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

£35,000 GBP
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The Contessa 32 "Alcyone," with an overall length of 9.75 metres and a beam of 2.90 metres, is a classic sailing yacht originally built in 1981 and extensively refitted at the esteemed Jeremy Rogers yard in 2007-2008. Located in Solent, UK, this vessel, known for its robust design and excellent sailing performance, has been meticulously updated with modern conveniences. Notably, the yacht benefits from a 2024 upgrade featuring a high-tech Lithium battery setup, Raymarine Axiom+9 plotter, and new electronics. "Alcyone" includes a 1995 Yanmar 2GM20 engine, subjected to major servicing in 2024 and 2025, ensuring peak operation. The rigging was revamped during the refit with a new mast and teak cockpit, and the boat possesses a comprehensive suite of sails, including a spinnaker and multiple furling genoas in prime condition. The vessel is equipped with a Rocna anchor, a Plastimo four-person life raft, and a recent Aqua Marine stove. With minimal usage over the past year, "Alcyone" stands ready for sailing adventures, offering both reliability and modern comfort.

About this Contessa 32

General information
Make/model
Contessa 32
Price
£35,000 GBPFinance this boat
Tax / VAT status
Paid / Included
Category
Used sail boat for sale
Year
1981
Designer
David Sadler / Jeremy Rogers
Location
Solent, United Kingdom

Alcyone is presented in very good condition having completed a 2,000 nm summer season in Europe in 2024. Because of this all systems are tried, tested and working well.

Originally launched in 1981, she returned to Jeremy Rogers yard in 2007 for an extensive refit, re-launching again in 2008. See full specification for details of the refit and 2024 additions and upgrades which include an excelleent Lithium battery setup and new electronics. Alcyone has been based in Lymington for the last 12 months and lightly used in that period. For personal reasons now availble for sale after only a short ownership. Last ashore spring 2025 and last engine service April 2025. A Contessa 32 that has been upgraded, looked after and is ready to go.

Equipment and general information

Equipment and general information

Engine is ‘Yanmar’ 2GM20 from 1995 and runs very well. Underwent a Major service 2024 (new filters, hoses, thermostat, fan belts etc) Last service April 2025

Older B&G instruments are operational

Shore power apparatus (charger and power lead)

‘Rocna’ Anchor with 35m of 8mm chain and 15m of 2024 Liros Octoplait rope

12 volt fridge - run permanently for recent trip over 15 weeks with very low power use

Spare plough anchor

Very recent ‘Aqua Marine’ 4500 stove

‘Darglow’ feathering propellor.

‘Plastimo’ 4-person life raft. ‘In survey’ (sits in chocks on foredeck).

Additional equipment:

Spare filters for engine, and various other engine spares

2024 new boathook

3 X 2024 self-inflating lifejackets

3X Fire extinguishers

Fire blanket

Sprayhood and mainsail cover.

3 X quality winch handles

Spare tiller

Man overboard retrieval sling

Cooking equipment, crockery and cutlery

Blinds for windows and hatches (never actually fitted)

2 X ‘rubdowns’ of smarter, more contemporary name for stern (never attached)

Comprehensive tools and cordless electric drill

2 X Dimplex greenhouse heaters

Electric Dehumidifier for wintering

New Lavac head 2024

Sails and Rigging

Mast and standing rigging 2008

Running rigging mostly 2008

Mainsail

Number 1 furling genoa with sun strip - excellent condition, washed and checked 2024

Number 2 furling genoa - excellent condition, washed and checked 2024

Number 4 furling Jib

Additional furling jib

Spinnaker

Refits and Upgrades

2007 / 2008 Refit

Jeremy Rogers refit 2007 - 2008 included:

• Galley rebuild with Corian surface

• Navigation station rebuild

• New mast and standing rigging

• New teak cockpit

• New Harken deck gear and blocks

• New running rigging

• New interior upholstery

2024 Upgrades

2024 Raymarine Axiom+9 plotter with Navionics and chips for charts of UK and France

2024 ‘Raymarine EV-100 tiller pilot system

2024 ‘Icom’ M330GE VHF

2024 ‘Emtrak’ AIS B+ transponder SOTDMA with external GPS antenna and VHF

splitter b954

2024 2X New ‘Fogstar Drift’ 105Ah Lithium batteries

2024 New Lead Acid battery (engine)

2024 Battery switching system with auto split charge

2024 ‘Osculati’ bow light and stern light LED

2024 new interior LED’s

2024 Balmar high output alternator and regulator

2024 ‘BigShip’ (French Brand) 2.3m inflatable

2024 ‘Mercury’ 2.5 hp 4-stroke

2024 Manual ‘Muir’ Windlass and handle

2024, Polished and oiled toe-rails, cockpit foot-rails and handholds

2024, Some new halyards etc

2024 Charging outlets for a wide variety of leads

2024 ‘Ocean Signal’, EPIRB1.

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Construction
Hull
GRP, encapsulated keel
Keel
Long Keel
Measurements
Length overall
9.75 metres
Beam
2.90 metres
Draft
1.68 metres
Displacement
4,310 kg
Propulsion
Engine
Yanmar 20HP, 1995
Fuel
Diesel
Accommodation
Number of berths
5
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Broker/Dealer Information

Malo Yachts UK - DFD Marine Ltd (Malo Yachts UK)

Mr Dan Hills
Lymington Yacht Haven
Lymington
Hampshire
SO41 3QD
United Kingdom
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