Vri-Jon Contessa 37E
Basic data
| Category: | Motorboat |
| Year of construction: | 1999 |
| Length: | 1120 cm |
| width: | 380 cm |
| Depth: | 120 cm |
| Material: | Steel |
| Motorization: | Yanmar |
| Berth: |
Workum, Netherlands
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Specifications
Vri-Jon Contessa 37E – Steel Motor Yacht with Comfortable Equipment and Practical Layout
The Vri-Jon Contessa 37E is a Dutch-built steel motor yacht, constructed in 1999 by the renowned shipyard Vri-Jon Yachts in Ossenzijl. This model, with build number V-958, features a multi-chine hull design and is designed for comfortable cruising on inland waters, lakes, rivers, canals, and ponds. With a length of 11.20 meters and a width of 3.8 meters, the vessel offers a spacious living environment on board, suitable for both short day trips and longer vacations.
Dimensions and Construction
The hull is made of steel, contributing to the robustness and stability of the vessel. The draft is 1.2 meters, allowing navigation in shallower waters. The interior headroom is 2 meters, providing comfortable freedom of movement inside. The ship has a weight of approximately 6,000 kg.
Interior and Accommodation
The Vri-Jon Contessa 37E features a practical layout with two fixed berths and two additional berths, making the vessel suitable for up to four people. The interior space includes a dining area, mattresses, a shower, and an electric toilet. The toilet discharge is directly connected to open water. The kitchen is equipped with a stove, refrigerator, freezer, microwave, and hot water supply.
Engine and Technology
The propulsion consists of a Yanmar 4LH-HTE inboard diesel engine with a power output of 140 hp. This four-cylinder engine is electrically started and has a recorded number of operating hours of approximately 1,400. The engine is from the year 1998 and is fueled from a diesel tank with a capacity of 700 liters. Additional instruments such as an oil pressure gauge, tachometer, and fuel tank gauge are present.
For extra maneuverability, the vessel is equipped with both an electric bow thruster and an electric stern thruster, both operable with a remote control. This makes docking and undocking easier, even in tight harbors or unfavorable wind conditions.
Electrical Installation and Power Supply
The electrical installation on board consists of four batteries, a battery charger, alternator, solar panel, inverter, voltmeter, and shore power connection. The onboard network operates on 12V and 220V, allowing the use of household appliances both while sailing and in the harbor.
Navigation and Equipment
In terms of navigation, the vessel is equipped with a depth gauge. For anchoring, there is a manually operated anchor winch with chain. The exterior equipment includes a teak deck, bimini, cockpit tent, tarpaulins, swim ladder, swim platform, pulpit and stern seats, and a guardrail. A dinghy or trailer is not included.
Maintenance and History
The current owners are the second users of the vessel. According to reports, the vessel has always been in winter storage and regularly maintained. The last antifouling treatment and haul-out for maintenance was done in 2025. The boat was recently repainted by a shipyard in Akkrum, where a ceramic coating was also applied, providing extra protection for 6 years. Modifications such as an extra door on the aft deck and custom-made aluminum ladders have been added. The interior space has new carpeting, and the woodwork has been treated with wood oil. The appearance of this vessel is as shown in the photos.
Usage and Sailing Area
The vessel has mainly been used for recreational purposes such as vacations and day trips. The sailing areas include various inland waters, including lakes, rivers, ponds, and canals. The combination of the electric bow and stern thruster also makes the vessel suitable for less experienced skippers.
Summary of Technical Specifications:
- Brand and Type: Vri-Jon Contessa 37E
- Year of Construction: 1999
- Length x Width x Draft: 11.00 m x 4.00 m x 1.00 m
- Material: Steel
- Engine: Yanmar 4LH-HTE, 140 hp, diesel, 4 cylinders
- Engine Hours: approx. 1,400
- Fuel Tank: 700 liters
- Water Tank: 400 liters
- Waste Water Tank: 250 liters
- Berths: 2 fixed + 2 additional
- Electrical Installation: 12V / 220V, solar panel, battery charger, inverter
- Navigation: Depth gauge
- Steering: Wheel outside, single rudder
- Bow and Stern Thruster: Electric, with remote control
- Anchor Winch: Manually operated
- Toilet: Electric, discharge to open water
This Vri-Jon Contessa 37E offers a combination of space, practical equipment, and sailing characteristics that make the vessel suitable for a variety of sailing areas and purposes.
