Contessa 32
Description
The Contessa 32, built by J.J. Taylor & Sons Ltd. in Toronto, Ontario, and also by Jeremy Rogers Ltd. in the UK, is a legendary fiberglass monohull sailboat designed by David Sadler in 1970. Renowned for its exceptional seaworthiness, classic lines, and versatility, it is one of the most respected designs for both coastal and blue water cruising, with a strong reputation in racing and long-distance voyaging. L.W.L.: 24' 0" (7.32 m). Beam: 9' 6" (2.90 m). Draft: 5' 6" (1.68 m). Displ.: 9500 lbs. (4309 kg.). Ballast: 4600 lbs. (2087 kg.).
Construction Details
| Designer | David Sadler |
|---|---|
| Builder | J.J. Taylor and Sons |
| Length | 32.000 ft |
| LOA | 25.500 ft |
| LWL | 20.000 ft |
| Beam | 7.500 ft |
| Displacement | 5400 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.000 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 37.10 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 12.20 ft |
| p | 32 ft |
| e | 10 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37.10 ft | 12.20 ft | 32 ft | 10 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 32 ft - (9754 mm) |
| Foot | * 10 ft - (3048 mm) |
| Leech | * 32.99 ft - (10055 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 33.19 ft - (10116 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | * 165.15 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 31.24 ft - (9522 mm) |
| Foot | * 16.23 ft - (4947 mm) |
| Leech | * 27.01 ft - (8233 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14.03 ft - (4276 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.98 ° |
| Area | * 219.14 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 33.5 ft - (10211 mm) |
| Foot | 13.75 ft - (4191 mm) |
| Leech | 30 ft - (9144 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 100.82 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 12.3 ft - (3749 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 8.31 ° |
| Area | * 206.08 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 37.1 ft - (11308 mm) |
| Foot | * 19.77 ft - (6026 mm) |
| Leech | * 34.82 ft - (10613 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 18.3 ft - (5578 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.02 ° |
| Area | * 339.49 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 39.5 ft - (12040 mm) |
| Foot | 20.7 ft - (6309 mm) |
| Leech | 37.5 ft - (11430 mm) |
| Length Perpendicular | * 19.34 ft - (5895 mm) |
| Deck Angle | 4 ° |
| Area | * 382.01 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 39.5 ft - (12040 mm) |
| Foot | 17.75 ft - (5410 mm) |
| Leech | 37 ft - (11278 mm) |
| Area | * 326.91 ft² |
| Sail Type | DRIFTER |
|---|---|
| Luff | 38 ft - (11582 mm) |
| Foot | 21.5 ft - (6553 mm) |
| Leech | 35 ft - (10668 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 6.44 ° |
| Area | * 371.3 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 36.65 ft - (11171 mm) |
| Foot | * 19.39 ft - (5910 mm) |
| Leech | * 33.72 ft - (10278 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 533 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 37.1 ft - (11308 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 21.96 ft - (6693 mm) |
| Foot | * 21.96 ft - (6693 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 693 ft² |
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