Description

The Contessa 32 of which 750 were built, is widely known and admired by generations of yachtsmen. They have achieved almost a cult status by virtue of their seaworthy design ,robust build and the being the only yacht in the small boat class of the 1979 Fastnet race to finish.
Tantris is an example of good ownership in which a regular and conscientious programme of maintenance and renewals have ensured a seaworthy fast cruiser.
The hull has been Awlgrip finished and which greatly enhances her appearance.
In the previous ownership £20,000 was spent, epoxy; windows; Awlgrip hull; engine , new cooker......
In this ownership since 2015 a further £19,000 improving and upgrading, including new mast and rigging, Jenniker and S/s retractable bowsprit.
Full itemised list available on request
Although not raced in this ownership Tantris finished 133 out of 1300+ yachts in 2017 RTI Race
Recent survey available in hard copy.
The asking price has been authenticated

Specifications

Accommodation

The accommodation offers up to 6ft 3ins standing headroom, six berths in two cabins with attractive blue velour cushion fabric.
Foc'sle -2 berths or double berth with stowage under and opening hatch to deck.
Saloon- Dinette converts to double berth with single bert opposite.
Quarter berth
Full width heads compartment with Lavac marine toilet and washbasin with hanging locker opposite.
In saloon, dinette to port, converting to double berth, with single settee opposite. Chart table to starboard with quarter berth behind and galley
opposite.
Full size s/s gimballed cooker twin hob, grill and over.
Stainless steel sink with manually pumped water supply. 35 gallons
freshwater capacity in 2 tanks.
Colbox
Fire blanket.

Quarter berth

Foc'sle

Construction

GRP hull and deck,
Fin keel, encapsulated with 2000Kg of lead
Skeg hung rudder
Tiller steering
Masthead rig.
Aft cockpit
Widows replaced.
Hull epoxy treated

Equipment

Rope management:-
2 off Lewmar ST40 sheet winches
2 off Lewmar 40 halyard winches
Halyard Clutches

Deck:-
1 x CQR 25lbs anchor+35m calibrated chain+ warp

Sprayhood
Cockpit cover [2012]
Guardrails
Stern boarding ladd

Navigation Equipment

Raymarine 654 Plotter 2016
Garmin GPS 2017
Autohelm 2000 2017
Icom DSC VHF RT 2017
Raymarine Log speed
Raymarine wind speed/diredtion
Raymarine Depthsounder
Plastimo Contest Steering compass x 2

Engine(s)

Yanmar 2GM 18hp - 2007
Shaft drive.
3 blade prop.

Sails & Spars

New mast boom, standing rigging - 2016
Saunders Genoa
Saunders Mainsail single line reefing
Saunders Jennniker + Furler 2016
S/S retractable bowsprit 2016
Running rigging 2016

Electrics

2 x Batteries [2015 & 2014]
Cabin lighting throughout

Safety Equipment

Bilge pumps - 1 Electric, 1 manual
2 x Fire extinguishers
Jackstays
Lifebuoy
Flares
Radar reflect
Fire blancket

Disclaimer

Bosham Yacht Sales normally acts as broker for the vendor who unless otherwise stated is not selling in the course of business. Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of these particulars, the correctness is not guaranteed and they are intended as a guide only and do not constitute a part of any contract. A prospective buyer is strongly advised to check these particulars and where appropriate and at his/her own expense to employ a qualified marine surveyor to carry out a survey and/or have an engine trial/inspection. We do not accept any responsibility for demonstrations or viewings, accompanied or unaccompanied. Vessels offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

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