1978 Jeremy Rogers Limited Contessa 32, EUR 18.000,-

1978 Contessa 32 “Vagabond” – Legendary Ocean Warrior, Professionally Refurbished

This is a true Contessa 32 – one of the most respected British cruiser-racers ever built. Designed by David Sadler and built by Jeremy Rogers, these boats have earned legendary status for seaworthiness and toughness.

Proven Pedigree

In the deadly 1979 Fastnet Race, sistership Assent was the only yacht in her class to finish despite hurricane-force winds. Willy Ker sailed his Contessa 32 over 100,000 miles from the Arctic to Antarctica, often single-handed. Many others have rounded Cape Horn and crossed oceans repeatedly.

Major 2010 Refit at Jeremy Rogers Yard, Lymington
Extensive professional refurbishment at the original builder’s yard including:

• New standing & running rigging
  
• New Harken winches (coachroof, cockpit & spinnaker)
  
• New Selden slab-reefing boom + Rodkicker
  
• New Spinlock clutches & organisers
  
• Full Yanmar engine service
  
• New forward hatch, stanchions, LED lights & more
  

Key Specs

LOA: 32 ft | Beam: 9'6" | Draft: 5'6"
Displacement: 9,500 lbs | Ballast: 4,500 lbs
Masthead sloop, mast height ≈42–43 ft

Sails & Rigging

Mainsail: ≈175 sq ft
Genoa/Jib: 258–350+ sq ft (overlapping No.1)
Storm Jib available
Symmetrical Spinnaker: 500–600 sq ft
Modern rig setup with excellent short-handed handling.

A fast, balanced, and exceptionally sea-kindly yacht ideal for coastal cruising, club racing or serious bluewater sailing. Timeless lines and proven capability.

Serious inquiries only. Ready for her next adventure!
"We think she’s the best boat ever..." — Willy Ker

1978 Contessa 32 „Vagabond“ – legendarisk havkriger, professionelt renoveret

Dette er en ægte Contessa 32 – en af de mest respekterede britiske cruiser-racere, der nogensinde er bygget. Designet af David Sadler og bygget af Jeremy Rogers har disse både opnået legendarisk status for deres sødygtighed og robusthed.

Bevist stamtavle

I det livsfarlige Fastnet Race i 1979 var søsterskibet Assent den eneste yacht i sin klasse, der gennemførte løbet trods orkanagtige vinde. Willy Ker sejlede sin Contessa 32 over 100.000 sømil fra Arktis til Antarktis, ofte alene. Mange andre har rundet Kap Horn og krydset oceaner gentagne gange.

Større renovering i 2010 på Jeremy Rogers Yard, Lymington
Omfattende professionel renovering på den oprindelige bygherres værft, herunder:

• Nyt stående og løbende rigning
• Nye Harken-spil (coachroof, cockpit og spiler)
• Ny Selden-boom med slab-reefing + Rodkicker
• Nye Spinlock-koblinger og -organisatorer
• Fuld service af Yanmar-motoren
• Ny forreste luge, rælinger, LED-lys og mere
  

Nøglespecifikationer

Længde overalt: 32 ft | Bredde: 9'6" | Dybgang: 5'6"
Deplacement: 9.500 lbs | Ballast: 4.500 lbs
Masthead sloop, masthøjde ≈42–43 ft

Sejl og rigning

Storsejl: ≈175 kvadratfod
Genua/fok: 258–350+ kvadratfod (overlappende nr. 1)
Stormfok tilgængelig
Symmetrisk spiler: 500–600 kvadratfod
Moderne rigning med fremragende håndtering med få besætningsmedlemmer.

En hurtig, afbalanceret og usædvanlig sødygtig yacht, der er ideel til kystsejlads, klubsejlads eller seriøs havsejlads. Tidløse linjer og gennemprøvet ydeevne.

Kun seriøse henvendelser. Klar til sit næste eventyr!
"Vi synes, hun er den bedste båd nogensinde..." — Willy Ker