Contest 29
The Contest 29 is a 29.0ft masthead sloop designed by G. Luyten and built in fiberglass by Contest Yachts - Conyplex between 1964 and 1976.
247 units have been built.
The Contest 29 is a moderate weight sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat.
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Main features
| Model | Contest 29 | ||
| Length | 29 ft | ||
| Beam | 8.25 ft | ||
| Draft | 4.25 ft | ||
| Country | The Nederlands (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 14.26 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 38.82 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 274.50 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 30.98 | ||
| Capsize | 1.62 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 24 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 4.25 ft | ||
| Displacement | 8500 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 3300 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.56 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 370 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 187 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 182.90 sq.ft | ||
| I | 34 ft | ||
| J | 11 ft | ||
| P | 29.50 ft | ||
| E | 12.40 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 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 | G. Luyten | ||
| First built | 1964 | ||
| Last built | 1976 | ||
| Number built | 247 |
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