1972 Contessa 32, GBP 28,000

Remarks :
"Cherokee Rose" is a meticulously kept 1972 Contessa 32, showcasing the legendary design work of David Sadler and Jeremy Rogers. Combining elegant lines with reliable handling, these boats remain a top choice for sailors looking for a highly capable and enjoyable cruising yacht. Under her current ownership since 2018, she has been maintained with great care and features an extensive equipment list, including a Raymarine chart plotter, an Evolution tiller pilot, AIS, VHF radio, diesel heating, and a full sail inventory updated in 2020, along with many other improvements. According to her owners, the Contessa 32 is an enduring classic that offers exceptional upwind performance and outstanding seaworthiness. As the famous saying goes, a CO32 will always reliably bring you back to harbour. Please contact us at 01243 550042 to arrange a private viewing.


Accommodation :
Forward Cabin V-berth/double berth in the bow
Storage beneath bunks  Heads Compartment  First aid kit Located between the forecabin and saloon
Marine toilet (new 2022) with hanging locker/wet locker opposite
Fire extinguisher  Main Saloon Dinette to port converts into a double berth stowage behind and below
Single settee berth to starboard stowage behind and below
Table with expansion leaf
Excellent sea berths for offshore passages
Throw cushions
Black out blind for mid hatch
2x Fire extinguishers Galley Compact linear Galley
Sink, cooker, storage lockers and work surface
Assorted Kitchen utensils, pans and toaster
Cutlery, crockery and assorted glasses and mugs
Additional folding washing up bowl and draining board  Navigation Station Dedicated chart table opposite the galley
Quarter berth extending aft beneath the cockpit


Inventory :
Electronics B&G plotter
B&G Triton 2 speed,depth and wind multifunction displays (new 2026)
Wireless anemometer (new 2026)
Standard Horizon VHF with AIS in/GPS/DSC  and remote station in cockpit
Cobra Marine Handheld VHF
Mariner Wind/Speed
Mariner Wind Direction
Clipper Depth
Raymarine Speed
Simrad GPS repeater
Raymarine Evolution tiller pilot
Raymarine autopilot
AIS In to Raymarine Plotter
Masthead Tri Nav light
Masthead Anchor Light
Steaming /Deck Light
Nav Lights
2x Solar panels General equipment Saloon and head bulbs LED
Spray hood Sanders (new plexiglass 2024)
Main cover Sanders (2020)
Shroud chainplates replaced
Gas cooker
Shore power
Fenders and lines
Ship shade
Danbouy with light and horseshoe
Spare Horseshoe 


Mechanical :
Beta 25 diesel shaft driven engine - 25hp  TT circa 600 hrs serviced in accordance with Beta Manuals and run regularly
Below the waterline Epoxy treatment completed by Jeremy Rogers.
Eberspacher Diesel Cabin heater.