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 34 Sailing Yacht

New swin platform
£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  322404
  • LOA  ·  10.26m
  • Year  ·  1983
  • Construction  ·  GRP
  • Underwater profile  ·  Fin
  • Berths  ·  5
  • Engine  ·  1 x Diesel 30hp, Volvo Penta D1-30 (2020)
  • Lying  ·  Falmouth, UK
Boatshed Cornwall
Boatshed Cornwall
David Coumbe

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 Contessa Yachts Ltd
Lying Falmouth, UK
Fuel capacity 90.0 ltr (19.8 G) Total - 1 Tanks
Water capacity 400.0 ltr (88.0 G) Total - 2 Tanks
Last survey 05/11/2021

Mechanical

Engine 1 x Diesel 30hp
Engine make and model Volvo Penta D1-30 (2020)
Engine Hours Not Recorded
Engine Cooled Indirect
Steering Tiller
Drive saildrive
Prop(s) 2 blade self feathering
Fuel consumption (approx) 1.0 ltr (0.2 G) /hour At Cruising Speed
Cruising speed (approx) 4.5 knots
Max speed (approx) 7 knots

New diaphram fitted (2022)

Dimensions

LOA 10.26m
LWL 8.53m
Beam 3.38m
Draft Min 1.46m
Draft Max 1.65m
Displacement 4,300kg (9,481.5lbs)
Headroom 1.85m
Storage Ashore

Rig

Sloop rigged Aluminium spars (1983) with stainless steel standing rigging (2017)

Sails

Mainsail Saunders - Slab (2017) Stack Pack, Fully Battened, Lazy Jacks, 3 Reefs
Headsail Saunders - Furling (2017)
Other sails Storm gib ()
Spinnaker ()
Spinnaker ()
Spinnaker gear

All sails in good servicable condition

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 240 shore power voltage, 4 batteries charged by: engine, solar panels Batteries provide 360AH

Construction

Construction GRP
Underwater profile Fin
Finish Paint finish

Hull antifouled 2021
New carpets 2022

Accommodation

Total # of berths 5
No. of double berths 2
No. of single berths 1
Cabin(s) 2
Handbasin 1
Shower 1
Heads 1 heads (Manual)

3 burner gas cooker/stove

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Grill
Oven
Sink
Icebox
Refrigerator
Carpet
Curtains
Cabin heating
Pressurised water system
Hot water system
Cockpit shower
Non-Smokers
Microwave

3 burner gas cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Sail cover
Sprayhood
Cockpit cover
Warps
Fenders
Boathook
Swim Ladder
Instrument Covers
Bimini

2 halyard winches
2 sheet winches
Manual Lewmar windlass
3 anchors
(CQR)
(Inflatable)
Outboard recently serviced (2022)
Renewed anchor and chain (2023)

Nav Equipment

Compass
Speed
Log
Wind
Radar
VHF
Autopilot
Clock
Barometer
Navigation lights
Echo sounder
Radar Reflector

Safety Equipment

Life jackets
Life buoys
Boarding ladder

2 bilge pumps (1 manual / 1 Electric)

Broker's Comments

We are pleased at Boatshed Cornwall to list this Contessa 34 for sale. Introduced in 1982, the Contessa 34 was launched as a fast cruising version of the OOD34. A longer cast iron keel and considerably more hull weight were combined with the legendary Contessa build quality to produce a sturdy, well-built cruising yacht.

This Contessa 34 has been upgraded and maintained over recent years. As well as recent rigging improvements and a new engine and saildrive fitted in 2020, the ongoing maintenance includes:
Hull antifouled 2022
New carpets 2022
NEW shore power and AC consumer outlets (2023)
Renewed anchor (2023)
Renewed anchor chain (2023)
NEW swim platform (2023)
NEW Davits (2023)

The interior layout provides good accommodation and is well appointed with blue upholstery and carpets. With a fore cabin, aft cabin and a spacious saloon.

The addition of an Iroko swim platform and davit arrangement, configured to accept solar panels really has made this yacht extremely versitile for cruising.

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?

For about two (2) years

Why are you selling her?

Relocating to Austrailia

Where have you sailed her?

English Channel & locally

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