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1988 Contest 41
Sail
Used
Listed 0 days ago
Specifications
Make
Contest
Model
41
Year
1988
Length
41.0ft (12.5m)
Beam
1.17m
Draft
0.55m
Hull Material
GRP
Engine
Volvo Penta MD31A marine diesel engine 60hp @ 2,800rpm 4 cylinder, naturally aspirated, indirectly cooled Hydraulic reversing marine gearbox Single lever morse control. Engine Hours: 7336
Fuel Type
diesel
Location
Argyll, United Kingdom
Equipment & Extras
- LOA
- 12.5m
- LWL
- 10m
- Beam
- 1.1735m
- Fuel
- diesel
- Draft
- 0.5486m
- Engine
- Volvo Penta MD31A marine diesel engine 60hp @ 2,800rpm 4 cylinder, naturally aspirated, indirectly cooled Hydraulic reversing marine gearbox Single lever morse control
- Keel Type
- Winged Keel
- Displacement
- 13500kg
- Engine Hours
- 7336
- Fuel Capacity
- 425l
- Hull Construction
- GRP hull with bolt-on ballast keel
- Drinking Water Capacity
- 600l
- Original gelcoat finish on topsides
- Cast iron wing keel
- Brunton Autoprop, 3 blade, bronze feathering prop
- Fisher Panda 4000S PMS (4.2KVA) marine diesel generator
- Sleipner bow thruster
- Engine and domestic batteries replaced 2022/23
- Garmin autopilot system
- Garmin GPSmap7408 MFD plotter / radar display
- Garmin GMI 10 navigation instrument displays x3
- Garmin AIS600 Class B Transceiver
- Lowrance Link 8 DSC VHF
- Webasto diesel fired blown air heating system
- Furlex 300E electric roller reefing system for genoa
- Andersen 54 electric primary winches
- North Sails Nordac mainsail and genoa fitted in 2018
- Sprayhood and cockpit tent fitted new in 2021
- 3 blade, bronze fixed prop (spare)
- Lewmar Mamba wheel steering system
- Emergency tiller
- Hydrovane wind vane system
- Voltmaster battery charger (230VAC – 12VDC, 50amp)
- Adverc alternator controller
- Merlin AMS alternator Management system
- NASA BM 1 Voltmeter and Ammeter
- Pressurised hot and cold water system
- Manual Bilge Pump
- Automatic Bilge Pump
- Pressurised deck/anchor wash
- NASA Marine Target NAVTEX PRO
- Nelson gas cooker (2 burner, oven and grill)
- Built-in top loading Fridge
- Built-in top loading Freezer
- Double stainless steel sinks
- 2x Jabsco manual marine toilets
- Pioneer radio/CD head unit
- Pioneer 12 stack CD player
- Speakers in saloon and cockpit
- Selden mast and spars
- Stainless steel standing rigging
- Removable inner forestay
- In-mast roller reefing mainsail
- Selden rod kicker
- Spinnaker pole
- Running backstays
- Backstay tensioner
- Selden detachable bow sprit
- Lewmar mainsheet track and car system (2021)
- Lewmar genoa track and car system
- 1x Lewmar 40 mainsail control lines winch
- 1x Enkes 22ASC mainsheet winch
- 1x Enkes 26 mast mounted halyard winch
- #3 Jib (hank-on)
- Cruising Chute with snuffer
- Pedestal Cover
- Winter Cockpit Cover
- 25kg Rocna anchor on 80m, 10mm chain rode
- CQR anchor on chain/warp rode
- Lewmar electric windlass with remote control
- Mooring Warps
- Fenders
- Fender step
- Fender Board
- Double stainless steel bow roller
- Stainless steel pulpit and pushpit rails
- Stainless steel stanchions
- Double-tier stainless steel guard rails
- Guardwire gates
- Deck-mounted mooring cleats
- Outboard storage bracket
- Transom gate
- Transom-mounted swimming ladder
- Masthead tricolour and anchor light (LED)
- Steaming light
- Deck flood light
- Low level navigation lights
- Horseshoe buoy with light
- Danbuoy with light
- Throwing line
- Jackstays
- Pilot gas alarm system
- Carbon monoxide alarm
- Smoke alarm
Description
