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1988 Contessa Masthead Sloop 32

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1988 Contessa Masthead Sloop 32 boat for sale

Listing broker.

Bob Saunders

Yacht Broker - Nanaimo, BC

Cell: 250-714-3388

Millennium Dragon

The Contessa 32 was first built in England at the Jeremy Rogers Ltd yard. When introduced at the London boat show of 1973, it was awarded “Boat of the Show”. Since then, the yard built over 700. In 1973, Rogers had a hull and deck shipped from Britain so that a set of molds for production in Canada could be created. A total of 87 boats were built in Canada. (until 1990). The fiberglass lay-up of the Canadian-built boat is of the same high standard as the British boats.

This particular vessel has had a considerable amount of attention paid to it. The entire deck, cabin top, and hull were refinished in 2019. Not only is it entirely absent of rot, delamination, or damage, it absolutely gleams. You’ll find a stainless-steel outboard engine crane, a man-overboard pole, and an insulated backstay installed, good for anyone looking to do long passages. There are five sails in the inventory. Also, there is a “Hydrovane” brand windvane installed. This is a lovely piece of kit that has an excellent reputation for rugged durability, and the added advantage of acting as a backup rudder. The cockpit is generous without crowding the interior. There are lovely touches of tradition sprinkled about: a beautiful wooden steering wheel, brass dorades on the cabin top, brass lion drawer-pulls in the saloon.

Inside, accommodations are traditional and comfortable. It can sleep six in a pinch, but more realistically this is a “cocktails for six, dinner for four, and sleep two” type of boat. She has a wide V-berth with ample storage all around. There is a beautiful diesel heater mounted on the saloon bulkhead that will provide a dry, even heat on cold, wet Westcoast days.

This boat has a bit of a cult-following, for good reason. She’s known to be an excellent sailor, both as a racer and a cruiser. She’s the perfect boat for the Salish Sea and beyond.

Come and see for yourself. You’ll be glad you did.

Specifications

Name: MILLENNIUM DRAGON
Make: Contessa
Builder: JJ Taylor & Sons Lt., Brampton ON, Canada
Location: Nanoose, BC
Type: Masthead sloop
Fuel type: Diesel
Hull type: Monohull displacement
Hull material: Fiberglass
Keel type: Fin, no keel bolts
Rudder: Skeg-hung
Staterooms: 1
Hull speed: 6.56 kn
Length overall: 32’ (9.75 m)
Length at waterline: 24’ (7.32 m)
Draft: 5.5’ (1.68 m)
Beam: 9.5’ (2.9 m)
Displacement: 9,500 lbs (4,309 kg)
Ballast: 4,500 lb (2,041 kg)
Outboard crane
Wooden wheel
Brass dorades
Diesel bulkhead heater w/ day tank

Domestic Equipment

Diesel bulkhead heater w day tank
Stoves: Dometic 2-burner alcohol stove w oven; Single-burner LPG cannister type gimballed stove
Fridge: 12VDC fridge/freezer
BBQ: Magma stainless
Manual flush toilet
Radio/Bluetooth entertainment system

Hull & Deck

Hull, decks, and cabin refurbished professionally in 2019
Decks are high gloss, like new
Underwater hull in very good condition, no blisters, rot, or damage
Decks in very good condition, no rot, or damage
New caprails in 2011
Aluminum window frames
Teak and holly sole
Red canvas: Full cockpit enclosure, boom cover, dodger, bimini, winch/windlass covers

Rigging & Steering

Beautiful wooden wheel mounted on a pedestal
Chain and cable steering
Standing rigging inspected 2019, mast pulled
2 x Barient 18
2 x Barient 17
2 x Barient 22
Harkin furling for foresai
Running rigging new 2020
Hydrovane – with this brand of windvane you have a backup rudder
Main: North Sails, Norlam, 2021
Foresail: Raudaschl, Dacron, 2021
Gennaker: Raudaschl, Nylon
Twin jib: Raudaschl, Dacron
Storm: Raudaschl, Dacron

Mechanical & Ground Tackle

1997 Volvo D1-30
Raw water cooled
3-blade propeller
Direct drive
Injectors and gaskets were rebuilt in 2020

Ground Tackle

Windlass: Muir 12VDC horizontal
Anchor: Bruce 33 lb
Rode: 1/8” galvanized chain
Secondary anchor: CQR 35 lb

Tanks & Pumps

Fuel: 13 gal (50 ltr), aluminum
Day tank for diesel heater
Fresh water: Fiberglass, integral
Holding: Fiberglass, integral
Fresh water pump
Electric bilge pump, Rule 3500
Manual bilge pump, Whale diaphragm
House batteries: 2 x 12V
Starting battery: 1 x 12V
AC: 120V 30A
Charger/Monitor: True Charge 20A
Solar panel: 8W
Solar controller: Sun Saver 6
Smart Plug, 50’ 30-amp power cord

Navigation & Instruments

Radar: Furuno 1621 Mark 2
Chartplotter/GPS: GPS MAP 182C
Autopilot: Needs repair or new (Autohelm 3000)
Depth: Fish Finder 250C
VHF: ICOM IC-M402
Compass: 5.5” Sestrel on pedestal
Insulated backstay for SSB install
Forward-facing nav table and seat
Emergency tiller
Propane vapour alarm w solenoid shut off
CO detector
Smoke detector
Handheld searchlight
Handheld horn
Fire extinguishers
Man-overboard pole
Reboarding ladder
Radar reflector

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Make & Model

Contessa 32

MEASUREMENTS

Description.

