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Contessa 32 long distance cruiser/racer Jeremy Rogers design, hull built in 1978, then completed professionally to a very high standard by the first owner and launched 1985. This example has been meticulously maintained and updated, Yanmar engine 1998, new standing rigging 2021 and more, now kitted out for long distance sailing with over £40K+ spent in the last 4 years. With their unrivalled reputation for sea worthiness this Contessa represents a very desirable option with a packed inventory beyond expectations, with items such as Satellite phone, Epirb, self steering Hydrovane, comprehensive medical kit, and more. Must been seen . . . .
SPECIFICATION:
Hull designed by Jeremy Rogers and built in 1978 by J C Rogers/Curtis in Lymington
Bermudan rig
Skeg hung rudder
Encapsulated fin Keel
Dual steering via wind vane fitted to transom
Teak grabrails
Stainless steel pushpit and pulpit
GRP hull and superstructure
White hull with white & light grey painted decks.
Aft cockpit with teak decking.
ENGINE:
Yanmar 2GM20 inboard diesel engine 2 cylinder 20 HP raw water cooled (New 1998)
Last serviced 2023
Three bladed fixed propeller on shaft.
Cruise speed 5 knots
Fuel consumption 1.3 litres per hour
Max speed 7 knots
Range 192 Nm from 50 litre tank
Additional 3 x 10 litre fuel cans in aft locker
ELECTRICS:
2 x 12-volt 85-amp hour batteries charged by engine alternator
Additional spare 12-volt battery
240-volt AC shore power connections with onboard battery charger
TANKAGE:
Fuel: 50 litres in stainless steel tank
Additional 3 x 10 litre cans in aft locker
Water: 150 litres in fibreglass plastic tank
RIG:
Mast head rig
Aluminium/silver mast and boom
Stainless steel standing rigging (New 2021)
Mainsail with 2 slab reefing with 3rd reef available
Spinnaker poles x 2
Headsail with Pro furling gear (New 2021)
WINCHES:
2 x Genoa Lewmar 42
2 x spinnaker Lewmar 30
2 x halyards Lewmar 30
1 x mast Lewmar 8
All winches regularly serviced
SAILS: (All sails re in good condition, are well maintained and clean.)
1 x mainsail by Lonton Grey
1 x spare mainsail
1 x furling Genoa large by Arun
1 x furling Genoa mid
1 x furling Genoa small
1 x spinnaker
1 x hanked storm jib
ACCOMMODATION:
6 berths in 2 cabins including 1 double berth forward, 4x singles in saloon
Saloon area with 2 x 3 seaters across double dining table
Varnished oak/cherry joinery and gold fabric upholstery
Mikuni MY30 diesel powered heating/cooling system operational until January 2024 but now needs servicing.
Heads compartment with WC and wash basin
Galley area with diesel powered Dometic Starlight oven with grill and dual hob
Double stainless steel sink with Whale foot pump for cold water supply from tank
Electric 12-volt Isotherm cooler/fridge
INVENTORY
NAVIGATION:
Steering compasses x 2 – Plastimo
Depth sounders x 2 - gravity switch fed to cockpit display – (1 New 2023)
Log/speed x 2 – B&G impeller fed to cockpit display
VHF radio – fixed Standard Horizon Explorer – (New 2022)
GPS – B&G Network
Chart plotter – B&G Halo – (New 2022)
Radar – B&G Halo – (New 2022)
Auto pilot – Simrad TP22 – (New 2023)
Sat phone – iridium with external fixed aerial – (New 2023)
GENERAL EQUIPMENT:
Anchors x 3 – 7.5 kg Bruce, 12 kg Bruce and CQR
Chain – 40 m chain marked with legend
Warp – 64 m 18-mm warp – new, plus large amount of additional older warp
Life raft – Ocean Safety Standard, 4 Man, 3-year service completed May 2024
Lifebuoys x 2 – yellow with light
Danbuoy
Flares – 4 x parachute and 2 x white hand held – expiry 03/28
Flares – 4 x red handheld and 2 x orange smoke – expiry 07/27
Flares – 2 x red and 2 x orange handheld – expired 2015
EPIRB - Ocean Signal Rescue Me (New 2023)
Fire extinguishers – 3 x powder
Gas detector – manual battery detector available
Foghorns x 2 – hydraulic fitted inside cockpit and manual gas
Bilge pump – 2 x manual, 1 in cabin and 1 in cockpit
Bilge pump - electric fitted with purpose built control panel, auto / manual / alarm – (New 2022)
Boat Alarm – Tracker type fitted
Radio/CD – Pioneer with 3 x Fusion marine speakers – (New 2023)
Clock – Fitzroy Quartz – (New 2022)
Barometer – Fitzroy Quartz – (New 2022)
Boom tent – white canvas
Sprayhood – blue
Dodgers – need adjusting
Boarding ladder
Fenders – 8 (6 new in 2023)
Boat hook
Warps – assorted
Engine spares kit prepared for ocean sailing (water pump, thermostat, filters etc, Yanmar service manual)
Hardware spares pack – electrical (wire, fuses, connectors, etc), (shackles, blocks, genoa car, pins etc) rigging (set of old standing and running rigging), chemical (carefully considered selection of greases, adhesives, etc), Fibre glass kit.
