Colvic Countess 37 Owners Cabin
One owner from new
- Boat REF# · 350226
- LOA · 11.38m
- Year · 1989
- Construction · GRP
- Underwater profile · Fin
- Berths · 5
- Engine · 1 x Diesel 56hp, Mermaid (1991)
- Lying · Essex
Extra Details
| Designer | Ian Anderson |
|---|---|
| Builder | Colvic |
| Lying | Essex |
| Fuel capacity | 180.0 ltr (39.6 G) Total - 1 Tanks |
| Water capacity | 180.0 ltr (39.6 G) Total - 2 Tanks |
| Last survey | 18/01/2025 |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x Diesel 56hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Mermaid (1991) |
| Engine Hours | Not Recorded |
| Engine Cooled | Indirect |
| Steering | Wheel |
| Drive | Shaft |
| Prop(s) | 3 bladed fixed |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | Not Recorded |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 6 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 7 knots |
Solar panels in place but no longer working, require replacing, if needed
1 x starting battery replaced, in 2025
Battery charger
Dimensions
| LOA | 11.38m |
|---|---|
| Beam | 3.80m |
| Draft Min | 1.80m |
| Draft Max | 1.80m |
| Displacement | 10,000kg (22,050.0lbs) |
| Headroom | 1.83m |
| Storage | Ashore |
Rig
Ketch rigged Sailspar Aluminium spars (1991) with stainless steel standing rigging (1991)
Sails
| Mainsail | Lonton and Grey - Slab (2011) Stack Pack, Lazy Jacks, 2 Reefs |
|---|---|
| Headsail | Jeckells - Furling () |
Unused Storm Jib (Jeckells)
Staysail (Wilkins)
Mizzen sail (Jeckells)
Sails valeted and serviced when needed and stored at the owners home through the winter
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 240 shore power voltage, 5 batteries charged by: engine, wind generator, shore power
Construction
| Construction | GRP |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Fin |
| Finish | Gelcoat finish |
Fresh water aft deck shower
Calorifier and immersion for hot water in place, not used
Holding tank installed, with macerator and diverter valve, not used
Owners insurance survey available, from 2025
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 5 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 2 |
| No. of single berths | 1 |
| Cabin(s) | 2 |
| Handbasin | 2 |
| Heads | 2 heads (Manual) |
Eberspacher diesel heater requires a service
Baby Blake head
2 burner gas cooker/stove
Accommodation
| Cooker/stove | |
|---|---|
| Grill | |
| Oven | |
| Sink | |
| Refrigerator | |
| Carpet | |
| Cabin heating | |
| Pressurised water system | |
| Hot water system | |
| Non-Smokers |
Eberspacher diesel heater requires a service
Baby Blake head
2 burner gas cooker/stove
Deck Gear
| Sprayhood | |
|---|---|
| Warps | |
| Fenders | |
| Davits | |
| Swim Ladder | |
| Instrument Covers | |
| Cockpit Enclosure |
2 halyard winches
4 sheet winches
Electric windlass
3 anchors
(Delta, Danforth and CQR)
50.00m of chain
Multiplat anchor rope
Outboard hoist
Winch cover
12 x fenders
Cockpit cushions
Cockpit pedestal cover
Cockpit table
A hardly used, 6hp Yamaha outboard engine (for separate negotiation) with lifting harness, fuel tank and tiller extenion
Full cockpit enclosure
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| Speed | |
| Log | |
| Wind | |
| Radar | |
| VHF | |
| GPS | |
| Autopilot | |
| Navtex | |
| Stereo | |
| Navigation lights | |
| Video | |
| AIS Receiver | |
| Echo sounder |
Ship to shore vhf radio
All navigation instruments and navigation lights were working when the boat was last used, 6 years ago.
Safety Equipment
| Carbon Monoxide detector | |
|---|---|
| Liferaft | |
| Emergency steering |
3 bilge pumps (2 manual / 1 Electric)
1x automatic bilge pump available to be fitted
Broker's Comments
Boatshed Essex are pleased to be presenting this tidy Colvic Countess 37, purchased from new at the Boatshow in 1989 and fitted out by the current owner and launched in 1991.
There intention was to sail the Meditaranean, which they did and lots more extended cruising over the years in their ownership.
A spacious blue water cruiser with a deep centre cockpit and a good sized aft cabin, with ensuite heads.
The owners report the boat to have a safe and comfortable feel, with the spacious centre cockpit, making it ideal for families and longer distance cruising. Room on deck is equally comfortable, with spacious side decks and large foredeck.
The volume of space extends to the traditionally laid out interior, with good headroom, two heads, with one being en-suite to the aft double cabin. The well equipped galley provides plenty of room for preparing meals and spacious saloon with port and starboard seating and large drop leaf saloon table, provides plenty of space for relaxing and socialising.
This version looks to have been well maintained over the years, with tidy interior woodwork. When I visited the boat, I was struck by its light and spacious feel due to the number of hatches, windows and the open space below, which also provides comfortable accommodation, with ample headroom and storage.
This boat is an attractive option for a range of uses including the potential for coastal cruising, extended passage making and live-aboard possibilities. This boat appears to be a solid, tidy, spacious boat with an excellent reputation.
She is designed to be easily handled by a couple with a separate fore cabin and head for guests. Her ketch rig, allows for a variety of balanced rigs for any weather. She is a comfortable and excellent sea boat that will look after her crew in any weather and she is easily handled and predictable under motor. The deep cockpit and cockpit enclosure keeps the wind and spray off and extends the living space.
The owners haven't used the boat in recent years, as detailed, although maintained her and have reflected this in the price.
If you have any queries or would like to organise a personal viewing, then please do contact our Boatshed office and we would be happy to help.
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.
Owners FAQ's
How long have you owned the boat for?
Since new, in 1989
Why are you selling her?
Retiring from sailing
Where have you sailed her?
UK, Mediterranean, Holland, Belgium and the Channel islands