Contessa 28

Accommodation

The Contessa 28 layout offers 6 Berths in 2 cabins with approximately 6'1" headroom. Forepeak with double vee berth, stowage and opening hatch to foredeck. Moulded heads compartment to starboard with a Lavac marine toilet, wash basin with cold water supply, storage and a hanging locker opposite. Saloon comprising of a settee berth to port with trotter box, folding central table and a further settee berth to starboard which converts into a double berth. Sliding chart table aft to starboard with quarter berth beneath. Galley to port consisting of a Bainbridge Plastimo stainless steel 2-burner gas cooker with oven and grill, sink with cold water supply and stowage areas. Shaped cream upholstery throughout with complimenting curtains and moulded headlinings.

Mechanical Systems

Located under companionway, Nanni 3.75HE 3-cylinder 21hp marine diesel engine (new 2006). Fresh water cooled. Single lever engine controls with electric start. 40 litre stainless steel fuel tank. Shaft drive to fixed three bladed propeller. 

In 2014 a new cutlass bearing, shaft seal and propeller were installed.

Electrical Systems

2 x 12v Batteries (new 2011) charged via the engine alternator. Shorepower system with ring mains. Full cabin lighting.

Sails and Spars

Masthead bermudan sloop rig. Silver anodised aluminum mast and boom (new 2001) by Kemp. Stainless steel standing rigging with adjustable backstay. Terylene running rigging (new 2013) led aft to cockpit via Barton jammers and with backstay tensioner. Single line slab reefing to mainsail. Furlex headsail furling system (new 2001). 2 x Lewmar 40 self-tailing sheet winches (new 2013). 3 x Halyard winches. 

• Mainsail - Dolphin sails -  2009 - very good
• Genoa - Dolphin sails - 2009 - very good

Navigation Equipment

• Steering compass
• Standard Horizon VHF radio with cockpit extension speaker
• Raymarine depth & speed/log 
• Raymarine wind instrument
• Raymarine Axiom 7 Chart plotter with Navionics (new 2020)
• Raymarine tiller pilot
• CD radio
• Clock and barometer
• Deck level and masthead navigation lights
• Steaming light

Deck Equipment

• Mantus self-setting anchor with chain and warp (all new 2021)
• Lofrans manual anchor windlass (new 2021)
• Stainless steel pushpit, pulpit, and stanchions 
• Blue sprayhood, mainsail cover, and cockpit dodgers 
• Fixed stainless steel boarding ladder
• Various fenders and warps
• Boathook

Safety Equipment

• Fire extinguishers (may require servicing)
• Fire blanket
• Harness lines
• Jackstays
• 2 x Manual bilge pumps
• Harness eyes in cockpit

Construction

Contessa 28 built by Jeremy Rogers in 1978 to a Doug Peterson design. White GRP hull (epoxy coated in 2003) with style stripes, coachroof and grey moulded non-slip decks. Encapsulated lead ballast in fin keel. Tiller steering to semi balanced rudder. Self draining cockpit. Treadmaster to cockpit seats. 

In 2015 the rudder was removed, faired and epoxy coated before being refitted and the aluminium windows were also replaced. A recent survey has identified that moisture has entered areas of the deck, and whilst it is still possible to use without repair, it would be advisable to rectify this in the future.

Disclaimer

The company normally acts as broker for the vendor who unless otherwise stated is not selling in the course of a 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 own expense to employ a qualified marine surveyor to carry out a survey and/or to have an engine trial conducted which if conducted by us shall not imply any liability on our part.