The Dutch boat builder Conyplex have been producing yachts under the Contest brand name for more than 55 years. The designer Dick Zall, has enjoyed a long relationship with the Contest brand and has drawn most of the models since the 1970’s. Built in a traditional style the Contest yachts boast a high quality finish and fine joinery work below decks comparable with the major Scandinavian builders. With her current owners since 2006 the Contest 41 ANNA MAE has proven to be the ideal short handed cruising yacht with her current owners spending much of their time afloat with just two aboard; exploring the waters of Scotland’s west coast. Having become part of the family ANNA MAE is now reluctantly offered for sale. Her inventory highlights including: Original gelcoat finish on topsides Cast iron wing keel Volvo Penta MD31A (60hp) marine diesel engine Brunton Autoprop, 3 blade, bronze feathering prop Fisher Panda 4000S PMS (4.2KVA) marine diesel generator Sleipner bow thruster Engine and domestic batteries replaced 2022/23 Garmin autopilot system Garmin GPSmap7408 MFD plotter / radar display Garmin GMI 10 navigation instrument displays x3 Garmin AIS600 Class B Transceiver Lowrance Link 8 DSC VHF Webasto diesel fired blown air heating system Furlex 300E electric roller reefing system for genoa Andersen 54 electric primary winches North Sails Nordac mainsail and genoa fitted in 2018 Sprayhood and cockpit tent fitted new in 2021 Wintering ashore in Creran Marine the Contest 41 ANNA MAE is available for immediate viewing by appointment. CONSTRUCTION Hull Construction: GRP moulded hull Balsa sandwich construction GRP formed internal structural members Plywood bulkheads laminated to hull Teak rubbing strake with stainless steel coping Original off-white gelcoat Underwater hull epoxy coated winter 1993/94 Underwater hull blasted to remove antifouling in 2006 Underwater hull rubbed back with wet & dry every winter since 2006 Black antifouling below waterline Deck & Superstructure Construction: GRP moulded deck incorporating coachroof and self-draining cockpit Balsa sandwich construction Non-slip moulded texture to finish coachroof Laid teak decks to finish sidedecks, foredeck and aft deck Teak slats to finish cockpit seating and sole Keel & Rudder: Cast iron wing keel Full depth skeg hung rudder MACHINERY Engine & gearbox: Volvo Penta MD31A marine diesel engine 60hp @ 2,800rpm 4 cylinder, naturally aspirated, indirectly cooled Hydraulic reversing marine gearbox Single lever morse control Maintenance & Performance: Recorded running hours - 7336hrs Engine last serviced October 2023 Cruising speed 6kts @ 1800rpm Propulsion & Steering: Stainless steel prop shaft Compression type stuffing gland Brunton Autoprop, 3 blade, bronze feathering prop 3 blade, bronze fixed prop as spare Lewmar Mamba wheel steering system Emergency tiller Generator: Fisher Panda 4000S PMS marine diesel generator 4.2kVA Fisher Panda P4 remote control panel Record running hours 1377.3hrs Autopilot: Garmin autopilot system DSC Lewmar Mamba autopilot drive unit Self-Steering: Hydrovane wind vane system Bow Thruster: Sleipner, tunnel mounted 6hp bow thruster Joystick controller mounted in coaming recess to port side of helm ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS Voltage Systems: 12VDC onboard power system 230VAC shore/generator power system Shore Power System: Extension lead to connect to shore supply Single connection point Hardwired RCD protected system 3 Pin UK sockets, battery charger, water heater Battery Banks: Engine Battery (powering engine, bow thurster, windlass and furlex) – 1x 12VD, 230Ah AGM battery (2022) Generator Battery – 1x 12VDC Domestic Batteries – 4x 12VDC, 105Ah, sealed lead acid (2023) Battery Charger: Voltmaster battery charger 230VAC – 12VDC, 50amp Alternators: Dual engine mounted alternators Dedicated alternator for engine battery Dedicated alternator for domestic batteries Adverc alternator controller Merlin AMS alternator Management system Battery Monitor: NASA BM 1 Voltmeter and Ammeter on ships switch panel Other Electrical: 12VDC charging socket PLUMBING SYSTEMS Fresh Water: Pressurised hot and cold water system Mixer tap in galley Mixer tap in both heads, extending for use as shower head Hot water provided from calorifier heated by engine cooling water or 230VAC immersion heater Bilge Pumps: Manual Bilge Pump Automatic Bilge Pump Deck Wash: Pressurised deck/anchor wash 12VDC pressure pump Fixed hose with jet-spray nozzle TANKAGE Fuel: Single diesel