VIEWING DAY INFORMATION
- The viewing day of this Vri-Jon Contessa 37E is on Saturday 25 October 2025 van 10:00 until 12:00 in Workum (NL).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- We advise making use of the viewing day.
- The boat is in the water.
- This boat is delivered without a trailer.
- This boat is sold under general auction conditions.
- This concerns a public auction, which means that the purchase cannot be returned based on the legal right of withdrawal.
| Brand | Vri-Jon |
| Type | Contessa 37E |
| Length | 1120 |
| Width | 380 |
| Depth | 120 |
| Year of construction | 1999 |
| Material | Steel |
| Number of sleeping places (fixed) | 2 |
| Number of sleeping places (extra) | 2 |
| Standing height indoors | 200 |
| Last antifouling treatment | 2025 |
| Hull shape | Multi-chine |
| Control | Wheel |
| Location control | Outside |
| Rudder | Single |
| Shower | |
| Separate dining area | |
| Fridge | |
| Cooker | |
| Microwave | |
| Curtains | |
| Freezer | |
| Warm water | |
| Water tank capacity in liters | 400 |
| wastewater tank capacity in liters | 250 |
| Toilet | Electric |
| Does the toilet drain directly into the open water | Yes |
| Dinghy | No |
| Bilge pump | Electric |
| Is a trailer included? | No |
| Weight (kg) | 6000 |
| Anchor(s) | 1 |
| Anchor attachment | Chain |
| Windlass | Hand |
| Bimini | |
| Boat cover(s) | |
| Cockpit tent | |
| Push- and pulpit(s) | |
| Teak deck | |
| Sea rails | |
| Swimming platform | |
| Swimming ladder |
| Number of engines | 1 |
| Is the engine operational | The engine is operational |
| Start typing | Electric |
| Engine type | Inboard |
| Brand motor | Yanmar |
| Model engine | 4LH-HTE |
| Power (hp) | 140 |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Year of construction of the engine | 1998 |
| Engine hours | 1400 |
| Fuel | Diesel |
| Tank capacity in liters | 700 |
| Fuel Tank Gauge | |
| Oil Pressure Gauge | |
| Tachometer | |
| Bow thruster | Electric |
| Number of batteries present | 4 |
| Battery charger | |
| Alternator | |
| Inverter | |
| Voltmeter | |
| Shore power | |
| Solar panel | |
| 12V | |
| 220V |
Vri-Jon Contessa 37E – Steel Motor Yacht with Comfortable Equipment and Practical Layout
The Vri-Jon Contessa 37E is a Dutch-built steel motor yacht, constructed in 1999 by the renowned shipyard Vri-Jon Yachts in Ossenzijl. This model, with build number V-958, features a multi-chine hull design and is designed for comfortable cruising on inland waters, lakes, rivers, canals, and ponds. With a length of 11.20 meters and a width of 3.8 meters, the vessel offers a spacious living environment on board, suitable for both short day trips and longer vacations.
Dimensions and Construction
The hull is made of steel, contributing to the robustness and stability of the vessel. The draft is 1.2 meters, allowing navigation in shallower waters. The interior headroom is 2 meters, providing comfortable freedom of movement inside. The ship has a weight of approximately 6,000 kg.
Interior and Accommodation
The Vri-Jon Contessa 37E features a practical layout with two fixed berths and two additional berths, making the vessel suitable for up to four people. The interior space includes a dining area, mattresses, a shower, and an electric toilet. The toilet discharge is directly connected to open water. The kitchen is equipped with a stove, refrigerator, freezer, microwave, and hot water supply.
Engine and Technology
The propulsion consists of a Yanmar 4LH-HTE inboard diesel engine with a power output of 140 hp. This four-cylinder engine is electrically started and has a recorded number of operating hours of approximately 1,400. The engine is from the year 1998 and is fueled from a diesel tank with a capacity of 700 liters. Additional instruments such as an oil pressure gauge, tachometer, and fuel tank gauge are present.
For extra maneuverability, the vessel is equipped with both an electric bow thruster and an electric stern thruster, both operable with a remote control. This makes docking and undocking easier, even in tight harbors or unfavorable wind conditions.
Electrical Installation and Power Supply
The electrical installation on board consists of four batteries, a battery charger, alternator, solar panel, inverter, voltmeter, and shore power connection. The onboard network operates on 12V and 220V, allowing the use of household appliances both while sailing and in the harbor.
