Contessa 32

Electronics

Compass, Radio, Gps, Cd player, Wind speed and direction, Depthsounder, Vhf

Electricity/ Motor Contessa 32

Beta Marine BD722 20hp diesel engine 1999
Cruising velocity 5 knots
Maximum velocity 6 knots
Estimated gasoline consumption 1.4lt per hour
Fuel basin seating 45 litres
Fuel basin sight line
Three 20lt spare gasoline cans
Regularly serviced
Cutlass bearing changed 2019
Shore potential socket
Sterling Power ProSport 5A charger charger
75Ah engine charger 2019
85Ah domestics charger 2019

Shore power inlet

Deck equipment

The forward compartment has two single docks which can be converted into a double dock with the cushion infill. Sail safe under the docks. Berth padding refreshed 2018, LED Classic dock illumination fresh 2021, two seaportillumination, fresh overfront hatch 2021, under dock stowage and shelf stowage.
Head to seaport with sea toilet and hanging wet safe opposite to starboard.
Sliding door leads through to the bar with U shaped accommodation and dining desk to seaport,
Boards and padding to convert to a king dimensions dock across bar. Bench settee to starboard with lee cloth.
Forward facing blueprint desk to starboard with a quarter dock aft. Galley to seaport.
The seaportillumination were all replaced in 2019, curtains 2020, LED reading illumination 2021. All dock, galley and blueprint desk illumination refreshed in 2021.
Engine access under central companionway
Galley
2 burner Origo 3000 alcohol fuelled hob
Ample space to fit full hob/oven/grill if desired 
Stainless steel sink
Cold water supply by hand pump
Two top access, deep, cool boxes
Storage
Heads 
Blakes hand-operated marina toilet 
Wash hand tank
Manually pumped chilly water
Small item stowage
Hanging safe to starboard
Port and starboard seaportillumination

Tiller, Mainsail cover, Radar reflector, Spinnaker pole, Spray hood

Comfort / Interior

The forward compartment has two single docks which can be converted into a double dock with the cushion infill. Sail safe under the docks. Berth padding refreshed 2018, LED Classic dock illumination fresh 2021, two seaportillumination, fresh overfront hatch 2021, under dock stowage and shelf stowage.
Head to seaport with sea toilet and hanging wet safe opposite to starboard.
Sliding door leads through to the bar with U shaped accommodation and dining desk to seaport,
Boards and padding to convert to a king dimensions dock across bar. Bench settee to starboard with lee cloth.
Forward facing blueprint desk to starboard with a quarter dock aft. Galley to seaport.
The seaportillumination were all replaced in 2019, curtains 2020, LED reading illumination 2021. All dock, galley and blueprint desk illumination refreshed in 2021.
Engine access under central companionway
Galley
2 burner Origo 3000 alcohol fuelled hob
Ample space to fit full hob/oven/grill if desired 
Stainless steel sink
Cold water supply by hand pump
Two top access, deep, cool boxes
Storage
Heads 
Blakes hand-operated marina toilet 
Wash hand tank
Manually pumped chilly water
Small item stowage
Hanging safe to starboard
Port and starboard seaportillumination

Manual bilge pump, Battery charger, Marine head

Sail

Main sail
Furling genoa by Sanders Sails 2009��
Furling genoa by Malcolm Sails 
Spinnaker for heavy weather, elderly
Spinnaker for beam weather in good quality
Storm jib by Hood Sails in Premium Dacron 2002
Main sail cover 2018  
Adjustable stern stay
Stainless steel standing rigging renewed 2020 (previously renewed 2008)
Running rigging partially replaced 2018
Furlex 204S headsail roller reefing unit 2020
Two Lewmar 42 self tailing primary winches
Two Lewmar 8 spinnaker winches
Lewmar 30 coachroof winch 
Lewmar 8 coachroof winch
Lewmar 6 mast winch
Spinnaker pole
Whisker pole
Spinnaker pole, deck attachment points 
Some lines led stern to cockpit

Storm jib, Spinnaker, Battened mainsail, Furling genoa

Instruments

Furuno GPS Navigator at blueprint desk
Swiftec VHF radio at blueprint desk
Brookes and Gatehouse profundity sounder at blueprint desk
Brookes and Gatehouse profundity repeater not installed
Standard Horizon hand held VHF radio 2022
Clipper GPS over companionway
Clipper gust velocity and navigation over companionway
Centrally mounted navigation compass over companionway
Sony CD, MP3, aux, stereo
Hand held compass

Deck gear

Stainless steel pulpit and pushpit
Stainless steel stanchions with pair guard wires
Delta mainstay with chain 
Navigation illumination 
Teak grab rails and toe rails
Navigation illumination and deck beam
Various warps and fenders

Cockpit

Sprayhood with leather covered grab rail 2019 by Saturn Sails
Tiller navigation with tiller cover
Cockpit dodgers 2019
Cockpit sole teak grating
Two cockpit safes to seaport
Aft safe
Mainsail traveller at bridge-deck

Safety equipment

Horseshoe lifebuoy with beam
Manual bilge pump serviced 2021
Carbon monoxide alarm 2019
Fire blanket
Four Kru lifejackets and four lifelines
Radar reflector
Throwing strop
Jack stays
Handheld radio
Electronic distress flare
Soft wooden bungs
Ball and triangle day shapes
Bolt cutters

Further information

The Contessa 32 was introduced in 1971 with more than 700 of these vessels manufactured.
The Contessa 32 "Seudag" was manufactured in 1979 
Hull last anti-fouled and polished April 2022
Day sailed regularly under current proprietorship of over five years
An elderly infladesk dinghy is available with the vessel, unknown quality
Only five proprietors,
1979-87 berthed in Wales, named Sovereign,
1987-94, berthed in Dublin, re-named Sabhran, Irish Gaelic for gold coin
1994-95 berthed in the Clyde,
***.***.*** berthed in the Isle of Skye then proprietors moved her in 2007-17 to Cowes,
2017- to date, berthed in Troon, re-named Seudag, Scottish Gaelic for little jewel

Comment

The Contessa 32 is a classic yacht crafted and manufactured by David Sadler and Jeremy Rogers in the early 1970s.  The class has proved itself over the years in terms of seaworthiness and popularity.  The Contessa 32 is a joy to sail and can cope with most qualitys being superbly balanced and is easily sailed short-handed, either cruising or racing.
More than 700 Contessa 32s have been manufactured since the first launch in 1971. The design of the Contessa 32 has stood the test of time and the firm still make the vessels to almost the same specifications, albeit bespoke these days.  This is useful for spare parts and accessories.  There is a strong Class Association and a very informative social media unit.
The body on this vessel was last antifouled and polished in April 2022.  An elderly infladesk dinghy is available with the vessel but the quality is unknown.
A brief history of the four previous proprietorships is available and the current proprietor has kept some written notes which may prove useful for the next proprietor.

Euroyachts

The Company deals the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot assurance or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the quality of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.