to cut short our ownership Ashore during 2022 for engine overhaul and other repairs In 2023 she was launched in May from Baltic Wharf and moored in Dartmouth. She has been out on recreational cruises in Start Bay and competed in two races this season, winning one, a joy to sail. RECENT UPDATES: 2023 Engine overhauled by New Wave Marine. Works included bench testing with new gear box seal, new engine mounts, drive, new fuel hoses, repaired wiring loom and new water filter installed. Service included new engine anode, impellor, oil and filters. Goose neck replaced with new by Lee Rodgers New gas hoses installed by Gas Safe Marine. New gas bottle Starboard side saloon panel repaired and re-varnished. Cockpit grid removed and repaired and redecorated. Earthing wire replaced Heads seacocks removed, cleaned and regreased. 2021 Deck painted with two pack International and KIWI grip - didn’t get to finish cockpit 2020 Removed mast Rigging checked Levac toilet service pump cleaned and ‘o’ rings replaced, works well New tiller made and fitted New sprayhood and stack pack 2018 Removed engine to restore the engine bay and service valves New hoses and exhaust New engine mounts Service and paint engine New alternator and spare Removed rudder and had it split, checked tangs were good inside, then re-glassed Replaced rudder stock bushings 2017 New batteries - solar panel added and keeps them topped up so no problem to run fridge 2016 Stainless steel standing rigging renewed Disclaimer: Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of these details their accuracy is not guaranteed and they are intended as a guide only and do not constitute a contract. A prospective buyer is strongly advised to employ a qualified Marine surveyor to carry out a survey of the vessel which should include an engine assessment where appropriate. Baltic Yacht Brokerage are acting as a Broker for the Vendor of this vessel, who unless otherwise stated, is not selling in the course of any business.

Boat details

Price

GBP 21500

Location

UK

Year

1972

Category

Sailboats

Make

Contessa

Model

32

Length

32.0 ft

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