tank Stainless steel tank construction Approximate capacity 425ltrs Fresh Water: Twin fresh water tanks Stainless steel tank construction Approximate capacity 300ltrs each Approximate total capacity 600ltrs Holding Tanks: Single black water tank Stainless steel tank construction Approximate capacity 45ltrs NAVIGATION & COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT On Deck: Depth/Speed/Log/Wind – Garmin GMI 10 configurable LCD displays x3 Plotter/Radar – Garmin GPSmap7408 MFD with Garmin radar scanner mounted on mast (2020) Magnetic Compass – mounted on pedestal At Chart Table: GPS Repeater Communications Equipment: DSC VHF – Lowrance Link 8 DSC VHF AIS – Garmin AIS600 Class B transceiver SSB Radio – Not currently in commission Navtex – NASA Marine Target NAVTEX PRO DOMESTIC EQUIPMENT Galley: Galley Stove – Nelson gas cooker. 2 burner, oven and grill. Gimbal mounted. Fridge – Built-in top loading Freezer – Built-in top loading Double stainless steel sinks Mixer tap Heads: Heads - 2x Jabsco manual marine toilets Holding Tank – Forward head discharging overboard or to holding tank Wash hand basin x2 Mixer taps, extending for use as a shower x2 Heating & Ventilation: Webasto diesel fired, blown air heating system Thermostatic cabin controller 6 outlets Lighting: Overhead lighting throughout LED light units fitted in galley Reading lights over bunks in cabin Reading lights in way of saloon seating Gimballed oil lamp mounted in saloon x2 Lighting in engine space Entertainment: Pioneer radio/CD head unit Pioneer 12 stack CD player Speakers in saloon and cockpit ACCOMMODATION Summary of Accommodation: Double cabin forward with ensuite heads access Forward heads Saloon Galley Nav Station Master cabin aft with ensuite heads Accommodation Finish: Joinery work of teak veneered plywood with solid teak trims Joinery work finished in satin varnish Teak and holly veneered soleboards Vinyl covered panels with teak trims to finish head linings Description of Accommodation from Forward: Forward Cabin: Two single berths in V-layout. Infill section to create double berth Shelves outboard of bunks overhead to port and starboard Standing room between bunks and aft. Dresser unit outboard to port aft with storage locker beneath and above. En-suite access to head on starboard side aft Forward Heads: Located within forward cabin to starboard Inboard facing manual marine toilet mounted outboard aft Counter top forward with inset wash hand basin Vanity lockers outboard and below countertop Saloon: Bench seating down port side L-shaped saloon seating down starboard side Both saloon settees converting to occasional single berths with lee cloths Saloon table mounted on central pole with fold leaf to port side Lockers above settee backs outboard with countertop above Storage lockers outboard of settee back rests and below settee bases Galley: Located to port side of companionway U-shaped galley Double stainless steel sinks forward, inboard Worktop outboard with top loading fridge located below Gimbal mounted cooker outboard centrally Worktop aft with top loading freezer located below outboard section of worktop Selection of lockers beneath worktop Selection of lockers above worktop outboard and aft Nav Station: Forward facing chart table to starboard of companionway Forward facing navigators seat Chart storage within table top, locker beneath table top forward Ships switch panel outboard of navigators seating Master Aft Cabin: Accessed to starboard side aft of nav station Two single berths outboard to port and starboard with standing room between Infill section creates a large double berth spanning full width of cabin Lockers with counter top above running the length of the bunk outboard Dresser unit running forward of berth to starboard with countertop, lockers above and below En-suite heads located forward to port Aft Heads: En-suite heads for aft cabin Counter top with inset wash hand basin located outboard aft Vanity locker outboard and below counter top Manual