The Vri-Jon Contessa 45E is a spacious and solidly built steel motor yacht with a warm, classic appearance. Its practical layout includes a generous saloon, two comfortable cabins, a dinette, a fully equipped galley, two electric toilets and a separate shower room. The yacht is well equipped with features including bow and stern thrusters, a diesel generator, heating, an extensive battery bank, Raymarine navigation equipment, an integrated swimming platform and stainless-steel davits. The wide side decks and full stainless-steel railing also ensure safe and comfortable movement around the yacht.
Brand:
Dimensions:
13.78m x 4.14m x 1.2m
Year built:
1996
Material:
Steel
Motorization:
Ford Mermaid 135pk
Article number:
2026-1808

Description

The Vri-Jon Contessa 45E is a solidly built Dutch motor yacht with a practical layout and comfortable equipment for extended stays on board. ConstructeThe steel-built yacht offers plenty of living space for the owner and guests. On board, she features a spacious saloon, two cabins, two electric toilets and a separate shower room.

The warm teak interior is complemented by blue carpeting and grey fabric upholstery. The forward section accommodates the galley, dinette and guest cabin with a V-shaped double berth. The owner’s cabin is located aft and features a freestanding double bed. The dinette can also be converted into two additional berths.

The Vri-Jon is powered by a 135 hp Ford Mermaid six-cylinder diesel engine with shaft drive. For easy manoeuvring, both the electric bow thruster and stern thruster were renewed in 2023. The navigation equipment includes a Raymarine Axiom 9 chartplotter, GPS, depth sounder, log and AIS.

The yacht is also comprehensively equipped for comfort and independence on board. Features include a 6.8 kW Vetus diesel generator, a Victron Quattro inverter and battery charger, an extensive battery bank, diesel hot-air heating, a 42-litre boiler, a four-burner electric ceramic hob and two refrigerators. Outside, the yacht benefits from wide side decks, a full stainless-steel railing, an integrated swimming platform, a folding stainless-steel swimming ladder with teak steps and stainless-steel davits for a tender.

The underwater hull was sandblasted in 2018, while the entire yacht was repainted in 2011 using a two-component paint system. The Vri-Jon Contessa 45E therefore offers an attractive combination of space, solid construction and comprehensive equipment.

Basic data

Category

Reference
2026-1808
Category
Motoryacht
Brand
Vri-Jon
Model
Contessa 45E

Berth

Type
Sales marina
Location
Bestboats Roermond
Country
The Netherlands

General

New or used
Used
Boat type
Motorboot
Year of construction
1996
Hull material
Steel
Motorization summary
1x Ford Mermaid, 6 cylinders, Diesel 135 hp

Dimensions

Length
13,78 m
Width
4,14 m
Draught
1,20 m
Headroom inside
200 cm
Vertical clearance
4,40 m

Berths

Fixed
4
Extra
2

General

Designer
Vri-Jon Yachts - Ossenzijl - Dragt Yachtservice v.o.f. - Woudsend - Holland
Extra info Designer
Designed by Vri-Jon Yachts in Ossenzijl in cooperation with Dragt Yachtservice in Woudsend.
Shipyard
Vri-Jon
Extra info Shipyard
Vri-Jon Yachts - Ossenzijl - Dragt Yachtservice v.o.f. - Woudsend - Holland
Hull number
7841BG

Hull deck superstructure

Hull shape
Multi-chine
Extra info Hull shape
A hard-chine hull has clearly defined angles in the hull plating, providing strength, stability and reliable cruising characteristics. Often used for inland vessels and motor yachts.
Hull colour
White
Deck colour
Wit
Deck construction
Staal
Extra info Deck construction
Steel deck construction with wide, level side decks for safe and comfortable movement around the yacht.
Windows
Single-glazed windows fitted in black-coloured aluminium frames.

Dimensions and weights

Minimum height
275 cm
Displacement
13.700 kg

Comments

Comments
The Vri-Jon Contessa 45E is a spacious and solidly built steel motor yacht with a warm, classic appearance. Its practical layout includes a generous saloon, two comfortable cabins, a dinette, a fully equipped galley, two electric toilets and a separate shower room.

The yacht is well equipped with features including bow and stern thrusters, a diesel generator, heating, an extensive battery bank, Raymarine navigation equipment, an integrated swimming platform and stainless-steel davits. The wide side decks and full stainless-steel railing also ensure safe and comfortable movement around the yacht.

Steering and Drift Limitation

Steering system
Wheel, Hydraulic
Extra info Steering system
Outside, beneath the cockpit cover.
Position steering system
outside control
Rudder
single
Extra info Rudder
Made of steel

Accommodation

Spaces

Living
Cabins
2
Extra info Cabins
The owner’s cabin is located aft, while the guest cabin is situated in the forward section of the yacht.
Berths
4
Extra info Berths
The owner’s cabin features a freestanding double bed, while the guest cabin is equipped with a V-shaped double berth. Two additional berths can be created by converting the dinette.
Layout and spaces inside
The interior offers a spacious and practical layout. The large saloon features a comfortable seating area to starboard. Steps lead down to the forward section, where the galley is located to port and the dinette to starboard. Further forward are a separate toilet compartment and the guest cabin. The aft section accommodates the owner’s cabin, together with a separate toilet compartment and a separate shower room.

