CONTESSA 27

The lifting keel Contessa 27, designed by the renowned Rob Humphreys and built by MG Yachts, stands out as a versatile and efficient cruiser perfect for adventurers seeking flexibility in their sailing experience. Offering exceptional versatility and impressive performance, it features a lifting keel that enables confident navigation in both shallow waters and deeper seas. Enhanced by a copper-coated hull applied in 2020 for easy maintenance, beaching legs to facilitate secure beaching, and a fully refurbished keel completed in 2024, the Contessa 27 combines accessibility and performance with ease. Below deck, this Contessa 27 offers a cozy and functional layout, accommodating up to three people. The forward cabin offers a double V-berth, complemented by a saloon with a centerline folding table, port and starboard seating, and a practical aft quarter berth. The L-shaped galley is equipped for extended stays with a cooker, refrigerator, and hot/cold water system, further enhanced by Eberspacher cabin heating for all-weather comfort. With medium wood interior joinery and a modernized head with a 2020-installed W/C, the interior is inviting and practical for cruising enthusiasts. With a Beta 14 diesel engine and saildrive, rigging replaced in 2022, and a stack-packing mainsail plus a 2023 Genoa, this Contessa 27 is ready to set sail. Added features include solar panels for extended autonomy, a 2022 saildrive gasket replacement, and a robust complement of deck equipment, such as a new anchor chain and navigation aids. This classic lifting keel cruiser is a superb choice for those seeking a blend of reliability, flexibility, and cruising pedigree. Specifications & Construction Construction Designed by Rob Humphreys | Built by MG Yachts | White GRP hull | White GRP non-slip deck and superstructure | Tiller steering system | Lifting keel | Transom-hung rudder | Copper coating applied to the hull in 2020 | Keel refurbishment completed in 2024 | Beaching legs included Deck Anchor with 8mm chain (added in 2022) | Kedge anchor | Fenders | Warps | Swimming ladder Tankage No specific data provided Rig and Sail Sloop rig type | Rigging replaced in 2022 | 4 winches | Stack-packing mainsail | 2024 Genoa / furling headsail added in 2023 | Self-tacking jib | Old sails still in good condition Machinery & Systems Machinery Beta 14 Engine | Diesel fuel | Fixed propeller type | Saildrive | Saildrive gasket replaced in 2022 | Engine serviced annually Electrics 12V and 220V on-board voltage | Domestic and engine batteries present | Shore power available | Solar panels installed Navigation Autopilot | Handheld VHF radio added in 2021 Safety Life raft (currently out of date) | Flares and lifebuoy included Comfort & Accessories Accommodation Sleeps 2 in forward cabin plus 1 in aft quarter berth | Forward cabin with double V-berth | Walkthrough saloon | Centreline folding table | Seating to port and starboard | Rear facing nav station to starboard | L-Shaped galley to port | Heads with new W/C 2020 to starboard | Aft quarter berth to port | Eberspacher cabin heating | Medium wood interior joinery | Cloth upholstery Domestic Cooker with grill and oven | Refrigerator present | Calorifier (2021) | Hot and cold water system | New pump installed (2021) | Cutlery and crockery provided | Spare gas bottle available