Highly desirable cruiser/racer built by Jeremy Rogers to a David Sadler design in 1974. White topsides, large self-bailing cockpit with varnished tiller steering. Keel stepped spars with comprehensive sails package including Crusader Mainsail and roller furling Genoa New in 2015. Reliable inboard Yanmar 2GM20. Navigation aids include radar, speed/trip/log, wind speed, GPS, autopilot and VHF. New Standing rigging in August 2021

Below decks can sleep 5/6 persons over the saloon and forward cabin. The yacht is entered via the companionway and has full standing headroom at the main hatch. To starboard is the chart table/navigation area with instruments, switch panel and engine start. There is a pilot berth situated here if required. Opposite chart table is the galley featuring stainless steel sink with hand pumped fresh water, gas oven and cool box. Forward of the galley is a U-shaped seating area with central table. This area converts to a double. Opposite is another settee/berth. Excellent storage below and behind the seating. Forward of the saloon bulkhead is a heads compartment to port and a hanging locker to starboard. Heads features a sea toilet and pull out sink with vanity unit above. Forward cabin with double berth and opening roof hatch. The forward cabin has a zip up privacy door. 12V lighting throughout.

Brand new upholstery in quarter berth and forward cabin
Cot berth above saloon berth
Adjustable height saloon table with fold out leaf
Plastimo bulkhead compass
NASA Clipper Depth - NEW 2021
NASA Clipper wind speed/direction - NEW 2021
NASA Clipper GPS
Standard Horizon 180i Colour chart plotter/GPS
Raymarine Pathfinder radar
Raymarine 54E DSC VHF
Navico 2500 Tiller Pilot
25lb CQR anchor with 60M 8mm chain
10Lb Kedge anchor 16M 8mm chain
Anchor Buddy 25lb
Mooring warps and fenders
Navigation lights
Dinghy with oars
Manual and electric bilge pumps
2X Horseshoe Buoys - NEW 2021
XM Oscar lifesling
3X Life jackets
Throwing line
3X Fire extinguishers
Boarding ladder
Clock and barometer set
Engine spares

The Contessa 32 was introduced following the success of the ever-popular Contessa 26. The boat was again produced using the successful David Sadler/Jeremy Rogers partnership and was first revealed to the boating public in early 1973. Such was the success that demand outstripped production very quickly and to alleviate the already growing 2-year waiting list, bigger premises were obtained. Over 700 of these fantastic yachts were produced and thanks to an active "Owners Association" which organises races and social events, these boats are still desirable today. The popularity is due to their beautiful lines, performance in light winds and the safety offered in a tempest. While they may lack the creature comforts of their modern French-built cousins, the Contessa 32 has a lot to offer as an offshore cruiser/racer. This particular example has been in the same ownership since 2010 and has been well looked after. Her standing rigging was renewed in August 2021 and she had new sails in 2015. Her engine is a reliable inboard Yanmar 2GM20 and has been serviced ready for the season.

GRP constructed yacht with white topsides with burgundy decoration and white coach roof. 1.68M draft Fjin keel with skeg mounted rudder and tiller steering. 2041 kgs ballast giving ballast ratio of 47% making her excellent in a blow. Deep self bailing cockpit with sail locker to port and to the rear. Teak slatted locker tops. Stainless steel bow and stern rails joined by stanchions and guardwires. Raised accommodation deck with four port lights either side and two opening deck hatches for ventilation. Teak capping rails around bulwark and transom. Teak grab rails on cochroof. Side decks and coach roof painted in grey nonslip. Stainless steel stem head fitting with roller. Anchor locker with lid. Foredeck mooring cleats with hawser holes.

Underwater areas antifouled in August 2021 with new anodes installed.

Vessel powered by a reliable and economical Yanmar 2GM20 inboard diesel engine. Engine has been well maintained during current ownership with an annual service. Reduction gearbox driving a 3 bladed fixed propeller protected by skeg. Rope cutter. Engine start panel in saloon at chart table. Emergency fuel cut of at companionway. Engine seacock has been serviced along with all the other through hull fittings.

Bank of 2, 12V batteries fitted with a rotary style isolator. The batteries are recharged via the engine alternator. Shore power cable.

Masthead, sloop rigged yacht with keel stepped anodised aluminium spars. Stainless steel standing rigging with wheel style back stay tensioner. Standing rigging replaced in August 2021. Terylene running rigging, with the majority led aft to helm. Inner baby stay can be used for storm sail. Coachroof mounted halyard winches, cockpit mounted genoa sheet and spinnaker halyard winches. Boom mounted Crusader mainsail with 3 reefing points. Sail Cover and boot in smart burgundy to match sprayhood. Roller furling headsail system sail system by Rotastay. New Genoa with foam luff purchased 2015. Other sails include 2 Asymmetric spinnakers and a storm jib. Two spinnaker poles mounted on deck.