Contessa 32 (1991) for sale in Suffolk Yacht Harbour IP10 0LN, United Kingdom

£29,500 GBP
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The Contessa 32 'Cu Na Mara' is a classic yacht located at Suffolk Yacht Harbour in the UK, offering a rare opportunity for purchase. Built in 1991 by MJ Slack Yachts, this well-maintained vessel features a 9.75-metre overall length with a 2.90-metre beam. It is equipped with a Volvo Penta diesel engine, substantial inventory including central heating, a Monitor self-steering system, and B&G instruments, making it ideal for comfortable sailing. The accommodation provides six berths across two cabins, a well-outfitted galley, and new sails and rigging updates for 2024. Hull protective treatment is also completed in 2024. Available for viewing by appointment and is positioned at a competitive price.

General information
Make/model
Contessa 32
Category
Used sail boat for sale
Price
Price comment
Price Just Reduced
Tax / VAT status
Paid / Included
Name of boat
Cu Na Mara
Year
1991
Designer
David Sadler
Length overall
9.75 metres
Length waterline
7.32 metres
Beam
2.90 metres
Draft
1.73 metres
Displacement
4,309 kg
Keel
Fin Keel
Location
Suffolk Yacht Harbour IP10 0LN, United Kingdom

About this Contessa 32

English

Rare opportunity to purchase a late M J Slack moulded Contessa 32 at a very competitive price. 'Cu Na Mara'  has been well cared for and is a nice example of these ever popular classic yachts. Her inventory includes central heating, Monitor self steering system, hull epoxied in 2024, B&G instruments and much more.

Viewing by appointment at our Suffolk Office (IP10 0LN) - 01473 659681

Accommodation

6 berths in 2 cabins with approx. 5'10" max headroom. Two berths forward with infill. Heads to port forward with Jabsco marine toilet and moulded wash basin, hanging locker opposite. Dinette to port with folding table that drops to form a double berth, with settee berth opposite. Forward facing chart table to starboard with instrumentation and quarter berth. Galley to starboard consisting of a Plastimo gas cooker with 2 burners, grill and oven, stainless steel sink with pressurised cold water supply (15 litre capacity) and plenty of storage in lockers and two cool boxes. Portable 12V fridge/freezer. Upholstered throughout in blue draylon. Eberspacher diesel fired central heating system. Kenwood stereo radio/CD with saloon and cockpit speakers.

Mechanical Systems

Located under companionway. 1992, Volvo Penta 2002, 19hp, twin cylinder, marine diesel engine. Sea water cooled. Shaft drive with three bladed Darglow Featherstream propeller. Electric start. Morse type single lever control. 40 litre plastic fuel tank. 

 

 

Electrical Systems

  • 12 volt domestic battery
  • 12 volt engine start battery - 2023
  • Alternator charging
  • 240 volt shorepower system with outlets
  • Battery charger

Sails & Spars

Masthead Bermudan sloop rig. 1991 silver anodised aluminium mast (keel stepped)   and boom by Kemp. Stainless steel standing rigging (2009).  Terylene running rigging (most 2024) with 8 led aft to cockpit via Spinlock jammers. Kemp spinnaker pole with two deck stowages. Slab reefing mainsail. Rod kicker.  Harken headsail furling system. 2 Anderson 40 stainless steel self-tailing genoa sheet winches. 2 x Maxwell 32 coachroof winches. 2 Maxwell 20 spinnaker sheet winches. 2 mast winches.

  • Mainsail - Dacron
  • Working jib - Dacron
  • Genoa - Dacron
  • Genneker with snuffer
  • Spare main and genoa

Deck Equipment

  • 25Lb CQR anchor with chain
  • Kedge anchor
  • Stainless steel pushpit, pulpit and pvc coated lifelines
  • Aluminium stanchions
  • Sprayhood in blue, new 2024
  • Stackpack type mainsail cover
  • Bimini
  • Winter cover
  • Winter storage cradle (off site)
  • Various fenders and warps
  • Cockpit table
  • Tiller cover
  • Outboard motor stowage bracket
  • Avon R260 dinghy (available with prior negotitation)

Navigation Equipment

  • Plastimo Contest bulkhead compass
  • Lowrance Link 8 DSC type VHF radio
  • Lowrance HDS5m chart plotter at chart table
  • B&G Focus multi instrument
  • B&G Focus Log/boat speed
  • B&G Focus wind direction
  • NASA Navtex Pro Plus
  • Clock and two barometers
  • raytheon ST2000 autopilot
  • Bow and stern navigation lights
  • Deck flood and steaming lights
  • MONITOR STAINLESS STEEL SELF STEERING SYSTEM ON TRANSOM

Safety Equipment

  • Fire extinguisher
  • Fire blanket
  • Gas and Co alarms
  • Jackstays
  • Deck flood light
  • Horseshoe lifebuoy
  • Various life jackets
  • EPIRB
  • Blipper mast mounted radar reflector
  • Two manual bilge pumps

Construction

Built in 1991 by MJ Slack Yachts to a David Sadler Design. White hull and superstructure with light grey moulded non-slip decks. Hull epoxied in 2024., Blue hull style stripes. Self draining cockpit with teak grating and teak cockpit seats. Self draining anchor well. Encapsulated fin keel with lead ballast (47% ballast ratio). Tiller steering to skeg hung rudder. Teak capping and coachroof hand rails. Twin anchor rollers. Six mooring cleats. 

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.

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Propulsion
Engine
1 x Volvo Penta 2002
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
40 litres
Maximum speed
11 kph
Cruising speed
9 kph
Accommodation
Number of cabins
2

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 - Suffolk

Suffolk Yacht Harbour Levington
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP10 OLN
United Kingdom
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