The world-renowned Contessa 32 needs little introduction. This classic cruiser/racer is well known for its seaworthiness and offshore performance. She has had two owners since new and appears to be in a well-maintained condition. During its current tenure, she has had several upgrades including a new windlass, AIS receiver and fuel tank. For those looking for a fantastic cruising boat with lovely lines, then she is the boat for you. Viewing by appointment only through the Suffolkor email:
Accommodation The accommodation offers up to six berths within two cabins. In the forecabin, there is a double V-berth and stowage below. Opening hatch to the foredeck. Full width heads compartment with Jabsco marine toilet and a pressurised hot and cold water supply to an extendable shower. Wet locker opposite to starboard. Stepping aft into the saloon, there is a U-shaped dinette to port with a single drop leaf table to centre, that drops to form a double berth. Single settee berth opposite to starboard. Good stowage around the saloon provide by handy lockers and shelving. The L-shape galley is in the port quarter which has a Techimpex two burner gas cooker with a grill and oven. Stainless steel sink with pressurised hot and cold water supply, as well as a separate manual cold water supply. Top loading fridge. Opposite to starboard, is the forward facing chart table with the electrical distribution panel, navigation equipment and chart stowage. Single quarter berth behind. Approximately 70 litre freshwater capacity. Cream vinyl upholstery. Curtains. Mechanical Systems Located behind the companionway, is the Beta BD 722 three cylinder 20 HP naturally aspirated diesel engine, installed new in 2004. Electric start, fresh water cooled via a heat exchanger. Shaft drive via a reduction gearbox to a fixed 3 bladed propeller. Single lever controls. Engine exhaust temperature alarm. Approximately 33 litre fuel tank. Approximately 645 engine hours. Annually serviced by knowledgeable owner. Electrical Systems 12 v engine start battery 12 v domestic battery (new 2024) 70amp alternator 240 volts shore power with outlets 15amp Victron battery charger Immersion heater NASA BM-1 battery monitor Inverter Sails and Spars Masthead rigged Bermudan sloop. Keel-stepped alloy mast and boom. New boom in 2022 with single line reefing. Stainless steel standing rigging (new 2022). Terylene running rigging. Two Harken 40 self tailing sheet winches. Lewmar 25 two speed halyard winch. Two Lewmar 8 secondary winches. Two Lewmar 8 Control line winches. Tides Marine low friction main sail luff track (new 2022) Mainsail / Hagoort / Dacron / 2006 Furling genoa / Hagoort / Dacron / 2006 Hank on genoa / Hagoort / Dacron / 2006 Gennaker / North Sails / 85 oz / 2005 Hank on Storm Jib / Gastra / Dacron / Age unknown Deck Equipment Manson Supreme 25kg anchor with approximately 40m of chain Lewmar Pro Series electric windlass with remote CQR kedge anchor with chain and warp Stackpack Sprayhood with enclosure Various fenders and warps Cockpit enclosure Storage cradle Full winter cover Flush cockpit winter cover Avon Redstart dinghy Mariner 2HP, 2 stroke outboard Navigation Equipment Raymarine Hybridtouch Chartplotter Raymarine i70 wind, speed and depth instrument (new 2022 2 x Plastimo steering compasses Standard Horizon Explorer DSC VHF radio (new 2020) Raymarine 700 AIS transponder (new 2022) Raymarine ST 2000 auto pilot(new 2020) Raymarine handheld VHF Safety Equipment Fire extinguishers CO detector Deck light Horseshoe lifebuoy Lifejackets Electronic flare Electric bilge pump Two manual bilge pumps Rechargeable Aquasignal spot light Construction Built by Jeremy Rogers in 1977 to a David Sadler design. White gelcoat GRP hull with style stripes. White GRP superstructure with a blue moulded non-slip finish. Teak toe rail. Fin keel with encapsulated lead ballast. Tiller steering to a skeg hung rudder. Aft self-draining cockpit.