Contessa 32 ‘COUNTERFEIT’ – SOLD

Wednesday 9th October 2019

Mark Cameron Yachts if delighted to announce the successful sale of the Contessa 32 ‘COUNTERFEIT’.

The Contessa 32 is one of the most admired yacht designs ever mass-produced. Designed by David Sadler and built by Jeremy Rogers the design has been in production from its inception in 1970 until the current day. Having proved itself in the most arduous conditions during the infamous 1979 Fastnet with a Contessa 32 being the smallest boat to complete the race. Examples of the design can be found cruising in the four corners of the world, drawing admiring glances where ever they go.

In very nice condition having been lovingly maintained in the current ownership COUTERFEIT is offered with a sail away inventory including:

• Two-pack painted topsides, professionally painted 2017.
• Beta Marine 20hp diesel engine, installed new in 2017.
• Norvane windvane self-steering gear, fitted new in 2005.
• New Gebo deck hatches fitted 2016
• Seago cannister liferaft with storage cradle and hydrostatic release.
• Recently replaced mainsail and genoa.
• Sprayhood fitted new in 2017.
• Plastimo Neptune 4500 gas cooker fitted new 2018.

With her current owners since 2001 COUNTERFEIT has cruised extensively around northern Europe with a crew of just two. Trips have included a circumnavigation of Britain and Ireland, exploring the Outer Hebrides and Northern Isles. Several seasons were also spent exploring the waters around Norway and Denmark.

After a minor refit this coming winter her new owner wants to spend the summer of 2020 exploring the west coast of Scotland before heading off on his own adventures to Scandinavia and the Baltic sea. We wish him fair winds and many happy years at the helm.

We have buyers actively seeking high-quality cruising yachts and motorboats. If you are considering selling your boat please get in touch. Find full details of the brokerage services we can provide here.