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Contessa 32 – Inara - Daughter of the Storm (1977)

Location: Premier Marina, Falmouth

Fully Equipped Blue water Cruiser | Competitive Racer

A fine example of the iconic Contessa 32, Inara has been extensively upgraded and optimised for both competitive single handed racing and offshore cruising. This classic yacht combines the legendary seaworthiness of the Contessa hull with a comprehensive suite of modern electronics, sail handling systems, and creature comforts.

With high-end kit including a full Victron smart energy management system, carbon laminate sails, upgraded rigging, and top-tier navigation electronics, Inara is a true standout among boats in this class and price range.

Available with Marina berth till April 2026 to be negotiated.


Highlights
• Sanders DP Carbon Sport sails (2023) – high-performance laminate with Lite Skin CS15LS
• Victron smart energy system (2022) – with smartphone connectivity, real-time monitoring, and 4G GX module
• Windpilot Pacific mechanical windvane
• Beta 20 engine with high-output alternator and new TMC 40 gearbox (2023)
• Raymarine Axiom9, i50 suite, Evolution EV-100 Autopilot Suite, AIS700, and bow-mounted triducer
• Harken Windward Sheeting traveller, hydraulic backstay tensioner (serviced 2025), Mk4 furler (2022)
• Racing ready – carbon-fibre spinnaker pole, Dyneema halyards, inner forestay with storm jib
• Tidesmarine mast track (2023) for smooth hoisting and reefing
• Competitive spinnakers – symmetrical (with Inara logo) and asymmetrical
• New Lewmar 46ST self-tailing genoa winches (2024)


Navigation & Comms
• Raymarine Axiom9 multifunction display
• Raymarine i50 instrument Suite
• Raymarine Evolution EV-100 Autopilot with P70s
• Raymarine AIS 700 (Class B In/Out) – displays on Axiom
• Raymarine triducer in bow, plus backup log and depth sensors
• ICOM IC-M4230 VHF radio


Rig & Sails
• Standing rigging (2018)
• Selden rod kicker & carbon spinnaker pole
• Harken Mk4 Furler (2022)
• Harken mainsheet windward sheeting traveller & track
• Harken hydraulic backstay tensioner (serviced 2025)
• Dyneema halyards (main & genoa)
• Sanders DP Carbon Sport main & genoa (2023)
• Sanders Symmetrical spinnaker (with Inara Daughter of the Storm Runic logo)
• Asymmetrical spinnaker
• Hank-on storm jib for removable inner forestay
• Garhauer genoa cars (2022)
• Guardrails (2024)
• Windows & frames (2024)


Mechanical & Electrical
• Beta 20 engine with high-output alternator. New G10 Engine bearers and engine mounts 2024
• New TMC 40 gearbox (2023)
• New prop shaft, GRP tube, Radice seal, Centaflex coupling
• Darglow Featherstream 3-blade feathering prop
• Silicon Marine exhaust alarm
• Full Victron system (2022) consisting of:
• Victron Cerbo GX, GX Touch, Lynx BMS & Distributer
• Victron Smart Battery Protect
• Victron Smart 200Ah LiFePO4 battery
• Victron Orion DC-DC charger, Victron Multiplus 800VA inverter/charger
• Victron SmartSolar MPPTs, GX LTE 4G modem
• Full remote monitoring & alerts (movement, bilge, battery, etc.)
• Galvanic isolator
• LED lighting throughout including engine bay
• Carbon monoxide alarm


Interior & Comfort
• Eberspacher Airtronic S2D2L heating (2021) with marine silencer
• Calorifier (2022) – pressurised hot/cold water
• Galley sink electric pumped hot and cold water through tap/shower hose with foot pump backup, carbon filter, accumulator
• Cockpit shower (hot/cold)
• Heads sink with manual hand pump
• Lavac Royal Doulton marine toilet
• Isotherm fridge
• Corian galley worktop
• Additional flexible freshwater tank (bow)
• Plastimo Neptune oven, hob, grill
• Cockpit table & swim ladder
• Convertible central area to Double Bed
• 240V sockets plus USB and USB-C sockets at chart table and lounge area


Anchoring & Safety
• Rocna Vulcan 12 anchor with 25m 8mm chain + 35m Octoplait
• Whale emergency bilge pump (cockpit)
• Electric automatic bilge pump
• Heads pump and electric galley sink pump both with emergency bilge pump capability.
• 4 man Seago Liferaft
• Foam fire extinguisher
• Fire Suppression Stick
• Fire Blanket


Remarks

Inara is a superbly presented Contessa 32, equally capable as a competitive single handed club racer (prize winning at last two Falmouth weeks) or offshore cruising yacht. Her extensive list of upgrades and intelligent systems make her a rare opportunity at this price point. Based in Premier Marina, Falmouth, and ready for her next adventure — just step aboard and sail.

Viewing by appointment – highly recommended.

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