Inside a MINT 1985 Contessa 32 for $44,500 | Full Boat Tour
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Inside a MINT 1985 Contessa 32 for $44,500 | Full Boat Tour
CAPTAIN KEW (Q) IS BACK! And this time he’s joining BoatFools Sailing to explore an absolutely STUNNING 1985 Contessa 32, offered for $44,500!
Built in Canada by J.J. Taylor & Sons, this is one of only 87 Canadian-built examples of the legendary Contessa 32. Designed by David Sadler and originally produced in England by Jeremy Rogers, the Contessa 32 has earned an extraordinary reputation as a tough, capable, and seaworthy offshore cruising sailboat.
But this particular 41-year-old Contessa is something special!
Captain Alan Kew (Captain Q) joins us as we explore this beautifully maintained classic, from her immaculate Awlgrip hull and gorgeous teak interior to an extraordinary list of upgrades and improvements.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
00:38 Overview of Contessa 32 with Captain Kew
04:53 The Cockpit
12:43 Up On Deck
16:23 Below Deck
28:33 The Head – Will You Fit?
33:00 The Diesel Engine
35:13 Hull, Keel, and Rudder
41:05 Final Thoughts from The Captain
Highlights include:
2020 Beta Marine 20 HP diesel engine (1,050 HRS)
Featherstream three-blade feathering propeller
Standing rigging renewed between 2019 and 2025
Garmin radar and chartplotter
Vesper Cortex VHF/AIS
2023 Isotherm refrigeration
2023 asymmetrical cruising spinnaker
2023 dodger and new aluminum fuel tank
2025 Raymarine EV-100 autopilot
2025 solar panel and Harken MKIV roller furler
Additional upgrades through 2026
With her solid fiberglass construction, encapsulated lead keel, skeg-mounted rudder, and legendary offshore pedigree, the Contessa 32 represents everything we love about classic cruising sailboats.
More than 700 Contessa 32s were built worldwide, but only 87 were produced in Canada. And this one might be among the nicest we’ve encountered.
Is this beautifully upgraded Contessa 32 worth $44,500? What does Captain Q think of this legendary design? And could this be the perfect small bluewater cruising sailboat?
Come aboard with Captain Kew (Q) and BoatFools Sailing and decide for yourself!
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS BOAT, PLEASE CALL ANNIE GRAY, GRAY & GRAY YACHTS, AT: 207-363-7997
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Inside a MINT 1985 Contessa 32 for $44,500 | Full Boat Tour
CAPTAIN KEW (Q) IS BACK! And this time he's joining BoatFools Sailing to explore an absolutely STUNNING 1985 Contessa 32, offered for $44,500!
Built in Canada by J.J. Taylor & Sons, this is one of only 87 Canadian-built examples of the legendary Contessa 32. Designed by David Sadler and originally produced in England by Jeremy Rogers, the Contessa 32 has earned an extraordinary reputation as a tough, capable, and seaworthy offshore cruising sailboat.
But this particular 41-year-old Contessa is something special!
Captain Alan Kew (Captain Q) joins us as we explore this beautifully maintained classic, from her immaculate Awlgrip hull and gorgeous teak interior to an extraordinary list of upgrades and improvements.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
00:38 Overview of Contessa 32 with Captain Kew
04:53 The Cockpit
12:43 Up On Deck
16:23 Below Deck
28:33 The Head - Will You Fit?
33:00 The Diesel Engine
35:13 Hull, Keel, and Rudder
41:05 Final Thoughts from The Captain
Highlights include:
2020 Beta Marine 20 HP diesel engine (1,050 HRS)
Featherstream three-blade feathering propeller
Standing rigging renewed between 2019 and 2025
Garmin radar and chartplotter
Vesper Cortex VHF/AIS
2023 Isotherm refrigeration
2023 asymmetrical cruising spinnaker
2023 dodger and new aluminum fuel tank
2025 Raymarine EV-100 autopilot
2025 solar panel and Harken MKIV roller furler
Additional upgrades through 2026
With her solid fiberglass construction, encapsulated lead keel, skeg-mounted rudder, and legendary offshore pedigree, the Contessa 32 represents everything we love about classic cruising sailboats.
More than 700 Contessa 32s were built worldwide, but only 87 were produced in Canada. And this one might be among the nicest we've encountered.
Is this beautifully upgraded Contessa 32 worth $44,500? What does Captain Q think of this legendary design? And could this be the perfect small bluewater cruising sailboat?
Come aboard with Captain Kew (Q) and BoatFools Sailing and decide for yourself!
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS BOAT, PLEASE CALL ANNIE GRAY, GRAY & GRAY YACHTS, AT: 207-363-7997
Real Boats. Real People. Real Fun.
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