The Contessa 28 offers an excellent blend of confidence inspiring sailing performance and useful accommodation, offering up to 5 berths. Less well known than earlier Contessa yachts, the 28 was more modern with an improved interior and moulded headlining, often considered an earlier rival to the Sadler 29. 'Midnight Lady' is a good example of her class fitted with a 2006 Nanni 21hp diesel engine and a recent chart plotter and windlass. She is competitively priced as a recent survey identified that the decks will require attention in the future. Viewing by appointment only through our Essex office (01621) 785600

Mechanical & Electrical systems

Located under companionway, Nanni 3.75HE, three-cylinder, 21hp marine diesel engine (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. 2 x 12v batteries (2011) charged via the engine alternator. Shorepower system with ring mains. Full cabin lighting.

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. Simulated teak finish 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. In July 2022, all seacocks were replaced. Masthead Bermudan sloop rig. Silver anodised aluminium mast and boom (2001) by Kemp. Stainless steel standing rigging with adjustable backstay. Terylene running rigging (new 2013) led aft to the cockpit via Barton jammers and with backstay tensioner. Single line slab reefing to mainsail. Furlex headsail furling system (2001). 2 x Lewmar 40 self-tailing sheet winches (2013). 3 x Halyard winches. Mainsail - Dolphin sails - 2009 Genoa - Dolphin sails - 2009

Inventory

Navigation: - 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

Accommodation

The Contessa 28 layout offers six berths in one 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 two-burner gas cooker with oven and grill, sink with cold water supply and stowage areas. Shaped blue upholstery throughout with complimenting curtains and moulded headlinings.