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1988 Contessa Masthead Sloop 32
CAD59,000
1988 Contessa Masthead Sloop 32 boat for sale
Listing Broker
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
propulsion
Engine #1
Details
- Name: MILLENNIUM DRAGON
- Year: 1988
- Make: Contessa
- Model: 32
- 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
- Sleeps: 6
- Heads: 1
- Hull speed: 6.56 kn
Dimensions
- 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)
Features
- Hydrovane
- Outboard crane
- Wooden wheel
- Brass dorades
- Smart Plug
- 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
- 2 hatches
- 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
- Winches
- 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
Sails
- Main: North Sails, Norlam, 2021
- Foresail: Raudaschl, Dacron, 2021
- Gennaker: Raudaschl, Nylon
- Twin jib: Raudaschl, Dacron
- Storm: Raudaschl, Dacron
Mechanical & Ground Tackle
Mechanical
- 1997 Volvo D1-30
- 28 HP
- Hull speed: 6.56 kn
- 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
Electrical
- DC: 12V
- 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
Safety
- Emergency tiller
- Propane vapour alarm w solenoid shut off
- CO detector
- Smoke detector
- Handheld searchlight
- Handheld horn
- Fire extinguishers
- Man-overboard pole
- Life ring
- Reboarding ladder
- Radar reflector
