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1978 Contessa 32 'Bellerophon' is a lovely example of these classic yachts, bought by the current owners in 2020, she has been well maintained with servicing and annual hull work all carried out plus the hull below waterline was stripped back, filled, faired and epoxied over the last winter. New sails in 2017 plus additional suit of spares. A full compliment of electronics, Lister Petter engine and everything you need onboard for your next adventure. Nothing would stop you from sailing her straight off to a new home.
Rig
Sloop
SLOOP RIG
Aluminium mast and boom
Stainless steel standing rigging inspected 2021
Slab reefing mainsail
Furlex 200s roller furling head stay (serviced 2023)
Mainsheet track across cockpit
Lewmar genoa tracks
Spinnaker pole and whisker pole
WINCHES
2 Lewmar 46 twin speed, self-tailing (modified) genoa winches
2 Lewmar 8 single speed spinnaker winches
1 Lewmar 8 single speed halyard winch to starboard
1 Lewmar 25 two speed halyard winch to port
1 Lewmar 40 two speed halyard winch to port
1 Lewmar 6 single speed self tailing (modified) winch at the mast
SAILS:
Main - Sanders Sails (2017)
Genoa - Sanders Sails (2017)
Spare main - Sanders Sails
Spare genoa - Sanders Sails
Symmetrical spinnaker
Storm jib and try sail - M&W
Broker comments
Since hull 1 was built at the beginning of the 1970s the Contessa 32 has proved to be one of the most popular British designs ever. Over 700 have been built and 'Bellerophon' is a wonderful 32 with miles under her belt and owners who have made sure she is kept as a great example of the design. An excellent family cruiser there is also a strong racing pedigree, the 32 fleet still garners large numbers of boats particularly in the Solent and they are one of the few yacht classes to have their own start at Cowes Week (45 years and counting). Whilst 'Bellerophon' has been set up for a more leisurely pace her racing form is still easily to hand for those who like to head 'round the cans'. *Please note the mooring could be available to an interested party if required
NAVIGATION AIDS
Lowrance GlobalMap 3500c Chartplotter in Cockpit
MLR FX312 XC GPS at Nav Station
NASA Clipper instruments for wind, log and depth
NASA Clipper GPS repeater
Lowrance Link 8 DSC VHF radio with AIS
Tillerpilot ST2000 autopilot
Quark QK-AIS GPS receiver and Wi-Fi transmitter
Plastimo steering compass
ICOM IC-M94D handheld VHF radio
Selection of Imray Charts and Reeds Almanac 2022
Samsung tablet with Navionics and Savvy Navvy apps
Clock and barometer
GROUND TACKLE
Delta anchor with 20m chain and 20m warp
Second anchor with 20m warp
GENERAL EQUIPMENT
Sony CDX-GT33U Radio and CD player with speakers
Spray hood
Cockpit cover
Automatic anchor light
5 x fenders, 3 x warps
2 x boathooks
Cutlery, crockery and utensils
Avon Redcrest (no pump)
Boarding ladder
Bosuns chair
Cockpit Knife
Dehumidifier
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Windward lifesling
Danbuoy
Lifebuoy
Emergency tiller
2 x radar reflectors
Coastal flare pack - expiry 12/23
2 x fire extinguishers
Fire blanket
Carbon Monoxide alarm
Jackstays
Heaving line
Wooden bungs
LISTER PETTER ALPHA LPWS2 20HP INBOARD DIESEL
Currently winterised
Shaft drive with 2 blade propeller
Selection of engine spares
Exhaust pipework replaced 2022
Stern gland refurbished 2022
ELECTRICS
2 x 80Ah batteries new 2022
Merlin Smartcharge Battery Monitor
Engines charged by alternator, 240V battery charger and Marlec Rutland Wind charger
Shore power connection and cable
TANKAGE
Fuel: 50 litre stainless steel tank
Water: 60 litres
ALL FIGURES ARE APPROXIMATE
CONTESSA 32 BUILT IN 1978
Classic cruiser racer, designed by Sadler and built by Jeremy Rogers in Lymington in the UK
CONSTRUCTION:
White GRP hull with blue trim lines and white GRP coachroof
Long fin keel and skeg hung rudder
Teak laid to cockpit, teak toe rail
Tiller Steering
Hull stripped back below waterline, filled and epoxied in winter 2021/2022
Hull polished 2024
Seacocks serviced 2023
DIMENSIONS
L.O.A. 9.75m (32’0”)
L.W.L.7.31m (24’0”)
BEAM2.98m (9’6”)
DRAFT1.65m (5’6”)
DISPLACEMENT4309kg (9500lbs)
KEEL BALLAST2041kg (4500lbs)
ALL FIGURES ARE APPROXIMATE