2023 Contessa 32

Design and reputation The now iconic Contessa 32 needs little introduction. This legendary cruiser/racer was first built in 1971 and is well known for it’s seaworthy design, elegant lines and outstanding offshore performance. With over 700 hulls supplied, the Contessa 32 has been one of the most successful British built sailing yachts of the modern era. Build quality Gina is a stunning example, in as new condition, moulded in red and delivered to her owner in 2023, she is without doubt the finest example on the market. She is traditionally slab reefed with all lines led back to the cockpit. The deck equipment has been upgraded with a carbon spinnaker pole, Harken tracks and Anderson winches. The cap rail and cockpit seating are finished in a sustainably sourced marine maple. The deep cockpit and beautifully shaped tiller arm give the helm excellent visibility and maneuverability. The interior has been modernised with warm cherry joinery and corian worktops. She really must be seen to be appreciated. Location Gina has recently been lifted ashore in Falmouth and is available for viewings. Please contact us for further 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 outl