Contessa 32 (1981) for sale in Plymouth, United Kingdom

Unveiling the splendid Contessa 32 "Demetria" from 1981, an impressively maintained yacht for sale in Plymouth, United Kingdom. With an overall length of 9.75 metres and a beam of 2.90 metres, this stunning vessel offers an expansive space for cruising enthusiasts. Since gaining a Selden furling mainsail in 1996, it has been customized for single-handed sailing. Since its current ownership, which began in 2010, Demetria is wintered ashore annually for a few months and has had its standing rigging replaced by Hemisphere Rigging of Plymouth in 2021. The 21HP Nanni diesel engine, a newer addition from around 2001/2, ensures robust performance. A new three-blade propeller was installed in May 2024, boosting its sailing prowess. Additional attributes include Eberspacher heating, an inflatable dinghy, an outboard motor, and an Ocean Safety ORC 4 person canister life raft added in July 2021. Fully-equipped with a Garmin GPSmap 556 plotter, a VHF Standard Horizon, a Plastimo Contest compass and a Windward 260SL dinghy amongst other components, the Contessa 32 Demetria is a grand sailing marvel with a significant heritage.