Contessa 28 (1981) Zu verkaufen in Newcastle Upon Tyne, Vereinigtes Königreich

English

Good example of the popular cruising yacht built by the renowned Jeremy Rogers to a Doug Peterson design. 'Kilmore' has had good upgrades over the years including a new Beta B16HE in 2010, subsequent hot water capabilities and several updates to the onboard electronics. 
Below decks is clean and comfortable with berths for 4 adults, full gas oven with grill, fridge and heads with sea toilet and shower. 'Kilmore' is an ideal long term cruising yacht and will suit the solo or family sailor.

Mechanical

Vessel is powered by a powerful but economical Beta B16HE inboard diesel. The engine was installed in 2010 and has completed 149 hours. Engine start panel in saloon next to switch panel. Single lever engine control in cockpit.
TMC40P reduction gearbox driving a stainless steel shaft and 2 bladed bronze propeller. There is a rope cutter fitted to the shaft.
Bank of 3X12V batteries fitted with isolators. These are recharged via the engine alternator. New domestic battery in 2024.

Rigging

Bermudan masthead sloop rigged yacht with aluminium deck stepped spars. Stainless steel standing rigging and terylene running rigging, the majority of which is led aft to the cockpit. Aluminium boom with Barton kicker. Mian sheet track mounted on coachroof forward of sprayhood. Vessel rigged for spinnaker with associated rigging and pole.
Winches include Lewmar ST30 sheet winches, Harken ST20 spinnaker sheet winch and Lewmar 16 halyards winch.

Sails are by Crusader and include a main and a furling genoa. Spinnaker of unknown make and age.

Equipment

Navigation Aids

• Bulkhead compass
• Garmin GPSMap 450 colour chartplotter with VHF interface.
• Advansea Battery monitor
• Standard Horizon Quest-X GX1500E DSC VHF
• Garmin GPS128
• Seafarer 5 Depth sounder
• Navico 5000 tiller pilot
• Barometer

Safety Equipment

• Horseshoe Buoy
• Signalling horn
• MOB Recovery system
• First aid kit
• Fire extinguisher
• Automatic life jacket
• Manual bilge pump
• Electric bilge pump

Deck Equipment

• Simpson Lawrence manual windlass
• CQR main anchor with 30M chain
• Plough kedge anchor
• Boarding ladder
• Davits (Not currently on board)
• Mooring cleats
• 2.40M Dinghy
• Evinrude 3hp 2-stroke Outboard

General Chandlery

• Mooring warps
• Fenders
• Boathook

Canvas Work

• Sail cover
• Sprayhood
• Dodgers with boat name
• Tiller cover
• Windlass cover

Accommodation

Below decks is a revelation when you consider how cramped her siblings the 26 and 32 are. 'Kilmore' is deep and has full standing headroom all the way to the forepeak. She has a generous beam and her interior fit out is in good condition. The access ladder is somewhat steep but once in the saloon you can be forgiven for thinking you are in a much larger yacht.
To port is the galley with a gas fuelled oven with 2-burner hob and grill. There is good storage outboard of the stove and a handy flip up preparation area adjacent. Perishables are catered for by a 12V fridge which is located in the storage area opposite the heads. Stainless steel sink with pressurised, yes you did hear right, pressurised hot and cold water which was added when the engine was replaced in 21010. The hand pumped original tap is still in place and this has an in line water cartridge filter to keep the water sweet.

Construction

GRP constructed yacht with 1.47M draft encapsulated lead keel. Skeg hung spade rudder with stainless steel stock and teak tiller. White painted topsides with 'Contessa' logo.
Deep cockpit with two good sized lockers to port and starboard. Moulded non slip side decks and coachroof.
Stainless steel stem head fitting with roller. Stainless steel bow and stern rails. Transom with boarding ladder. Inboard shrouds assist in easy access forwards to flush foredeck. Simpson Lawrence high speed manual windlass with chain locker.
Aluminium toerail. Mooring cleats.

Features

• Main sail area - 13.24
• Head sail area - 18.16
• Total sail area - 31.40

Contact Information

The vessel is located on a jetty berth at the award winning Royal Quays Marina operated by boatfolk. To arrange a viewing on this lovely boat please call David or Matt on 0191 272 9086.