Who in their right mind is buying this

[ridgy]

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Newish Co32 with some "interesting" fitout choices.

How much has the original owner lost on this in 12 years, 100k easily and hard to imagine anyone buying this for anything near that asking price. 120k to sleep next to the toilet.

The interior looks more DIY than Rogers finest.

 

[Stemar]

But - but - but...they're the most marvellous boats - look how they did in the 79 Fastnet. Worth every penny!

I don't know who'd buy it, but I reckon it's an optimist selling it. If I were looking for something in that price bracket, I'd far rather have one of these

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etc.

 

[B27]

For that kind of money, some people would buy a couple of fairly boring cars.

Not something I'd choose, but a lot of people quite like Contessa 32s, and some people don't have to look closely at the price.

 

[Tranona]

It has been for sale for some time - and already had a starring role in an earlier thread here with similar opening comment.

For some owning such a boat is not a rational decision.

 

[Fr J Hackett]

It has been for sale for some time - and already had a starring role in an earlier thread here with similar opening comment.

For some owning such a boat is not a rational decision.

You can say that again, you would have to be stark raving bonkers.

 

[Baggywrinkle]

Lol .... only for a complete Contessa obsessed old person ... but I'm not and never will be in the market for a Contessa of any vintage or condition. Something we lusted after as a family in the 70s from the cockpit of our Kingfisher 20+ but now hopelessly outdated and cramped.

Some more alternatives .... all gorgeous and built this century (except one).

https://www.yachtworld.de/yacht/2009-southerly-32-9146512/
https://www.yachtworld.de/yacht/1992-hallberg--rassy-36-8935879/
https://www.yachtworld.de/yacht/2020-jeanneau-sun-odyssey-349-9298408/
https://www.yachtworld.de/yacht/2021-bavaria-cruiser-34-9267361/
https://www.yachtworld.de/yacht/2012-hallberg--rassy-310-8918124/
https://www.yachtworld.de/yacht/2009-hallberg--rassy-342-9325529/
https://www.yachtworld.de/yacht/2008-sunbeam-34-8851325/
https://www.yachtworld.de/yacht/2009-x--yachts-x-34-9304292/

 

[Stemar]

If I were to buy a Contessa, I'd be sailing solo. Madame wouldn't set foot aboard, and I can't say I blame her. Lots of people love then and, for their time, they're a great boat, but they're of their time, which has passed. Doesn't stop Jeremy Rogers offering new ones, though. How much would he want for one?

 

[Sybarite]

This is what Elaine Bunting and her husband got - after their HR45.
Don't know if they still have it.

 

[srm]

For some owning such a boat is not a rational decision.

Only "such a boat"?
No doubt there are lots of reasons to own a boat for personal use, but are any of them really rational?
(And yet I have owned at least one sailing yacht for a few month shy of the last fifty years)

 

[Tranona]

You can say that again, you would have to be stark raving bonkers.

Sailing in general is not a rational decision and along the continuum of participants there is always a small number who are attracted by the almost cult status. clearly the owner of this boat is in that position and I expect there is a like minded soul somewhere, but not sure will be found on Apollo Duck.

 

[AngusMcDoon]

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[Clancy Moped]

Some boats are for sale not to sell.

 

[KevinV]

I can see why somebody would go for it in principle, ...... but 6 slightly different styles of doors on the lockers, different catches/ handles in places, too many different textures on vertical surfaces, that manky corner on the nav station - all makes it not look the quality I would expect for that money.

 

[doug748]

Contessa 32 for sale UK, Contessa boats for sale, Contessa used boat sales, Contessa Sailing Yachts For Sale Contessa 32 from 2012 - Apollo Duck

Newish Co32 with some "interesting" fitout choices.

How much has the original owner lost on this in 12 years, 100k easily and hard to imagine anyone buying this for anything near that asking price. 120k to sleep next to the toilet.

The interior looks more DIY than Rogers finest.

He would probably do ok if a buyer can be found at that price, which is doubtful. Always a dodgy move to go too wild with a one design class.
He maybe paid in the region of £150 thousand for the boat, to build it now certainly £300,000 +

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[johnalison]

It would make a nice rich-man’s toy for someone who wanted to do a bit of class racing in the Solent, I suppose.

 

[doug748]

It would make a nice rich-man’s toy for someone who wanted to do a bit of class racing in the Solent, I suppose.

Sadly, probably not even that, no would be racer would touch the timber deck

 

[RunAgroundHard]

What does RYS mean on the stern? Is the daughter of Zues, queen of the underworld, who's name must not be spoken, a member of the Royal Yacht Squadron?

 

[justanothersailboat]

Renovate Yacht Savagely in this case, I think.

 

[dunedin]

Per the original question “who is buying this?”, the answer - as Tranona has pointed out - is NOBODY !
It has stuck on the market and will probably remain unsold until the price reflects some reality.

 

[steveeasy]

I actually think it’s a different boat than the one discussed before that was for sale and was not going to sell. It did!!.

You do get the boaty thing don’t you. It’s not all about a jaquizy and double oven. I can just imagine you lot all stood next to one tied up whinging why it’s so bad, but secretly wishing your own boat looked quite so good in and out the water. Makes me smile

Steveeasy