Decoration

Interior type
Classic, warm
Extra info Interior type
Teak interior with blue carpeting and grey fabric upholstery.
Mattresses
Cushions
Curtains
Cockpit Cover

Water

Water tank & material
Capacity
400 lt
Water tank material
Rvs-Stainless Steel-Edelstahl
Waste water tank
Capacity
150 lt
Waste water tank material
Kunstof-Platic-Plastik
Waste Water Tank Drain Pump
Deck Suction of Dirty Water
Warm Water
Extra info Warm Water
42-litre boiler, heated by the engine or via 220V.
Deck Wash Pump
Deck Shower

Plumbing

Number of showers
1
Extra info Number of showers
The shower room is located in the aft section of the yacht and features a shower with a glass door.
Extra info Toilets
Two electric toilets: one in the forward section and one in the aft section of the yacht.

Entertainment

TV
Extra info TV
LG television in the saloon.
Radio AM/FM
Brand radio AM/FM
Grundig

Kitchen

Burner
Extra info Burner
Electric four-burner ceramic hob.
Quantity
4
Type burner
ETNA
Oven
Refrigerator
Extra info Refrigerator
Coolmatic 110 L and Waeco 65 L in galley
Capacity refrigerator
1
Freezer
Extra info Freezer
Freezer compartment inside the refrigerator.
Capacity freezer
1

Climate control

Hot Air
Extra info Hot Air
Eberspächer diesel hot-air heating throughout the yacht.

Comments

Comments
Warm teak interior with blue carpeting and grey fabric upholstery. The yacht offers a spacious saloon, a galley and dinette forward, a guest cabin with V-berth, and an aft owner’s cabin with a freestanding double bed. Two electric toilets and a separate shower room complete the layout.

Engine, Electrics

Engines

Number of identical engines
1

Main engine

Brand
Ford
Extra info Brand
Ford Mermaid is a well-established British marine engine brand, known for marinising robust Ford diesel engines for reliable and economical use in motor yachts.
Model
Mermaid
Year
1996
Power
135 hp
Hour meter
Engine hours
3.624
Gearbox
Gearbox brand
Velvet Drive

Drive

Transmission
Shaft drive
Propulsion
Shaft drive
Extra info Propulsion
Propellor
Extra info Cooling system
Indirect cooling is a cooling system in which the engine is cooled via a heat exchanger, so that cooling water from the outside (for example, river or seawater) does not flow directly through the engine. This prevents corrosion and extends the lifespan of the engine

Tank

Fuel tanks
1
Extra info Fuel tanks
The diesel tank was cleaned in 2022.
Total fuel tank(s) capacity
650 l
Fuel tank material
Staal-Steel-Stahl

Measuring instruments

Engine oil pressure gauge
Brand engine oil pressure gauge
VDO
Engine temperature gauge
Brand engine temperature gauge
VDO
Fuel Tank Indicator
Brand fuel Tank Indicator
VDO

Bow and stern thruster

Bow Thruster
Cupa
Extra info Bow Thruster
Vetus electric bow thruster, 12 V, renewed in 2023.
Stern Thruster
Cupa
Extra info Stern Thruster
Vetus electric stern thruster, 12 V, renewed in 2023.

Electricity

Batteries
Extra info Batteries
1 × 12V / 44Ah generator starter battery, 5 × Victron Energy 12V / 220Ah gel service batteries, 2 × Victron Energy 12V / 220Ah gel batteries for the bow and stern thrusters, and 2 × Victron Energy 12V / 220Ah gel engine starter batteries
Quantity
10
Battery charger
Extra info Battery charger
Quattro 12V/1500W/50 Amp.
Capacity
Victron Energy
Alternator
Extra info Alternator
1 × 90 A alternator on the engine.
Generator
Brand generator
Vetus 6.8kw kW
Inverter
Extra info Inverter
12V/1500W/50 Amp.
Capacity
Victron Energy
Voltmeter
Brand voltmeter
VDO
Shore power cable
Shorepower connector
12V
220V

Navigation and electronics

Basic tools

Log
Navigation lights
Depth Sounder
Rudder angle indicator
Brand rudder angle indicator
Vetus

Modern electronics

GPS
Brand GPS
Raymarine
AIS
Chartplotter
Brand chartplotter
Raymarine Axiom 9
Extra info Chartplotter
Renewed in 2018.

Communication

VHF Radio
Brand VHF Radio
Icom HM-195B

Deck equipment

Deck equipment

Safety rail
Extra info Safety rail
Full stainless steel railing around the yacht, with an opening on both sides.
Platform
Extra info Platform
Swimming platform integrated into the hull.
Swimming ladder
Extra info Swimming ladder
Foldable stainless steel swimming ladder with teak steps.
Tender Crane
Extra info Tender Crane
Stainless steel davits for the tender.
Deck Wash Pump
Fenders
Extra info Fenders
Complete set
Cockpit Cover

Miscellaneous

Horn
Water pressure pump

Anchor

Anchors & material
Galvanized anchor, with 30 m chain
Anchor windlass
Electric
Extra info Anchor windlass
Vetus electric anchor windlass, 1,000 W, 12 V.

Safety

Safety

Electric Bilge Pump
Fire extinguisher

Extra

Accessories notes
-The underwater hull was sandblasted in 2018.
-The entire yacht was repainted with a two-component paint system in 2011.
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