Jemma of Bosham provides a unique chance to purchase a Contessa 32 that has received a degree of enhancement and consistent investment seldom seen in vessels of this vintage. While the Contessa 32 is globally admired for its exceptional seaworthiness, classic aesthetics, and offshore heritage, many surviving models remain mostly untouched. Conversely, Jemma of Bosham has been thoroughly updated and modernized, allowing her prospective owner to experience the benefits of this legendary design with contemporary features, avoiding the heavy expense, effort, and downtime involved in extensive refit projects.

The vessel has been refurbished with a focus on functionality, ensuring all vital tasks required to render her secure, seaworthy, and fully operational are finished. Only minor cosmetic details are left to be completed. Rather than prioritizing superficial looks, the owner has dedicated significant resources to the mechanical, structural, and safety components, providing the next custodian with a dependable, robust boat ready for immediate use. Any remaining work is largely aesthetic—simple improvements that can be addressed gradually according to individual taste.

Key enhancements include a brand-new mast, standing rigging, and running rigging (2026), a new Beta 25 engine (2026), and a new Sanders Vectran 130% cruising Genoa (2026). Further additions consist of B&G Triton 2 instruments featuring a wireless anemometer (2026), a Raymarine evolution tiller pilot (2026), and a complete electrical re-wire including a Victron solar panel, solar regulator, and battery monitor (2026). Additionally, the boat features fresh leisure and start batteries (2026) along with replaced windows and hatches (2026).

This represents an exceptional chance to secure a significantly improved Contessa 32 that benefits from substantial investment by her current owners.

Please contact us at 01234 550042 for additional details or to schedule an inspection.

Viewings are strictly by appointment only.

MECHANICS & RIG

Engine

Beta 25 diesel shaft driven engine - 25hp (new 2026)

F51 duplex shaft, cutlass bearing and tides sureseal (new 2026)

Bruntons sigmadrive coupling (new 2026)

Darglow featherstream propeller (new 2026)

Rudder bearings replaced

Rigging and Sails

All spars mast (new 2026)

All spars standing and running rigging (new 2026)

Dacron racing 1,2,3 sails

Carbon Technora No.1 Genoa

Sanders Vectran 130% cruising Genoa (new 2026)

Excellent light and heavy spinnakers, storm jib and cruising chute

INVENTORY

Navigation

B&G plotter

B&G Triton 2 speed,depth and wind multifunction displays (new 2026)

Wireless anemometer (new 2026)

Icom VHF

Raymarine Evolution tiller pilot (new 2026)

Raymarine autopilot

AIS Transponder (new 2026)

Orca core network (new 2026)

Masthead nav lights now LED

LED steaming light with foredeck light

Navigation lights (new 2026)

Full Inventory

All interior bulbs now LED

C&J marine spray hood, boom cover and cockpit dodgers (new 2026)

Shroud chainplates replaced (new 2025)

Gas cooker (new 2025)

Laminated teak tiller (new 2025)

Water tank professionally cleaned (2026)

New water pressure pump, filter and hoses installed (new 2026)

All windows and fore hatch replaced (new 2026)

Shore power

Fenders and lines

Inflatable and 2hp Mariner 4 stroke

Life raft - needs servicing

ACCOMMODATION

Forward Cabin

V-berth/double berth in the bow

Storage beneath bunks and in forepeak lockers

Heads Compartment

Located between the forecabin and saloon

Marine toilet with hanging locker/wet locker opposite

Main Saloon

Dinette to port converts into a double berth

Single settee berth to starboard

Folding dining table

Excellent sea berths for offshore passages

Galley

Compact U-shaped or L-shaped galley adjacent to the companionway

Sink, cooker, storage lockers and work surface

Navigation Station

Dedicated chart table opposite the galley

Quarter berth extending aft beneath the cockpit