Contessa 32 Jeremy Rogers Overview Price£225,000 inc. Year Built 2023 Model Contessa 32 Length 9.75 Berths 5 LyingFalmouth, UK Jeremy Rogers Image Gallery Exterior Interior Video View 44 images Enquire about this Yacht Contact a Red Ensign broker to discuss a yacht or your plans in confidence. SPEAK TO BROKER Enquire about this boat Falmouth Office Port Pendennis Marina, Challenger Quay, Falmouth TR11 3YL 01326 313143 | info@red-ensign.com Jeremy Rogers - Contessa 32 LinkedInThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.BoatName(Required) Name Email(Required) PhoneMessage(Required) Specification Manufacturer Jeremy Rogers Model Contessa 32 Designer David Sadler Hull Material GRP Beam (m) 2.9 Draft (m) 1.68 Displacement (kg) 4309 Engine Beta Engine HP 25 Engine Hours 160 Cabins 1 Berths 5 WC/Heads 1 Fuel Capacity (l) 55 Water Capacity (l) 80 Overview Design and Build The Jeremy Rogers Ltd Contessa 32 is one of the most respected and proven offshore cruising yachts ever built. Designed by David Sadler, the Contessa 32 has earned a reputation for exceptional seaworthiness, balance, and enduring build quality. Originally conceived as a performance cruiser, the design has stood the test of time and remains a benchmark for sailors seeking a capable and confidence-inspiring yacht for offshore passages. Hull and Construction The Contessa 32 features a solid GRP hull with a deep forefoot, long fin keel, and skeg-hung rudder. This combination provides excellent directional stability and control, particularly in more challenging offshore conditions. Solid GRP hull construction Long fin keel Skeg-hung rudder Strong, seakindly hull form The design is widely recognised for its ability to look after its crew, even when conditions become less forgiving. Rig and Sailing Characteristics Configured as a masthead sloop, the Contessa 32 offers a well-balanced and easily managed sail plan. The rig is efficient and dependable, allowing the yacht to make steady progress across a wide range of conditions. Under sail, the boat is known for its reassuring feel, tracking well and maintaining composure when pressed. This makes it particularly appealing to sailors planning longer passages or those stepping into offshore cruising. Engine and Propulsion Auxiliary power is provided by an inboard diesel engine, offering reliable propulsion for harbour manoeuvring and motoring when required. Inboard diesel engine Shaft drive configuration Efficient and straightforward operation The simplicity of the setup aligns well with the yacht’s offshore focus. Accommodation and Layout The interior layout is practical and traditional, making efficient use of the available space while maintaining a comfortable environment for extended time on board. Forward V-berth Saloon seating with additional berths Navigation area Galley with essential facilities Separate heads compartment The layout is well suited to a couple or small crew undertaking coastal cruising or offshore passages. Condition and Ownership The Contessa 32 benefits from a strong ownership community and long-standing reputation, which often translates into well-maintained examples on the market. Buyers are typically drawn not only to the design itself but also to its proven track record. Location and Viewing The yacht is available for viewing by prior arrangement.Please contact us for further information or to arrange a viewing. Equipment and Information Construction 47% ballast ratio Encapsulated long fin keel 2 ton lead ballast Full skeg hung rudder in GRP with stainless stock Coppercoated Hull Moulded in red Decks finished in light grey Cap rail and cockpit seating in marine maple Tiller steering On Deck 25 LB CQR anchor Quick Prince DP2E electric anchor windlass 40 metres of galvanised anchor chain Single bow roller Water tight anchor chain locker Stainless steel pull pit/push pit and stanchions with gates to port and starboard Harken genoa and mainsheet tracks 2 x Anderson self tailing winches at mast base 2 x Anderson 45 self tailing primary winches 2 x Anderson 18 self tailing secondary winches 2 x Anderson 34 self tailing halyard winches at spray hood Sanders sprayhood in grey with leathered grab rail. Spinlock sheaves and clutches Hinged tiller arm with Spinlock extension Integrated liferaft cradle on pushpit 1 x full depth cockpit locker 1 x gas locker Manual bilge pump Shore power connection 2 x winch handle cockpit lockers with maple surrounds Engine control panel Companionway watch seat Rigging & Sails Mast head, keel stepped, sloop rig Selden anodised aluminium mast One set of spreaders 6mm stainless steel standing rigging Removeable inner forestay Wishard backstay adjuster Harken MK5 genoa furler Carbon spinnaker pole Stack pack with lazy jack and nose cone All lines led back to cockpit Selden solid kicker Full set of Sanders sails from 2023: Mainsail, fully battened with 3 reefs Furling genoa Cruising chute Storm jib Engineering & Electrical Beta Marine B-25 – 3 cylinder engine 25 BHP @3600 rpm 160 hours Shaft drive to 3 bladed Darglow featherstream propeller 3 x 90 a/h Mastervolt AGM batteries Mastervolt battery charger Mastervolt battery monitor Sunware solar panel Watt & Sea cruising 300 hydrogenerator Shore power connection USB and 3pin UK outlets Navigation Cockpit Raymarine Axiom Pro 9″ chartplotter with radar Raymarine I70 multifunction colour display x 3 Raymarine P70s autopilot control Raymarine tiller pilot Raymarine Raymic handset and speaker Plastimo Contest 130 compass LED navigation lights Chart table Raymarine Axiom Pro 12″ chartplotter with radar Raymarine Ray 63 VHF Raymarine AIS 700 Interior 6 Berths over fwd cabin, saloon and pilot berth Lovely interior joinery in cherry Eberspacher heating LED lighting throughout Upholstery in light grey Seaview blinds to all port holes Galley U shaped to port Corian worktop Force 10 2 burner gas hob and oven Twin stainless steel sink Freshwater and sea water from foot pumps Isotherm refrigerator 2 x deep storage lockers Chart Table Hinged lifting chart table 12v control panel Isolator switch under seating Pilot berth running aft Saloon U shaped seating to port Infill to create double berth Saloon table with central storage Lee cloths to port and starboard with zip to solid pole Bench seating to starboard Flexible water bladder Bookshelving and further storage above seating Heads Hanging storage to starboard Louvred sliding door Manual flush toilet to port Holding tank or overboard divert Sliding sink unit Fresh water via foot pump Forward Cabin 2 single canvassed berths Hinged access to storage Double over head locker Broker's Comments There is a reason the Contessa 32 continues to be spoken about with such respect. It is one of those boats that feels right the moment you step aboard, and even more so once you get her sailing. They have a reputation for looking after their crew, and it is well deserved. The motion is steady, the helm is balanced, and there is a sense of confidence that is difficult to replicate in more modern designs. It is the kind of boat that encourages you to go a little further, knowing it will take it in its stride. At the same time, it remains a very usable and manageable yacht. It is not complicated, it does not demand constant attention, and it rewards good, straightforward sailing. For anyone considering their first serious offshore-capable yacht, or looking to step into something with genuine pedigree, the Contessa 32 is always worth a closer look. It is a classic for very good reason. DISCLAIMER The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. 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