Contessa 28

Recent Sails, 2014 Engine
£11,000.00 (Approx US$14,623)
  • Boat REF#  ·  346020
  • Length  ·  28'1"
  • Year  ·  1979
  • Construction  ·  GRP
  • Underwater profile  ·  Fin
  • Sleeping berths  ·  6
  • Engine  ·  1 x diesel 16hp, Beta Marine (2014)
  • Lying  ·  Portsmouth
Boatshed Portsmouth
Boatshed Portsmouth
Samantha Cassell

Extra Details

Designer Doug Peterson
Builder Jeremy Rogers
Lying Portsmouth
Fuel capacity 39.0 ltr Total - 1 Tanks

Mechanical

Engine 1 x diesel 16hp
Engine make and model Beta Marine (2014)
Engine Hours engine1= 797
Engine Cooled Indirect
Steering tiller
Drive shaft
Prop(s) 3 blade fixed (Rope Cutters)
Fuel consumption (approx) 2.0 ltr /hour At Cruising Speed
Cruising speed (approx) 5.5 knots
Max speed (approx) 6 knots

Dimensions

Length 28'1"
LWL 22'0"
Beam 9'5"
Draft Min 4'10"
Draft Max 4'10"
Storage On marina

Rig

Sloop rigged Kemp Aluminium spars () with Stainless Steel standing rigging (2021)

Sails

Reefing mainsail Sanders - Slab (2021) Fully Battened, Lazy Jacks,
Headsail Sanders - Furling (2024)
Other sails Asymmetric Spinnaker (2021)
Symmetric Spinnaker ()
Heavy Spinnaker ()
Cruising Genoas x 2 ()
Storm Jib ()
Spare Main (2007)

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 240 shore power voltage, 2 batteries charged by: engine, solar panels, shore power

Construction

Construction GRP
Underwater profile Fin
Finish Paint finish

Accommodation

Total # of berths 6
No. of double berths 2
No. of single berths 2
Cabin(s) 1
Sink 1
Heads 1 heads (Manual)

2 burner propane Stove

Accommodation

Stove
Broiler
Oven
Sink
Cooler
Drapes
Manual water system
Non-Smokers

2 burner propane Stove

Deck Gear

Sail cover
Sprayhood
Rode
Fenders
Boathook
Swim Ladder

2 halyard winches
4 sheet winches
2 anchors
(Bruce, Danforth)

Nav Equipment

Compass
Speed
Log
Wind
VHF DSC radio
GPS
Autopilot
Stereo
Barometer
Navigation lights
AIS Receiver
Depth sounder
Radar Reflector

The photos show the clipper navtex & gas alarm fitted, neither of which are currently functional. Entire gas system replaced and re-certified so it is all brand new.
iPad on board for photos but it will not be included in the sale. The bracket it hangs on can be included. It is a really good system for nav.
There is an AIS transponder on board. It has a wifi network which is read by the iPad to show nearby ships.

Safety Equipment

2 bilge pumps (1 manual / 1 electric)

Broker's Comments

A good tidy example of the popular Contessa 28. She has recent sails standing rigging 2021 and an engine fitted 2014.
The Contessa's have a great reputation for seaworthiness and capability whether racing or cruising. She offers comfortable accommodation with forward cabin double berth and two sizeable saloon berths, galley, decent heads and spacious cockpit. Take a look at her underway photos showing her beautiful classic lines.

These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.

Owners FAQ's

How long have you owned the boat for?

6 years

Why are you selling her?

New Boat

Where have you sailed her?

Mostly the Solent and surrounding area, cross channel france and Channel Isles, West as far as Dartmouth

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