1981 Contessa 32

Marketing Description 'Tinushi' is a great example of the highly desirable Contessa 32, a cruiser/racer built by Jeremy Rogers to a David Sadler design. This is a 1981 model and has been upgraded tastefully over her 44 year history. Those who come to view will be pleased with her condition. The appealing points are her original white gelcoat topsides, her epoxied underwater hull and the reliable 20hp Beta marine diesel. Big ticket items such as replacement standing rigging, foresail replaced with a Sanders roller furling genoa and the introduction of a Garmin colour chart plotter and AIS transceiver all add value. Engine undergoes an annual service early season. 'Tinushi' is one of the best Contessa 32 models being offered on the market today. Vessel powered by a reliable and economical BETA BD722 inboard diesel engine. The engine was installed in 1999. She has been well maintained and has completed ???? serviced hours. Most recent service in March 2025.Reduction gearbox driving a 2-bladed fixed propeller protected by skeg. Engine start panel in saloon at chart table with rev counter, oil pressure, temperature and voltage gauges as well as visual and audible warnings. Single lever engine control mounted in cockpit. Bank of 2X12V batteries fitted with a rotary style isolator. The batteries are recharged via the engine alternator or the onboard smart battery charger/shore power unit. Battery monitor installed. Shore power cable. Masthead, sloop rigged yacht with keel stepped anodised aluminium spars. Stainless steel standing rigging with wheel style back stay tensioner. Standing rigging replaced in 2019. Terylene running rigging, with the majority led aft to helm. Coachroof mounted halyard winches, cockpit mounted genoa sheet and spinnaker halyard winches.Boom mounted Quantum mainsail with reefing points. Sail Cover and boot in smart navy blue to match sprayhood and dodgers. Roller furling headsail system sail system by Harken. New Sanders 130% Dacron furling genoa with UV strip, purchased November 2020 ready for 2021/22 season. Other sails include a spare genoa and spinnaker.Spinnaker pole mounted on deck. Below decks can sleep 5/6 persons over the saloon and forward cabin. The yacht is entered via the companionway and has full standing headroom at the main hatch. To starboard is the chart table/navigation area with instruments, switch panel and engine start panel. There is a comfortable pilot berth situated here and ideal for storing bedding when not in use.Opposite chart table is the renovated galley featuring stainless steel sink with hand pumped fresh water, gas oven and cool box. Forward of the galley is a U-shaped seating area with central table. This area converts to a double.Opposite is another settee/berth. Excellent storage below and behind the seating. Forward of the saloon bulkhead is a heads compartment to port and a hanging locker to starboard. Heads features a sea toilet and moulded sink unit with vanity unit above. Forward ca