marine toilet mounted outboard forward. Teak slat seat folding down over head to provide shower seat DECK EQUIPMENT Rig: Deck stepped, masthead sloop rig Mast and spars of silver anodised alloy, manufactured by Selden Stainless steel standing rigging – date of last replacement? Furlex 300E electric roller reefing system mounted on forestay Removable inner forestay for flying hank-on staysail In-mast roller reefing mainsail Selden rod kicker Spinnaker pole Running backstays for use with inner forestay Backstay tensioner Selden detachable bow sprit for flying cruising chute Lewmar mainsheet track and car system (2021) Lewmar genoa track and car system Winches: Primary Winches – 2x Andersen 54, electric, two-speed, self-tailing Mainsail Contol Lines Winch – 1x Lewmar 40, two-speed, self-tailing Mainsheet Winch - 1x Enkes 22ASC, single-speed, self-tailing Mast Mounted Halyard Winch – 1x Enkes 26, two-speed Sails: Mainsail – In-mast roller reefing, vertical battens. North Sails 3D Nordac (2018) Genoa – Roller reefing. 150%. North Sails Nordac (2018) #3 Jib – White Dacron, hank-on. Rigged on inner forestay as staysail Cruising Chute – Fitted with snuffer Canvas Work: Sprayhood – Owen Sails 2021 Cockpit Tent – Owen Sails 2021 Pedestal Cover Winter Cockpit Cover Anchoring & Mooring: Bower Anchor – 25kg Rocna anchor on 80m, 10mm chain rode Kedge Anchor – CQR anchor on chain/warp rode Electric Windlass – Lewmar electric windlass with chain gypsy and warping drum. Remote control and secondary control in cockpit Mooring Warps – Selection Fenders – Selection including fender step Fender Board General: Double stainless steel bow roller Stainless steel pulpit and pushpit rails Deck-mounted stainless steel stanchions supporting double-tier stainless steel guard rails Guardwire gates to port and starboard Deck-mounted mooring cleats forward, midships and aft Deck-mounted electric windlass Under deck storage locker aft of windlass Lines run aft from mast along starboard side of coachroof Fixed, alloy framed lower windscreen section Moulded cockpit coaming wrapping around cockpit with short section of coachroof aft of cockpit U-shaped cockpit seating wrapping around pedestal at aft end of cockpit Lazarette lockers beneath aft deck to port and starboard Outboard storage bracket mounted on port aft rail Transom gate to access the transom-mounted swimming ladder SAFTEY EQUIPMENT: General note on safety equipment: Any safety equipment such as liferafts, Epirbs, fire extinguishers and flares etc. are usually personal to the current owner(s) and if being left on-board as part of the sale of a used vessel may require routine servicing, replacement, or changing to meet a new owners specific needs. Navigation Lights: Masthead tricolour and anchor light – LED Steaming light Deck flood light Low level navigation lights Life saving: Horseshoe buoy with light Danbuoy with light Throwing line Jackstays Gas Alarm – Pilot alarm system Carbon monoxide alarm Smoke alarm DISCLAIMER In this case we are acting as brokers only. The Owner is not selling in the course of a business. whilst every care has been taken in their preparation , the correctness of these particulars is not guaranteed. The Purchaser is strongly advised to check the particulars and where appropriate at their expense to employ a qualified Marine Surveyor to carry out a survey and/or to have an engine trial conducted which if conducted by us shall not imply any liability for such engine on our part. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice
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£
15%
(£7,425)
10%
50%
6.9%
4.9%
9.9%
Monthly Finance Payment
£486
£42,075 over 10 years at 6.9% APR
Monthly Running Costs (estimated)
Mooring / berthing
£429
Insurance
£62
Maintenance
£107
Fuel
£67
Running costs subtotal
£665/mo
True Monthly Cost
£1,151
Finance + running costs combined
Finance 42%
Running costs 58%
Total Interest
£16,288
Total Cost (finance)
£65,788
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