Navigation and Equipment
In terms of navigation, the vessel is equipped with a depth gauge. For anchoring, there is a manually operated anchor winch with chain. The exterior equipment includes a teak deck, bimini, cockpit tent, tarpaulins, swim ladder, swim platform, pulpit and stern seats, and a guardrail. A dinghy or trailer is not included.
Maintenance and History
The current owners are the second users of the vessel. According to reports, the vessel has always been in winter storage and regularly maintained. The last antifouling treatment and haul-out for maintenance was done in 2025. The boat was recently repainted by a shipyard in Akkrum, where a ceramic coating was also applied, providing extra protection for 6 years. Modifications such as an extra door on the aft deck and custom-made aluminum ladders have been added. The interior space has new carpeting, and the woodwork has been treated with wood oil. The appearance of this vessel is as shown in the photos.
Usage and Sailing Area
The vessel has mainly been used for recreational purposes such as vacations and day trips. The sailing areas include various inland waters, including lakes, rivers, ponds, and canals. The combination of the electric bow and stern thruster also makes the vessel suitable for less experienced skippers.
Summary of Technical Specifications:
- Brand and Type: Vri-Jon Contessa 37E
- Year of Construction: 1999
- Length x Width x Draft: 11.00 m x 4.00 m x 1.00 m
- Material: Steel
- Engine: Yanmar 4LH-HTE, 140 hp, diesel, 4 cylinders
- Engine Hours: approx. 1,400
- Fuel Tank: 700 liters
- Water Tank: 400 liters
- Waste Water Tank: 250 liters
- Berths: 2 fixed + 2 additional
- Electrical Installation: 12V / 220V, solar panel, battery charger, inverter
- Navigation: Depth gauge
- Steering: Wheel outside, single rudder
- Bow and Stern Thruster: Electric, with remote control
- Anchor Winch: Manually operated
- Toilet: Electric, discharge to open water
This Vri-Jon Contessa 37E offers a combination of space, practical equipment, and sailing characteristics that make the vessel suitable for a variety of sailing areas and purposes.
VIEWING DAY INFORMATION
- The viewing day of this Vri-Jon Contessa 37E is on Saturday 25 October 2025 van 10:00 until 12:00 in Workum (NL).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- We advise making use of the viewing day.
- The boat is in the water.
- This boat is delivered without a trailer.
- This boat is sold under general auction conditions.
- This concerns a public auction, which means that the purchase cannot be returned based on the legal right of withdrawal.
| Brand | Vri-Jon |
| Type | Contessa 37E |
| Length | 1120 |
| Width | 380 |
| Depth | 120 |
| Year of construction | 1999 |
| Material | Steel |
| Number of sleeping places (fixed) | 2 |
| Number of sleeping places (extra) | 2 |
| Standing height indoors | 200 |
| Last antifouling treatment | 2025 |
| Hull shape | Multi-chine |
| Control | Wheel |
| Location control | Outside |
| Rudder | Single |
| Shower | |
| Separate dining area | |
| Fridge | |
| Cooker | |
| Microwave | |
| Curtains | |
| Freezer | |
| Warm water | |
| Water tank capacity in liters | 400 |
| wastewater tank capacity in liters | 250 |
| Toilet | Electric |
| Does the toilet drain directly into the open water | Yes |
| Dinghy | No |
| Bilge pump | Electric |
| Is a trailer included? | No |
| Weight (kg) | 6000 |
| Anchor(s) | 1 |
| Anchor attachment | Chain |
| Windlass | Hand |
| Bimini | |
| Boat cover(s) | |
| Cockpit tent | |
| Push- and pulpit(s) | |
| Teak deck | |
| Sea rails | |
| Swimming platform | |
| Swimming ladder |
| Number of engines | 1 |
| Is the engine operational | The engine is operational |
| Start typing | Electric |
| Engine type | Inboard |
| Brand motor | Yanmar |
| Model engine | 4LH-HTE |
| Power (hp) | 140 |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Year of construction of the engine | 1998 |
| Engine hours | 1400 |
| Fuel | Diesel |
| Tank capacity in liters | 700 |
| Fuel Tank Gauge | |
| Oil Pressure Gauge | |
| Tachometer | |
| Bow thruster | Electric |
| Number of batteries present | 4 |
| Battery charger | |
| Alternator | |
| Inverter | |
| Voltmeter | |
| Shore power | |
| Solar panel | |
| 12V | |
| 220V |
