Contessa 32
11 / 618 - score 85%
The Contessa 32 is a 31.99ft masthead sloop designed by David Sadler and built in fiberglass by Jeremy Rogers Ltd. since 1972.
700 units have been built.
It accomodates 5 people in 1 cabins plus salon.
The Contessa 32 is a heavy sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is very stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally very small. There is a very short water supply range.
This boat has a good score and ranks in the top quarter. It is an excellent choice.
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Main features 97%
| Model | Contessa 32 | ||
| Length | 31.99 ft (95%) | the closest to 32.15 ft | |
| Beam | 9.51 ft (99%) | the closest to 9.50 ft | |
| Draft | 5.51 ft | ||
| Country | United Kingdom (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 52460 |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 15.50 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 47.37 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 306.79 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 27.72 | ||
| Capsize | 1.80 |
Hull 61%
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 24.02 ft (61%) | the closest to 25 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 5.51 ft | ||
| Displacement | 9501.91 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 4497.42 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.56 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 433.03 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 258.44 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 175.02 sq.ft | ||
| I | 40.72 ft | ||
| J | 12.70 ft | ||
| P | 35.01 ft | ||
| E | 10.01 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 24 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 11.10 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 11.89 gals | ||
| Headroom | 5.91 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 1 | ||
| Nb of berths | 5 | ||
| Nb heads | 1 |
Builder data
| Builder | Jeremy Rogers Ltd. | ||
| Designer | David Sadler | ||
| First built | 1972 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 700 |
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