The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Contessa 28

Great Cruiser Sharp Performer
£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  313736
  • LOA  ·  8.45m
  • Year  ·  1980
  • Construction  ·  GRP
  • Underwater profile  ·  Fin
  • Berths  ·  6
  • Engine  ·  1 x Diesel 20hp, Vetus M310 (2003)
  • Lying  ·  Milford Marina
Boatshed Wales
Boatshed Wales
James Kimpton

The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Extra Details

Designer Doug Peterson
Builder Jeremy Rogers
Lying Milford Marina
Fuel capacity 38.0 ltr (8.4 G) Total - 1 Tanks
Water capacity 125.0 ltr (27.5 G) Total - 1 Tanks
Last survey 20/04/2005

Mechanical

Engine 1 x Diesel 20hp
Engine make and model Vetus M310 (2003)
Engine Hours Not Recorded
Engine Cooled Indirect
Steering Tiller
Drive Shaft
Prop(s) 3 Blade
Fuel consumption (approx) Not Recorded
Cruising speed (approx) 5 knots
Max speed (approx) 6 knots
Engine spares

3 cylinder freshwater cooled
Range, approximately 80NM
Hurth gearbox
Shaftdrive to three blade prop

Dimensions

LOA 8.45m
LWL 6.71m
Beam 2.87m
Draft Min 1.47m
Draft Max 1.47m
Displacement 4kg (7.7lbs)
Headroom 1.83m
Storage On marina

Rig

Sloop rigged Aluminium spars () with stainless steel standing rigging (2003)

Sails

Mainsail Sobstad - Slab (2002) 2 Reefs
Headsail Sobstad - Furling (2004)
Other sails Spinnaker ()
Main ()
Spinnaker gear

Electrical Systems

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

Construction

Construction GRP
Underwater profile Fin
Finish Gelcoat finish

Accommodation

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

3 burner gas cooker/stove

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Grill
Oven
Sink
Icebox
Freezer
Curtains
Cabin heating
Manual water system

3 burner gas cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Sail cover
Spray dodgers
Warps
Fenders
Boathook
Beaching legs
Swim Ladder

2 halyard winches
4 sheet winches
Manual windlass
1 anchors
(Plough)
10.00m of chain
10.00m of warp
Avon dinghy ()
(Inflatable)
10mm chain & 12mm warp

Nav Equipment

Compass
Speed
Log
Wind
VHF
VHF DSC radio
SSB Modem
GPS
Chart plotter
Autopilot
Navtex
Clock
Barometer
Navigation lights
Echo sounder
Radar Reflector

Fenders x6
Upgraded boarding ladder with teak feet
Stanchions, push pit % pulpit refitted 2003
Beaching legs

Safety Equipment

Life buoys
Searchlight
Horn
EPIRB 406MHz
Boarding ladder

1 bilge pumps (1 manual / 0 Electric)

Broker's Comments

The Contessa 28 is a popular, mid size club racer/cruiser. These boats, although of an older style, still generate a popular following.

The boat needs a little cosmetic attention, for example the deck paint is flaking, although the rig, sails, engine and interior all appear in good condition. The boat is in commission and actively used.

The interior comprises forepeak berth, sea toilet to starboard, opposite a large hanging locker. There is a sensible sized saloon with large fold down table. The starboard seating converts to form a generous double with aft quarter berth behind. There is a functional galley to port with three burner oven/cooker unit and cool box.

The boat has benefited from lots of upgrades over the years, including engine replacement in 2003, rig and sail replacement in 2002/2003. With plenty of space, stability and performance, this is a great option for cruising or club racing alike.

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

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