“Cherokee Rose” is a meticulously maintained 1972 Contessa 32, representing the iconic David Sadler and Jeremy Rogers design. Marrying graceful aesthetics with dependable handling, these vessels continue to be a favored selection for mariners in search of a highly capable and pleasurable cruising yacht.

Under her current ownership since 2018, she has received diligent care and boasts an extensive inventory, including a Raymarine chart plotter, an Evolution tiller pilot, AIS, VHF radio, diesel heating, and a complete sail wardrobe replaced in 2020, among numerous other upgrades.

According to her owners, the Contessa 32 is a perennial classic that provides superior upwind performance and remarkable seaworthiness. As the well-known adage suggests, a CO32 will reliably return you safely to port.

Please reach out to us at 01243 550042 to schedule a private inspection.

MECHANICS & RIG

Beta 25 diesel shaft driven engine - 25hp  TT circa 600 hrs serviced in accordance with Beta Manuals and run regularly

Below the waterline Epoxy treatment completed by Jeremy Rogers.

Eberspacher Diesel Cabin heater.

INVENTORY

Electronics

B&G plotter

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

Wireless anemometer (new 2026)

Standard Horizon VHF with AIS in/GPS/DSC  and remote station in cockpit

Cobra Marine Handheld VHF

Mariner Wind/Speed 

Mariner Wind Direction

Clipper Depth

Raymarine Speed

Simrad GPS repeater

Raymarine Evolution tiller pilot 

Raymarine autopilot

AIS In to Raymarine Plotter

Masthead Tri Nav light 

Masthead Anchor Light

Steaming /Deck Light 

Nav Lights

2x Solar panels

General equipment

Saloon and head bulbs LED

Spray hood Sanders (new plexiglass 2024)

Main cover Sanders (2020)

Shroud chainplates replaced 

Gas cooker 

Shore power

Fenders and lines

Ship shade

Danbouy with light and horseshoe 

Spare Horseshoe 

ACCOMMODATION

Forward Cabin

V-berth/double berth in the bow

Storage beneath bunks 

Heads Compartment

First aid kit Located between the forecabin and saloon

Marine toilet (new 2022) with hanging locker/wet locker opposite 

Fire extinguisher

Main Saloon

Dinette to port converts into a double berth stowage behind and below

Single settee berth to starboard stowage behind and below

Quater Berth

Table with expansion leaf

Excellent sea berths for offshore passages

Throw cushions

Black out blind for mid hatch

2x Fire extinguishers

Galley

Compact linear Galley 

Sink, cooker, storage lockers and work surface

Assorted Kitchen utensils, pans and toaster

Cutlery, crockery and assorted glasses and mugs

Additional folding washing up bowl and draining board

Navigation Station

Dedicated chart table opposite the galley

Quarter berth extending aft beneath the cockpit