OWNERS COMMENTS:
Prior to her current ownership PERLE D’AZUR had 2 previous owners.
The vendors have owned her for 4 years, having bought her in 2020.
During her current ownership PERLE was cruised around the Thames Estuary in 2021 and sailed from Medway to Falmouth in 2022.
In 2023 they sailed from Falmouth to the Azores and on to South Brittany in 2023.
In 2024 PERLE cruised around France and Dartmouth.
Total sailing since 2020: approx. 4000 miles
REASON FOR SELLING:
Following the purchase of this Contessa “PERLE” was prepared for embarking on a circumnavigation, and shortly afterwards completed a trial trip to the Azores which she completed successfully with no issues. But unfortunately other priorities such as work and home life have now taken an expected hold on life, and taken over leaving no time for sailing.
OWNERS ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
PERLE D’AZUR has been well loved and is being reluctantly sold.
There are absolutely no significant known issues with this boat.
RECENT UPDATES:
Engine Bay:
Engine bay re-insulation
Prop shaft – new
Propellor Aquadrive – overhauled
Thrust plate – additional - new
Engine feet - new
Water pump - new
Hoses - news
PSS stern gland and cutlass - new
Air pump - new 2023
Injectors – overhauled 2023
Fuel observation hose - new 2023
Rudder
Reinforced rudder and new rudder bearings
Electronics:
B&G Halo radar, chart plotter with Precision 9 compass – new 2022, fully linked to existing B&G displays and autopilot.
Radar reflectors - new
AIS transponder, new VHF - new
Satellite phone with new sim and externally fitted arial – new 2023
Electrics:
Electrics overhauled, except standard cabling to lights, to a very high standard including new bespoke control panel, new battery isolator, circuitry, fusing, wiring and batteries
Light fittings, LED red weak/strong and white weak/strong, throughout - new
Electric bilge pump – new 2023
Rigging
Standing rigging and running rigging - both new 2021, with all new U-bolts including bow U-bolt by Jeremy Rogers with the exception of backstay adjuster and chain plate.
Profurl furling gear – new 2021
Guardrails and lifelines – new 2021
Repainted decks - 2021
Revarnished interior - 2021
Repainted interior including bilges, lockers, etc - 2023
Dometic Starlight oven – new 2021
Hydrovane with spares kit – new 2022
Mast halyard sheaths – overhauled 2022
Dyneema running backstays added leading to reinforced stern cleats – new 2023
Dyneema inner forestay for the storm jib leading to reinforced back stay u-bolt (this requires a better system for tensioning)
Plumbing:
New interior plumbing filler to tank, new tap and Whale foot pump
Toilet repair kit onboard
Miscellaneous
Lee cloths made but not fitted – new 2022
Skirt for mooring buoy - new 2023
Documentation:
Original documentation available including ownership documents since build, boat drawings, receipts, etc.
Wiring diagrams available for electronics and electrical circuits.
Manuals for almost of the equipment onboard including older items.
Boat polars.
DATE OF LAST SURVEY:
At time of purchase in June 2020.
When revalued for insurance (£37.500) in 2023.
Survey reports available on request NB: All recommendations were carried.
Disclaimer:
Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of these details their accuracy is not guaranteed and they are intended as a guide only and do not constitute a contract. A prospective buyer is strongly advised to employ a qualified Marine surveyor to
carry out a survey of the vessel which should include an engine assessment where appropriate. Baltic Yacht Brokerage are acting as a Broker for the Vendor of this vessel, who unless otherwise stated, is not selling in the course of any business.