The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Contessa 32

PROJECT
£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  317431
  • LOA  ·  9.75m
  • Year  ·  1978
  • Construction  ·  GRP
  • Underwater profile  ·  Fin
  • Berths  ·  6
  • Engine  ·  1 x Diesel 18hp, Volvo 2002 ()
  • Lying  ·  Clyde
Boatshed Scotland
Boatshed Scotland
Ian Sawkins

The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Extra Details

Designer David Sadler
Builder Jeremy Rogers
Lying Clyde
Fuel capacity 54.5 ltr Total - 1 Tanks
Water capacity 81.8 ltr Total - 1 Tanks
Last survey 02/11/2022

Mechanical

Engine 1 x Diesel 18hp
Engine make and model Volvo 2002 ()
Engine Hours Not Recorded
Engine Cooled Indirect
Steering Tiller
Drive Shaft
Prop(s) 2 Blade Fixed
Fuel consumption (approx) 1.3 ltr /hour At Cruising Speed
Cruising speed (approx) 5 knots
Max speed (approx) 6 knots
Engine spares

Engine check including replacement of engine mounts 2022. All electronics including alternator & engine starter professionally inspected 2022 and found sound. Battery monitors fitted 2022. Electrics rewired 2000.
Two AMG 12V batteries (80AH and 100 AH) (2022)

Dimensions

LOA 9.75m
LWL 7.31m
Beam 2.90m
Draft Min 1.68m
Draft Max 1.68m
Displacement 4,317kg
Storage Ashore

Rig

Sloop rigged Southern spars Aluminium spars () with stainless steel standing rigging (2020)

Sails

Mainsail Banks sails - Slab () Lazy Jacks, 4 Reefs
Headsail Banks Sails - Furling ()
Other sails Spinnaker (1995)
Tri Sail ()
Mainsail (1995)
Heavy Weather Jib ()
Storm Jib ()
Spinnaker gear

The Banks sails are currently with Saturn Sails. Mast Step replaced 2022. Port Cap shroud U-Bolt replaced.

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 240 shore power voltage, 2 batteries charged by: engine

Construction

Construction GRP
Underwater profile Fin
Finish Paint finish

Water Hand Pump added to Galley sink 2022. Replacement of the anchor locker bulkheads and relining the forecabin 2019
18 gallon GRP freshwater tank in bilge on pressurised supply

Accommodation

Total # of berths 6
No. of double berths 2
No. of single berths 2
Cabin(s) 2
Handbasin 1
Heads 1 heads (Manual)

Cooker and gas fittings replaced 2019. Refrigeration unit replaced 2021. LED lights throut cabin. USB charging points.
Eberspacher D2 diesel heater
Lee cloths for saloon berths
Cutlery, tableware, cooking pans and utensils
Winter cockpit cover

2 burner gas cooker/stove

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Grill
Oven
Sink
Refrigerator
Curtains
Cabin heating
Manual water system
Hot water system
Non-Smokers

Cooker and gas fittings replaced 2019. Refrigeration unit replaced 2021. LED lights throut cabin. USB charging points.
Eberspacher D2 diesel heater
Lee cloths for saloon berths
Cutlery, tableware, cooking pans and utensils
Winter cockpit cover

2 burner gas cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Sail cover
Sprayhood
Cockpit cover
Warps
Fenders
Boathook
Swim Ladder
Instrument Covers

2 halyard winches
4 sheet winches
Manual Lewmar windlass
2 anchors
(15 kg Bruce and 25lb CQR)
60.00m of chain
100.00m of warp

Nav Equipment

Compass
Speed
Log
Wind
Navtex
Stereo
Clock
Barometer
Navigation lights
Echo sounder
Radar Reflector

Safety Equipment

Carbon Monoxide detector
Liferaft
Life buoys
Searchlight
Danbuoy
Horn
Boarding ladder
Emergency steering

3 bilge pumps (2 manual / 1 Electric)

Date of last life raft service: 03-05-2022

Broker's Comments

For Sale as a Project Boat

The current owners do not have the time to undertake the works alongside other work and family commitments.

This Contessa 32 is for sale as a project boat. The owners advise requiring the following works
• Repairs to leading edge of keel
• Replacement of missing cap rail (Replacement pre-formed teak cap rail included in the sale) and broken taff rail
• Remove, refurbish and reseal all windows (set of new inter-screws included)
• Repair to sprung stringers to fore cabin, port side, mast step area and starboard quarter berth (See Jim Abernethy Survey Report)
• Replacement of damaged sections of roller furling luff spar and worn gooseneck (Fairley Rigging quotation available upon request)
• Repairs to genoa luff, currently with Saturn Sails
• Sealing of handrails, cap rails and oiling of cockpit teak.
Cosmetically she would also benefit from:
• Fair and repainting of the Topsides and deck (currently International Mediterranean White, believed to be a 2 packs system applied c 1998)
• Re-bedding and caulking the teak cockpit seats.

The current owners bought her in July 2019 with a view to cruising the coast of Britain & Ireland. After a summer in the Inner Hebrides she was brought to Fairlie Quay for a refit addressing all the issues raised in the Pre-purchase Survey Report including:-
• Replacement of the cooker with a stainless steel 2 burner hob plus oven & grill
• Complete replacement and certification of the gas installation
• Complete replacement of standing rigging including inner forestay and all turnbuckles and most of the running rigging
• Replacement of the anchor locker bulkheads and relining the fore cabin
• Replacement of original navigation instruments with a NMEA 2000 network (see inventory below)
• Exhaust Fitting re-bedded and hose replaced

Covid restricted cruising in 2020 and 2021 however, she was moved to her new home in Caernarfon and cruised the Irish Sea while preparing to cruise around Britain in 2022. Early in 2022 these plans changed when she was entered in the RWYC Round Britain & Ireland 2 Handed Race (a World Sailing Category 2 race). She went on to take 6th place overall taking new records for Youngest Skipper (20) Youngest Team (19 & 20) and youngest female entrant (19). To comply with the requirements of World Sailing Cat 2 she received the following checks and upgrades in 2022:
• Full keel and rudder survey, Mast-out rigging survey.
• Engine check, including replacement of bearers
• All electronics including alternator & engine starter professionally inspected and found sound, digital battery monitors fitted.
• Replaced Mast step with new including lashing facility for mast foot
• Port cap shroud U-Bolt replaced as a precaution following minor surface corrosion.
• Water hand pump added to galley sink as back up to the pressurised water system.
• WC fitted with diverter valve for use as an emergency bilge pump
• Mainsail fitted with additional high reef point (50% of luff)
Following the RB&I she completed an anticlockwise circumnavigation of Britain via the Caledonian Canal.

There is also a survey available for prospective buyers.

These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.

This Contessa 32 has been personally photographed and viewed by Ian Sawkins of Boatshed Scotland. Click here for contact details.

Owners FAQ's

How long have you owned the boat for?

4 years

Why are you selling her?

No time to sail

Where have you sailed her?

Round Britain & Ireland

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