This is an boat is for sale via a sealed bids Auction to Clarke & Carter by mid-day on the 16th May 2025. The sale is strictly ?as is where is? without any warranty of condition or description. The Contessa 32 needs no introduction. They have proved themselves many times over, to be seaworthy cruising boats in the worst of conditions. Accelerando has been in the same ownership since 1991 and was raced extensively. She has not been sailed for some time and is need of a refit.

Viewing by appointment only through the Suffolk office ? 01473 659681 or email: suffolk@clarkeandcarter.co.uk

Accommodation

Offering up to six berths in two cabins and is fitted out to a good standard with mahogany joinery. Forecabin with a V-berth with stowage beneath and an opening hatch to the foredeck. Full width heads compartment with a marine toilet and a wet/hanging locker opposite. Saloon consisting of a dinette to port which can convert to offer a double berth, settee berth opposite and useful stowage beneath berths and in lockers. Chart table aft to starboard with navigation instruments, chart stowage and electrical distribution panel. Quarter berth aft of chart table. Galley equipped with gimballed two-burner gas cooker with grill and oven, stainless steel sink, cool box and further storage in cupboards and drawers. Manually pumped cold water supply. Beige vinyl upholstery.

Mechanical Systems

Located under the companionway steps is the Volvo Penta MD2020 fitted new in 2002. 19hp, 3 cylinders, fresh water cooled via a heat exchanger. Shaft driven to a fixed 2 bladed propeller. Single lever controls, electric start. 54 litre fuel capacity.

Electrical Systems

Sails and Spars

Masthead rigged Bermudan sloop. Alloy, single spreader, keel-stepped mast (2002) and boom. Alloy spinnaker pole. Stainless steel standing rigging (2002). Headsail furling system. Slab reefing mainsail. Backstay adjuster. Rope kicker. Terylene running rigging. Two Lewmar 40 sheet winches. Two Lewmar 40 halyard winches. Two Lewmar 8 spinnaker sheet winches.

Deck Equipment

Navigation Equipment

Safety Equipment

Construction

Built in 1976 by Jeremy Rogers. Blue painted GRP hull (1999). Off-White GRP superstructure with non-slip surfaces. Fin keel with encapsulated lead ballast. Tiller steering to skeg hung rudder. Self-draining cockpit. Teak slats to cockpit seats. Teak cockpit grating.

Conditions of Sale

The advertised description of the vessel is not guaranteed and buyers must rely solely upon their own enquiries and inspection. The sale is strictly ?as is where is? without any warranty of condition or description. Offers to be tendered to Clarke & Carter by 12 mid-day on Friday 16th May 2025, utilising the offer form that will be scanned and emailed to you. In all cases it is the responsibility of the buyer to confirm receipt of their offer by Clarke & Carter. Please contact Clarke and Carter for further details on how to view and place a bid.

Disclaimer:

The company normally acts as brokers 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.