This 1973 Contessa 32 is powered by an 18HP Volvo diesel engine. Her inventory includes six berths, 2019 "North" fully battened mainsail, 2019 "North" furling genoa, 2019 lazybag, 2019 sprayhood, chartplotter, log, depth, wind and more! She is in excellent condition for her year and viewing is recommended. Builder: Jeremy Rogers Ltd. Designer: David Sadler Keel: Fin Hull Shape: Displacement Dimensions LOA: 9.75 m Beam: 2.90 m LWL: 7.32 m Maximum Draft: 1.68 m Displacement: 4300 kgs Ballast: 2040 kgs Headroom: 1.80 m Engine Brand: Volvo Engine Model: 2002 ... read more

Remarks : Wonderful example of these highly desirable offshore sailing yachts. Built in 1973 by Jeremy Rogers to a David Sadler design. This yacht under went a refit between 2012 and 2016 when she was completely resprayed, inside and out, her internals were reupholstered and varnished and her rigging was replaced. Keel stepped spars replaced in 2006. Sail wardrobe by JKA sails including slab reefing main, roller furling genoa, No3 jib and spinnaker. Electronics include wireless Raymarine Tack-Tic wind speed and depth instruments. ... read more

The Contessa 32 of which 750 were built, is widely known and admired by generations of yachtsmen. They have achieved almost a cult status by virtue of their seaworthy design ,robust build and the being the only yacht in the small boat class of the 1979 Fastnet race to finish. Tantris is an example of good ownership in which a regular and conscientious programme of maintenance and renewals have ensured a seaworthy fast cruiser. The hull has been Awlgrip finished and which greatly enhances her appearance. In the previous ownership £20,000 was spent, epoxy; windows; Awlgrip hull; eng... read more

ALL VIEWINGS ARE CURRENTLY STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT ONLY The Contessa 32 is a well-proven and enduring design, considered to be the benchmark yacht at their time and now enjoying true classic yacht status. Although popular for one-design and club racing, they are easy to handle and fun to sail, with many being used for short-handed long-distance cruising. While 'Scintilla II' is a very good example having been fitted with a modern engine and electric windlass, her mast and standing rigging are due for replacement, which is reflected in the asking price. Otherwise she is unusually original ... read more

The Contessa 32 is a well proven and enduring design and these elegant cruising yachts are easy to handle and fun to sail. Their sea keeping qualities are legendary and they are just as happy being used as coastal cruisers as they are crossing oceans. This good example has been well looked after and continually upgraded and viewing is recommended. This vessel was last surveyed before purchase by present owner in 2004. The owner has replaced the engine; standing rigging; upholstery, sails coppercoated and added Awlgip paint finished the hull in an attractive and enduring dark blue.... read more