Contest 30
The Contest 30 is a 30.0ft masthead sloop designed by Dick Zaal and built in fiberglass by Contest Yachts - Conyplex between 1974 and 1978.
80 units have been built.
The Contest 30 is a moderate weight sailboat which is under powered. It is very stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser.
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Main features
Model | Contest 30 | ||
Length | 30 ft | ||
Beam | 9 ft | ||
Draft | 4.33 ft | ||
Country | The Nederlands (Europe) | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
Sail area / displ. | 13.61 | ||
Ballast / displ. | 45.35 % | ||
Displ. / length | 254.43 | ||
Comfort ratio | 27.61 | ||
Capsize | 1.75 |
Hull
Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
Construction | Fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 24.92 ft | ||
Maximum draft | 4.33 ft | ||
Displacement | 8820 lbs | ||
Ballast | 4000 lbs | ||
Hull speed | 6.69 knots |
Rigging
Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
Sail area (100%) | 362 sq.ft | ||
Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
Sail area fore | 209.43 sq.ft | ||
Sail area main | 153 sq.ft | ||
I | 35.80 ft | ||
J | 11.70 ft | ||
P | 30 ft | ||
E | 10.20 ft |
Engine
Nb engines | 1 | ||
Total power | 30 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 | 1974 | ||
Last built | 1978 | ||
Number built | 80 |