Contessa 32

Green Pepper is a striking example of the Contessa 32. As her name would suggest, her primary colour is green. Her green hull has just had a full polish and her green sprayhood and stackpack have just been deep cleaned. Her topsides and cockpit have also had a thorough clean and she now presents very well indeed.

We collected this boat from a nearby marina and sailed her back. She had had only light use over the last year or so but the Yanmar engine was easy to start and ran well. Once out of the marina, we put the sails up and enjoyed a good couple of hours under wind. She is a great boat that will invariably turn heads.

And if you know Contessas, you will know that they have a great sailing provenance, designed by no less than David Sadler. Her sleek lines are fantastic in or out of the water and Green Pepper's under water profile looks many years younger than her 1979 build date would suggest. This coupled with a hull speed of nearly 7 knots and a capsize screening formual of only 1.8, make this a very exciting proposition.

Down below is a familiar sight and feel. To starboard is a nav station with a crew berth aft, the galley opposite offers all you would need for basic catering under sail. The saloon can accomodate 6 seated or can be used for occasional berths. Forward is a twin v berth and the heads is to ports. She also offers good head height for a boat of her size, especially given the sleek lines of her coach roof.