Contest 40 KETCH used

Classic lines meet modern reliability in this 1971 Contest 40 Ketch. Currently lying in Italy, this fiberglass vessel has been maintained with exceptional care, featuring a full AWL Grip hull respray performed in 2013 and a bottom treated down to the gelcoat with epoxy. The vessel is powered by a 67 HP Volvo Penta MD30A engine, installed in 1990 and showing 1,800 hours of use. Significant mechanical and electrical upgrades define this used boat. The electrical system was recently overhauled, including two Quick battery chargers and batteries replaced in 2026. The rig has been thoroughly serviced, with the mast and boom removed, inspected, and repainted. The standing rigging was upgraded in 2012, and the sail inventory is ready for use, featuring a new battened mainsail with mast cars, a mizzen, and a genoa with gennaker and sock. Comfort and utility are prioritized throughout the layout. The interior offers two cabins and two heads equipped with electric toilets, providing accommodation for six people. Onboard amenities include two refrigerators, a new -20° freezer, and air conditioning to ensure comfort during extended stays. Navigation is supported by a Neco autopilot, and sail handling is simplified by 2003 electric winches and a Max Prop propeller. This listing represents a unique opportunity to acquire a legendary design that has benefited from extensive recent maintenance, including overhauled fuel and water systems and new seacocks. The RINA certification is valid until 2027. This used boat is accompanied by a 2015 tender and a 4 HP Evinrude outboard. The price has been reduced and is currently 45,000 EUR, VAT paid.