1972 Contessa 32

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. JUST FURTHER REDUCED . . . . .VERY MOTIVATED SELLER SPECIFICATION:Contessa 32 cruiser racer designed by Sadler and built by Jeremy Rogers LtdEncapsulated lead ballast deep fin keelSkeg hung rudderTiller and wind vane steeringAft cockpit with artificial laid teak sections Iroko grab railsStainless steel pushpit and pulpitBlack GRP Painted hull with white/grey deck paintedENGINE:Beta Marine BD662 3-cylinder 18 hp diesel engine (Full overhaul 2023)Engine hours approx 2799Last services 2023Shaft drive with Darglow feathering three bladed propCruise speed 5 knotsMax speed 6 knots Consumption approx 1 litre per hourRange approx 160 NmELECTRICS:3 x 12 volt batteries charged by engine alternatorA/h rating 300Onboard Sterling Pro Charge Ultra battery charger and 80W solar panel240V a/c Shore power with 20 metre approx. cableTANKAGE:Fuel 35-40 litres in stainless steel tank Water 70 litres in GRP tank RIG:Sloop rigGold Aluminium mast and silver Aluminium boomStainless steel standing rigging (2016 renewed)Removable baby stay, adjustable back stayMainsail with 3 battens – slab reefing 3 points Headsail with Seldon furling reefingSpinnaker pole with mounted track on mastWINCHES:1 x Lewmar 8 single speed + 1x Lewmar 25 single speed winch - Coachroof2x Antel 40’s 2 speed Genoa winches – Cockpit1x Antel 8 + Lewmar 7 - MastSAILS:MainsailGenoa Spinnaker x 2 with snuffersOther headsails/chutesStorm jibAge of sails unknownACCOMMODATION: 5 berths in 2 cabins1 double berth and 3 singlesVarnished joinery finish with green upholsterySaloon area with seating around saloon table for up to 4-6 personsHeads compartment with Levac toilet and pull out wash basinGalley with gas fired Nelson two burners, oven and grillStainless steel sink with hand pump for cold water supplyColmatic Wafco MDC6 12 volt fridgeINVENTORYNAVIGATION: Compass – X2VHF radio – Lawrence LVR 250 DSCDepth/ Log/speed – SimradWind - SimradGPS – Garmin GPSmap551 – chart tableChart plotter – GPS map 702 (New 2019)– CockpitAIS Receiver via Garmin map 702Auto 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 servicedLifebuoy – on transomDanbuoy – on transomFlares – out of dateEPIRB – McMurdoWind vane self steering – Wind Pilot Pacific on transomBilge pump manual – WhaleGas detector for carbon monoxideBarometerRadar reflectorSwim ladder – stainless steelBoat hookFenders x 4Warps x 4Engine spares inc lava toilet sparesOWNERS COMMENTS:In current ownership for the last 18 months.A change in circumstances has caused us to cut short our ownershipAshore during 2022 for engine overhaul and other repairsIn 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:2023Engine 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 RodgersNew gas hoses installed by Gas Safe Marine. New gas bottleStarboard side saloon panel repaired and re-varnished.Cockpit grid removed and repaired and redecorated.Earthing wire replaced Heads seacocks removed, cleaned and regreased.2021Deck painted with two pack International and KIWI grip - didn’t get to finish cockpit2020Removed mastRigging checked Levac toilet service pump cleaned and ‘o’ rings replaced, works wellNew tiller made and fittedNew sprayhood and stack pack2018 Removed engine to restore the engine bay and service valvesNew hoses and exhaustNew engine mountsService and paint engine New alternator and spareRemoved rudder and had it split, checked tangs were good inside, then re-glassedReplaced rudder stock bushings 2017New batteries - solar panel added and keeps them topped up so no problem to run fridge 2016Stainless steel standing rigging renewedDisclaimer: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.