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Forum: Monohull Sailboats

22-11-2017, 18:58

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Contessa 39 - rare boat, lacking details

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Posted By vonderlust

Re: Contessa 39 - rare boat, lacking details

I think the Dawn 39/Contessa 38 was suggested as an option for better cruising, but that is not what this post is about. The Contessa 39 has fallen into my lap for a very attractive price of $15k,...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

17-11-2017, 13:32

Replies: 29

Contessa 39 - rare boat, lacking details

Views: 10,269

Posted By vonderlust

Re: Contessa 39 - rare boat, lacking details

True. However, the interior is built out with a bit more accommodation than a standard race setup & is roomy enough to further tune to cruising (and for the price I'm paying & condition of the boat,...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

12-11-2017, 22:13

Replies: 29

Contessa 39 - rare boat, lacking details

Views: 10,269

Posted By vonderlust

Re: Contessa 39 - rare boat, lacking details

Had a chance to take a closer look and...

the engine looks brand new
the boat is originally Fracas & now "Saga"
The current owner had spared no expense in updating 10yrs or so ago
it has...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

12-11-2017, 22:00

Replies: 29

Contessa 39 - rare boat, lacking details

Views: 10,269

Posted By vonderlust

Re: Contessa 39 - rare boat, lacking details

To be fair, this is one of the few IOR boats that actually seems to sail well as evidenced by its results in the '79 Fastnet; all Contessa's made it without issue.

Contessa 38/Dawn 39 seems like a...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

10-11-2017, 16:49

Replies: 29

Contessa 39 - rare boat, lacking details

Views: 10,269

Posted By vonderlust

Re: Contessa 39 - rare boat, lacking details

More details in a letter from the builder (which actually mentions Apogee from the other ad):

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

10-11-2017, 12:56

Replies: 29

Contessa 39 - rare boat, lacking details

Views: 10,269

Posted By vonderlust

Re: Contessa 39 - rare boat, lacking details

that is an important detail - the one up for sale on yachtworld seems to have been tuned even further to racing, but the standard design might be modified to better suit cruising.

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

10-11-2017, 12:54

Replies: 29

Contessa 39 - rare boat, lacking details

Views: 10,269

Posted By vonderlust

Re: Contessa 39 - rare boat, lacking details

In looking at the plans for each, they seem somewhat close in hull dimensions, but the Contessa definitely lacks the creature comforts & cabin layout of the Landfall. It would not be hard to...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

09-11-2017, 08:54

Replies: 29

Contessa 39 - rare boat, lacking details

Views: 10,269

Posted By vonderlust

Re: Contessa 39 - rare boat, lacking details

@Souzag818 - that seems to be the common sentiment on that boat, so thanks! I have read that the Landfall has a bit of flex in the hull that leads to unexpected leaks that need to be carefully looked...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

08-11-2017, 22:44

Replies: 29

Contessa 39 - rare boat, lacking details

Views: 10,269

Posted By vonderlust

Contessa 39 - rare boat, lacking details

I have been on the lookout for a 35-45ft bluewater cruiser for some time & nearly pulled the trigger on a C&C Landfall 38 last week, but have come into a position where a friend is offering up her...

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