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1972 Contessa 32

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sail used Listed 1 day ago
£21,000
via Williams & Smithells
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Specifications

Make Contessa
Model 32
Year 1972
Length 32.0ft (9.8m)
Hull Material grp
Engine Beta Marine BD 722 20 hp diesel engine
Fuel Type diesel
Location Itchenor, West Sussex
Engine Make Beta Marine
Engine Power 20 hp
VAT Status paid

Equipment & Extras

key information
Location: Itchenor, West Sussex, Builder / Designer: Contessa / Jeremy Rogers, Model: 32, Boat Category: Cruiser Racer, Construction: GRP, Year: 1972, LOA: 32, Keel Type: Long Fin, Engine: Beta

Market Position

Priced below 80% of similar listings

Based on 5 comparable Contessa 32

Buyer's market

Conditions favour buyers for Contessa 32. Frequent price drops. Room to negotiate.

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Description

1972 Contessa 32 | Exceptional Single-Owner Example of a True Offshore Classic COSANTES is a truly special example of the legendary Contessa 32 — built in 1972, launched in 1973 and remarkably still in her original ownership from new. Few Contessa 32s can claim such provenance, making her an increasingly rare find. Designed by David Sadler and built by Jeremy Rogers, the model earned an outstanding reputation for offshore capability and seaworthiness, becoming one of the most respected cruiser-racers of her generation. COSANTES has clearly been carefully maintained throughout her life and rema...

Change History

1 event tracked

New listing appeared

via Williams & Smithells

1 day ago

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15% (£3,150)
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6.9%
4.9% 9.9%
Monthly Finance Payment
£206
£17,850 over 10 years at 6.9% APR

Monthly Running Costs (estimated)

Mooring / berthing £317
Insurance £26
Maintenance £53
Fuel £67
Running costs subtotal £462/mo
True Monthly Cost
£668
Finance + running costs combined
Finance 31% Running costs 69%
Total Interest
£6,910
Total Cost (finance)
£27,910

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£21,000
Listed by Williams & Smithells Direct
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Deal Score

Fair Price 7/10

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Same Boat, Different Prices?

We found 8 other Contessa 32 listings. Compare prices across brokers.

2023 Contessa 32
TheYachtMarket · Falmouth, United Kingdom
160 hrs
£225,000
£204,000 more
1982 Contessa 32
TheYachtMarket · Hamble, United Kingdom
£34,950
£13,950 more
1974 Contessa 32
TheYachtMarket · Brixham, United Kingdom
£21,500
£500 more
1977 Contessa 32
TheYachtMarket · Suffolk Yacht Harbour, United...
645 hrs
£29,500
£8,500 more
2018 Contessa 32
TheYachtMarket · Cadiz, Andalusia, Spain
320 hrs
£51,153
£30,153 more
1976 Contessa 32
TheYachtMarket · Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
£32,000
£11,000 more
1972 Contessa 32
TheYachtMarket · Totnes Devon, United Kingdom
£21,500
£500 more
1973 Contessa 32
TheYachtMarket · Emsworth, United Kingdom
£15,000
£6,000 less

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5 comparable boats found. Market range: £15,000 to £32,000

Listed 1 days , shorter than 80% of comparable boats

No red flags detected on initial screening

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