Contessa 28 (1978) for sale in Burnham-on-Crouch, United Kingdom

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The Contessa 28, located in Burnham-on-Crouch, UK, is a 1978 sailing yacht known for its excellent sailing performance and accommodating interior. Measuring 8.43 metres in length with a beam of 2.87 metres, the yacht offers up to five berths and is a less well-known but modern competitor to the Sadler 29. 'Midnight Lady' is fitted with a Nanni 21hp diesel engine installed in 2006, and features a recent chart plotter and windlass. Built by Jeremy Rogers to a Doug Peterson design, this yacht has a GRP hull epoxy-coated in 2003, and benefits from improvements such as new standing rigging in 2013 and updated windows and rudder in 2015. A recent survey noted future deck repairs may be necessary, yet she remains fully usable. The boat is equipped with a well-maintained sail inventory and navigation instruments. She combines performance with a degree of modern amenities and is competitively priced.

General information
Make/model
Contessa 28
Category
Used sail boat for sale
Price
Tax / VAT status
Paid / Included
Name of boat
Midnight Lady
Year
1978
Designer
Doug Peterson
Length overall
8.43 metres
Length waterline
6.71 metres
Beam
2.87 metres
Draft
1.47 metres
Displacement
3,162 kg
Hull
GRP
Keel
Fin Keel
Location
Burnham-on-Crouch, United Kingdom

About this Contessa 28

English

The Contessa 28 offers an excellent blend of confidence inspiring sailing performance and useful accommodation, offering up to 5 berths. Less well known than earlier Contessa yachts, the 28 was

more modern with an improved interior and moulded headlining, often considered an earlier rival to the Sadler 29. 'Midnight Lady' is a good example of her class fitted with a 2006 Nanni 21hp diesel engine and a recent chart plotter and windlass. She is competitively priced as a recent survey identified that the decks will require attention in the future.

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Mechanical & Electrical systems

Located under companionway, Nanni 3.75HE, three-cylinder, 21hp marine diesel engine (2006). Fresh water cooled. Single lever engine controls with electric start. 40 litre stainless steel fuel tank. Shaft drive to fixed three bladed propeller. In 2014 a new cutlass bearing, shaft seal and propeller were installed.

2 x 12v batteries (2011) charged via the engine alternator. Shorepower system with ring mains. Full cabin

lighting.

Construction

Contessa 28 built by Jeremy Rogers in 1978 to a Doug Peterson design. White GRP hull (epoxy coated in 2003) with style stripes, coachroof and grey moulded non-slip decks. Encapsulated lead ballast in fin keel. Tiller steering to semi-balanced rudder. Self-draining cockpit. Simulated teak finish to cockpit seats. In 2015 the rudder was removed, faired and epoxy coated before being refitted and the aluminium windows were also replaced. A recent survey has identified that moisture has entered areas of the deck, and whilst it is still possible to use without repair, it would be advisable to rectify this in the future. In July 2022, all seacocks were replaced.

Masthead Bermudan sloop rig. Silver anodised aluminium mast and boom (2001) by Kemp. Stainless steel

standing rigging with adjustable backstay. Terylene running rigging (new 2013) led aft to the cockpit via Barton jammers and with backstay tensioner. Single line slab reefing to mainsail. Furlex headsail furling system (2001). 2 x Lewmar 40 self-tailing sheet winches (2013). 3 x Halyard winches.

Mainsail - Dolphin sails - 2009

Genoa - Dolphin sails - 2009

Inventory

Navigation:

- Steering compass

- Standard Horizon VHF radio with cockpit extension speaker

- Raymarine depth & speed/log

- Raymarine wind instrument

- Raymarine Axiom 7 Chart plotter with Navionics (new 2020)

- Raymarine tiller pilot

- CD radio

- Clock and barometer

- Deck level and masthead navigation lights

- Steaming light

Deck Equipment:

- Mantus self-setting anchor with chain and warp (all new 2021)

- Lofrans manual anchor windlass (new 2021)

- Stainless steel pushpit, pulpit, and stanchions

- Blue sprayhood, mainsail cover, and cockpit dodgers

- Fixed stainless steel boarding ladder

- Various fenders and warps

- Boathook

Safety Equipment:

- Fire extinguishers (may require servicing)

- Fire blanket

- Harness lines

- Jackstays

- 2 x Manual bilge pumps

- Harness eyes in cockpit

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Propulsion
Engine
2006 Nanni 2.75 HE, 21hp diesel engine
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
38 litres
Maximum speed
12 kph
Cruising speed
9 kph
Accommodation
Number of cabins
1
Number of berths
5
Drinking water capacity
100 litres
Additional Accommodation Details
The Contessa 28 layout offers six berths in one cabins with approximately 6'1" headroom. Forepeak with double vee berth, stowage and opening hatch to foredeck. Moulded heads compartment to starboard with a Lavac marine toilet, wash basin with cold water supply, storage and a hanging locker opposite. Saloon comprising of a settee berth to port with trotter box, folding central table and a further settee berth to starboard which converts into a double berth. Sliding chart table aft to starboard with quarter berth beneath. Galley to port consisting of a Bainbridge Plastimo stainless steel two-burner gas cooker with oven and grill, sink with cold water supply and stowage areas. Shaped blue upholstery throughout with complimenting curtains and moulded headlinings.

The company normally acts as brokers for the vendor who unless otherwise stated is not selling in the course of a business. Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of these particulars the correctness is not guaranteed and they are intended as a guide only and do not constitute a part of any contract. A prospective buyer is strongly advised to check these particulars and where appropriate and at his own expense to employ a qualified marine surveyor to carry out a survey and/or to have an engine trial conducted which if conducted by us shall not imply any liability on our part. General note on safety equipment: Any safety equipment such as liferaft, fire extinguishers and flares etc., are usually personal to the current owner(s) and if being left on board as part of the sale of a used vessel, may require routine servicing, replacement, or changing to meet a new owner’s specific needs.

Broker/Dealer Information

Clarke & Carter - Essex

Burnham Yacht Harbour
Burnham on Crouch
Essex
CM0 8BL
United Kingdom
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