Contest 27
The Contest 27 is a 27.33ft masthead sloop designed by Dick Zaal and built in fiberglass by Contest Yachts - Conyplex between 1969 and 1975.
207 units have been built.
The Contest 27 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat.
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Main features
| Model | Contest 27 | ||
| Length | 27.33 ft | ||
| Beam | 8.90 ft | ||
| Draft | 4.04 ft | ||
| Country | The Nederlands (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 18.55 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 46.81 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 227.88 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 18.64 | ||
| Capsize | 2.06 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 21.65 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 4.04 ft | ||
| Displacement | 5180 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 2425 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.23 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 346 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 194.37 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 151.93 sq.ft | ||
| I | 34.10 ft | ||
| J | 11.40 ft | ||
| P | 29.50 ft | ||
| E | 10.30 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 12 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 0 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 0 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Contest Yachts - Conyplex | ||
| Designer | Dick Zaal | ||
| First built | 1969 | ||
| Last built | 1975 | ||
| Number built | 207 |