Contest 30

11 / 144 - score 75%

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.

This boat has a good score and ranks in the top quarter. It is an excellent choice.

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Main features 74%

Model	Contest 30
Length	30 ft (68%)	the closest to 31 ft
Beam	9 ft (81%)	the closest to 9.17 ft
Draft	4.33 ft
Country	The Nederlands (Europe)
Estimated price	$ 0		??

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Ratios 92%

Sail area / displ.	13.61
Ballast / displ.	45.35 %
Displ. / length	254.43
Comfort ratio	27.61 (92%)	the closest to 27.84
Capsize	1.75

Hull 62%

Hull type	Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg
Construction	Fiberglass
Waterline length	24.92 ft (62%)	the closest to 24 ft
Maximum draft	4.33 ft
Displacement	8820 lbs
Ballast	4000 lbs
Hull speed	6.69 knots

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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