Contessa 28 (1980) for sale in Portishead, United Kingdom

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The 1980 Contessa 28 located in Portishead, UK, is a well-loved and seaworthy vessel ideal for both family trips and racing. Measuring 8.43 metres in overall length with a beam of 2.87 metres, this classic sailboat offers surprising spaciousness and solid sailing performance. It features a Yanmar 2GM20 engine, recently serviced in 2023, along with upgraded seacocks, gas system, and antifouling over a Gelshield epoxy-coated hull. Accommodation includes six berths across two cabins, complemented by a well-equipped galley and a practical saloon with convertible berths. Its navigation suite boasts Raymarine GPS, autopilot, and VHF radio. The rigging includes aluminium mast and boom, with a comprehensive sail inventory. Designed by Doug Peterson and built by Jeremy Rogers Ltd., the Contessa 28 presents a fine blend of classic design and modern functionality, ready for a summer of maritime adventures.

General information
Make/model
Contessa 28
Category
Used sail boat for sale
Price
Tax / VAT status
Paid / Included
Name of boat
Scallywag
Year
1980
Designer
Doug Peterson
Length overall
8.43 metres
Length waterline
6.00 metres
Beam
2.87 metres
Draft
1.47 metres
Hull
fibreglassGrp monohull
Keel
Fin Keel
Location
Portishead, United Kingdom

About this Contessa 28

English

Marketing Description

Don’t miss out on the Classic beauty! This well- loved 1980 Contessa 28 is ideal for family overnight trips as well as racing. Extremely well appointed, this seaworthy boat is surprisingly spacious and well laid out – she sails like a dream. The engine, seacocks and gas system have all been recently serviced and antifouling replaced over the Gelshield epoxy coated bottom. The boat is sound throughout, and if you’re looking for an active, exciting summer afloat, then this is the boat for you!!


Mechanical

ENGINE
Yanmar 2GM20
Power: 13.4Kw
2 Cylinder
Drive: Shaft
Cruise Speed Approx 5 Knts
Max Speed: Approx 6Knts
Seviced in 2023
Prop: Two Blade Bronze
Anodes replaced 2023

ELECTRICAL
12v/240
Shore power Fitting
2 x 12v 85Ah batteries (2020)
Battery charger
240 outlets in Galley
12v Distribution /fuse panel
Cabin Lighting
Navigation Lights


Equipment

NAVIGATION & ELECTRONICS
Raymarine GPS /Plotter Sonar
Raymarine speed /log
Autohelm ST2000 Autopilot
Compass (bulkhead)
Icom M323 VHF
Clock & Barometer
Kenwood Radio & Speakers

Personal Items including Foul weather gear and Lifejackets not included

7.5Kg Bruce anchor with Chain & warp
Mooring lines
Fenders
New Sail cover
Horseshoe Lifebuoy
Boarding ladder
Fire Blanket
Fire Extinguishers
Manual Bilge pump


Rig

RIG:
Masthead Sloop with single spreader
Mast Boom and spinnaker pole - Aluminium
Deck stepped Mast i aluminium shoe
Stainless rigging wires

WINCHES
Total - 8 Lewmar
4 on cockpit combing
2 Coachroof
2 Mast winches

SAILS
Mainsils x 2 ( White/Saturn)
Genoas ( Foil luff ) - 1,2,3
Spinnaker ( Tri Radial )
Storm Jib


Accommodation

Berths: 6
Fwd Vee Berth
Quarterberth
Three Saloon Berths ( one saloon seat is convertible to double )
Cabins two

SALOON:
Two upholstered side bunks
Centre table with folding Leaves
Storage under bunks and sides above backrests

GALLEY:
Port Stern
SInk with hand pumped water
Tecma Nelson two burner Gas stove with grill and oven
Gas Safety Certificates
Two Gas cylinders
Cool Box
Removable wok surfaces
Assorted crockery and Cutlery
Work surface extension table

NAV STATION
VHF Radio Gps and engine panel to starboard stern of cockpit

HEADS
Stbd fwd side of Fwd Cabin
Jbasco Flush loo
Fibre Glass sink with Handpump cold water
Shelf storage
Hanging storage Port side Fwd Cabin

COCKPIT
Self draining
Stern cockpit with Tiller steering
Two Lazarettes for storage
Engine remote control
Stainless Split Pushpit
Stainless Pulpit
Plastic coated Guardwires
Skylight Deck hatch
Teak Coachroof Grabrails




Construction

Vessel Design: Contessa 28
Vessel type: sail
Designer:: Doug Peterson
Builder: Jeremy Rogers Ltd.
Constructed:1980
Berths:6
Cabins:2
No. of engines:1
Engine model: Yanmar 2GM20
Engine power:13.4Kw
Fuel type :Diesel
Cruising Speed:5 knots
Maximum Speed:6 knots
Length over all:8.43m
Length at waterline:6.71m
Beam:2.87m
Maximum draft:1.47m
Hull material: Fibre Glass GRP
Hull type: Displacement
Interior Timber
Keel: Fin
Steering : Tiller
Rudder :Spade
Hull - Gelshield Epoxy coated
Bronze Skin fittings serviced in 2023
Engine serviced and shaft anode fitted 2023


Disclaimer

For a full, detailed specification with additional photographs and direct contact details for the listing office visit our website

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. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

Unless otherwise stated on the specification sheet the following presumptions are made
Sail drive and shaft seals are more than 5 years of age
Fuel and gas hoses and regulators are over 5 years old
Standing rigging and sails are more than 10 years old

NOTE - Please ring our offices prior to visiting, as the boat may be unavailable for viewing or located at a different marina.


Disclaimer

For a full, detailed specification with additional photographs and direct contact details for the listing office visit our website

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. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

Unless otherwise stated on the specification sheet the following presumptions are made
- Sail drive and shaft seals are more than 5 years of age
- Fuel and gas hoses and regulators are over 5 years old
- Standing rigging and sails are more than 10 years old

Please note that as the broker/agent, we cannot guarantee or warrant the serviceability of any safety equipment included within the inventory, including but not limited to the condition, operation, or service dates of such equipment. It is the responsibility of the buyer to thoroughly inspect and assess the condition of all safety equipment prior to purchase.


NOTE - Please ring our offices prior to visiting, as the boat may be unavailable for viewing or located at a different marina.

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Propulsion
Engine
1 x Yanmar
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
38 litres
Accommodation
Number of cabins
1
Number of berths
6

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. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

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Broker/Dealer Information

Portishead Marina Office

Portishead Marina (Bristol), Newfoundland Way
Portishead
BS20 7DF
United Kingdom
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