Contessa Yachts / Jeremy Rogers Contessa 33 (1984) For sale

1984 Contessa 33 with a Volvo 2002 18hp diesel engine on shaft drive.
'Wishbone' is a fantastic example of this Rob Humphreys designed Contessa yacht that has been in its current ownership since 2007. The current owners have used Wishbone for cruising and racing and have maintained her at great expense.
The boat was antifouled in March 2024 and has a fantastic inventory and is in 'ready to go' condition.
For more information or to arrange a viewing please contact Mark Oldrey on 07707 149474 or email (e-mail in contact data)

Engine

Volvo 2002 18hp diesel engine last serviced in February 2023
Direct drive to folding propeller
Cruising speed approx. 5 – 5.5 knts
Fuel capacity = 50 litres (estimated)
Extra work carried out during current ownership:
Annual routine maintenance – oil, filters, fan belt etc.
Cutlass bearing last replaced 2022
Sacrificial anodes replaced annually
Engine head cleaned and reassembled (2022)
New engine mountings (2024) – New prop shaft (2024)

Construction

GRP white hull, deck, superstructure and cabin in ash
Part Lead fin keel
Tiller steering to spade rudder (tiller extension)
Extra work carried out during current ownership:
Keel matrix (2007)
Deck gear, including new winches and jammers (2009) (Majority Harken)
Transom strengthening for racing (2010)
Interior wood lacquer (2011)
Chainplate strengthening (2012)
New epoxy gelcoat of keel and hull below waterline (2016)
Significant work including new laminate and gelcoat to the deck and topsides with new foam core to replace in part balsa core.
New Genoa track and cars (2019)

Boat Details
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Sails & Rigging

Proctor mast, through deck
Fractional rig with aluminium spars
Stainless wire rigging last renewed 2015
Slab main reefing (3 reefs)
Furling headsail (Seldon) with twin track
Harken self-tailing winches
2 x 44 2-speed winches (genoa)
4 x 32 2-speed winches (for use with spinnaker, kicker, cunningham and halyards as required)
1 x Lewmar mast winch
Seldon rod kicker
Sails:Racing sails (North laminate) which have been well cared for, only used for racing and are in good condition – main, #2. #3 (2012)
Cruising sails (Hood Vektron) in good condition – main (2013), #2, #3 (2009)
Spinnaker (light 0.75 and heavy 1.5) in good condition, with snuffer for short-handed sailing (2009)
Storm main, storm jib – original 1984, never used
Spinnaker lines – full (dyneema) and lightweight
Mainsail cover3 x winch handles
1 x carbon spinnaker pole

Navigation & Electronics

Garmin GPS 551
B&G Triton multifunction display (2013) – 4 x units located on the coach roof each with full functionality (depth, speed, log, cross-track, wind direction, wind speed etc)
Fusion radio/USB player with cockpit and cabin speakers
Autohelm – Raymarine
Smartpilot X5Icom M-411 VHF radio with cockpit speaker
LED mast lights, pushpit/pulpit navigation lights
EPIRB – ACR Rescue me (2019)
Illuminated Compass

Safety

2 x horseshoe buoys, one with automated light
Throwing lineJonbuoy lifting strop
Liferaft – 4 person (purchased 2022)
Safety lines
Wooden bungs
Flare box/grab bag
Lifelines on deck2
bilge pumps

Interior & Accommodation

Ash wood interior, red cushions throughout
Sleeps 5/6 but can sleep 8 (2x double, 4x single (including 2 pilot berths))
Lee cloths
Heads compartment with Lavac WC and handbasin
Galley with:Plastimo 2-burner gas cooker and oven/grill
Frying pan, 2 saucepans
Plates and mugs
Sink
Ice box
Secure storage for cutlery, crockery and food