Contessa 32 (1979) for sale in Hamble, United Kingdom

£40,000 GBP
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The Contessa 32 "Mons Meg" is a classic sailing yacht located in Hamble, UK. Built in 1979, this boat is revered for its exceptional seaworthiness and elegant design, appealing to sailing enthusiasts worldwide. It offers a length of 9.75 metres and a beam of 2.90 metres. Having undergone extensive maintenance with only four previous owners, it features a Volvo Penta 2002 18hp engine, serviced in 2024, along with significant updates in rigging, electrical systems, and safety equipment. The vessel boasts modern amenities while retaining its vintage charm, including a Planar diesel cabin heater, a Plastimo twin burner cooker, and new upholstery and mattresses replaced in 2017. With robust construction and a meticulously maintained condition, this Contessa 32 is suitable for both adventurous voyages and leisurely coastal cruises.

General information
Make/model
Contessa 32
Category
Used sail boat for sale
Price
Tax / VAT status
Paid / Included
Name of boat
Mons Meg
Year
1979
Designer
David Sadler
Length overall
9.75 metres
Beam
2.90 metres
Draft
1.68 metres
Displacement
4,309 kg
Hull
fibreglassGrp monohull
Keel
Fin Keel
Location
Hamble, United Kingdom

About this Contessa 32

English

Marketing Description

Introducing Mons Meg, a fine example of the timeless elegance of the classic Contessa 32 that continues to captivate sailing enthusiasts with its impeccable design and enduring performance. Renowned for its exceptional seaworthiness and graceful lines, the Contessa 32 has earned a place in the hearts of many sailors around the globe. This meticulously maintained vessel combines the charm of vintage craftsmanship with the reliability of a proven blue-water cruiser, making it the ideal choice for those who appreciate both beauty and functionality. Whether you’re planning an adventurous voyage or a leisurely coastal cruise, the Contessa 32 promises a sailing experience like no other. Having had only 4 owners since build - Mons Meg is only available now due to a change in circumstances.


Mechanical

Volvo Penta 2002 18hp 1992.
Serviced June 2024.
Volvo Penta gearbox with upgraded additional cooling
Darglo Featherstream 3 bladed propeller 2017.
Spare Darglo f/s prop
Engine bay acoustic sound insulation replaced 2017
35 litre diesel fuel tank. Modified for easy removal


Electrical

Victron Blue Smart battery charger 2020
Split diode charging unit 2020
1 x 110ah leisure battery 2020
1 x 80ah Engine battery 2017
Shore power connector with consumer unit coupled to battery charger
Shore power cable


Rigging

Rig
Original Powell mast with Tides-marine low-friction sailtrack 2024
All standing rigging replaced 2017
Harken Mk 4 furler with twin groove forestay
Adjustable wheel backstay
Twin spinnaker poles
Mainsail lazy jacks
6 x Selden bottle screw shroud covers


Deck

2 x Harken 46 self-tailing genoa winches 2015
2 x Harken 20 self-tailing spinnaker winches 2015
2 x Harken winch handles with cockpit retaining pouch
5 x Lewmar halyard/control line winches
2 x Lewmar oversized genoa car travellers
1 x Companionway spray hood 2023
1 x Companionway pilot seat
2 x Guardrail cushions
Outboard motor push pit bracket
Spinlock tiller extension
CQR anchor with 20m chain


Safety

Inboard centre line jackstays, companionway to forward hatch
Outboard deck jackstays, cockpit to prow
1 x cockpit operated Henderson bilge pump
1 x cabin operated Henderson bilge pump
1 x small low volume bilge pump (to get the dregs)
1 x Ocean Safety horseshoe life belt with light
Emergency aluminium tiller
Emergency rudder blade (for attachment to spinnaker pole)
Osculati compact radar reflector
CO detector


Canvas

Sails
Sanders fully battened loose footed Mainsail 2024
Sanders 140% Genoa 2019 - Sacrificial strip replaced 2024
Sanders Spinnaker 2020
White Mainsail 2010 (requires adjustment to fit tides-marine track)
Mountfield 150% Genoa
Lucas Storm Jib (appears unused)
Lucas Trisail (appears unused)
Mainsail coat 2023
Sprayhood


Accommodation

All upholstery and mattresses replaced 2017
Dining table (adjustable to form double berth)
Lee cloths to main saloon bunks
Perspex washboards with retention cord
Spare varnished washboard
Planar diesel cabin heater.
Saloon and forward cabin ports
Additional main hatch to saloon
New toilet 2015
Barometer and clock

Galley
Plastimo twin burner cooker, oven and grill 2015
Polished stainless steel sink with bespoke teak cutting board/sink cover
Jabsco water filter and foot pump
Sink drain pump
Stainless steel water tank


Construction

Constructed 1979, by builder Jeremy Rogers
Fitting out by Keith Watson (Emsworth). Upgraded, strengthening and other engineering improvements by original owner
Hull stripped, sheathed, filled/faired, epoxied with Gelshield 200 and Copper Coated 2013
Hull topsides repainted in Sky Blue Awlgrip 2000 in 2014
Teak cockpit by Jeremy Rogers 2016


Documentation

All previous Bills of Sale - evidencing 5 years clear title
Part one registration certificate


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.

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Propulsion
Engine
1 x Volvo Penta 2002
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
35 litres

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.

Broker/Dealer Information

Deacons Marina Office

Deacons Marina (Southampton), Bursledon Bridge, Southampton
Hampshire
S031 8AZ
United Kingdom
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