Description

Unique opportunity to acquire a classic British racing cruiser .
Contessa 39 Sloop for sale in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. Built in 1979. Hull Nr. 04/15

Originally commissioned by Owen Aisher (President, Royal Yachting Association 1970 –1975). Only 15 manufactured.

Seller open to reasonable offers.

Highlights:

Volvo D255 with sail drive.
Ray Marine Navigation system.
Windlass and switches serviced and replaced.
Gear box refurbished 2024.
New clutch pack MS 25S 2024.
Hull re epoxied 2022.
Specification

Basic Information

Make: Contessa
Model: 39
Year: 1979
Category: Sail
Condition: Used
Location: EDYC
Vessel Name: Big Boots
Boat type: Racer /Cruiser
Hull material: Core Sandwich fibreglass
Hull type: Monohull
Hull Colour: Aisher Green
HIN: 04 out of 15
Designer: Doug Peterson (Jeremy Rogers UK)
Flag of Registry British

Accommodation
Cabins: 1 forward cabin
Berths: 5
Sleeps: 5

Sailboat Specifications

Hull Type: Fin keel
Rigging Type: Rod rigging. Masthead Sloop
LOA: 38.67 ft / 11.79 m
LWL: 33.16 ft / 10.11 m
S.A. (reported): 709.00 ft² / 65.87 m²
Beam: 12.25 ft / 3.73 m
Displacement: 14,250.00 lb / 6,464 kg
Ballast: 6,975.00 lb / 3,164 kg
Max Draft: 7.25 ft / 2.21 m
Construction: FG
Ballast Type: Lead
First Built: 1979
# Built: 15
Builder: Jeremy Rogers (UK)
Designer: Doug Peterson
S.A. / Displ.: 19.37
Bal. / Displ.: 48.95
Disp: / Len: 174.47
Comfort Ratio: 22.49
Capsize Screening Formula: 2.02
Hull Speed: 7.72 kn
Pounds/Inch Immersion: 1,451.43 pounds/inch

Auxiliary Power/Tanks (orig. equip.)
Make: Volvo D255 with sail drive.
Type: Diesel

Specifications

Engine(s)

No. of Engines:
1
Engine Model:
Volvo D2-355 with sail drive.
Engine Power:
0
Engine Hours:
0
Fuel Type:
Diesel
Drive Type:
Sail drive

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