Contessa 39

[Quandary]

Many thanks for all the replies. This was my first ever post and I'm amazed by the diversity of knowledge and information.
I've promised myself a boat when I get to 60, not long now, and have researched many in the 36-40 foot range. This one was a bit more difficult to find out about.
Next time I'm at Ardrishaig I'll watch out for those moulds!

Don't waste too much of your time searching, they are long long gone, at least ten years.

 

[saltylegs]

There is a very nice Contessa 39 in Strangford Lough.


http://contessa39.blogspot.com/

 

[photodog]

Didnt they change the rudder or something with the Dawn from the Contessa???...

I think Sailormans comments about the lee helm had something to do with it....

There is a fabulous Dawn 39 in Plymouth yacht haven... very pretty boat with great lines..

I would have one.

 

[sailorman]

Didnt they change the rudder or something with the Dawn from the Contessa???...

I think Sailormans comments about the lee helm had something to do with it....

There is a fabulous Dawn 39 in Plymouth yacht haven... very pretty boat with great lines..

I would have one.

was she "Castaway"

 

[robmcg]

Didnt they change the rudder or something with the Dawn from the Contessa???...

I think Sailormans comments about the lee helm had something to do with it....

There is a fabulous Dawn 39 in Plymouth yacht haven... very pretty boat with great lines..

I would have one.

I believe you are right - remember reading that the original Contessa 39 was a handful in the steering department, which was subsequently corrected on the Dawn 39. Mind you, that info is coming from a dim light bulb at the very back of the brain so appologies to any Contessa 39 owners whose boats handle like Maradona!!!!

 

[doug748]

According to Sailboatdata that's the Contessa 38.

I see David Alan-Williams designed the Contessa 38 and the later Dawn 39.

(the Contessa 39 being a different kettle of fish altogether)

Does anyone know anything more about this designer?

 

[Icarus39]

Many thanks for all the replies. This was my first ever post and I'm amazed by the diversity of knowledge and information.
I've promised myself a boat when I get to 60, not long now, and have researched many in the 36-40 foot range. This one was a bit more difficult to find out about.
Next time I'm at Ardrishaig I'll watch out for those moulds!

Hi Sea Seven, we have a Dawn Class 39. They are superb boats, we have a blog which you can check out at

http://www.yachticarus.blogspot.com

We have just put her up for sale.
John