The Contest 40 is a 39.76ft masthead sloop designed by Dick Zaal and built in fiberglass by Contest Yachts - Conyplex between 1979 and 1983.
14 units have been built.
It accomodates 7 people in 3 cabins plus salon.
The Contest 40 is a heavy sailboat which is a good performer. It is stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is good. There is an excellent water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Contest 40 | ||
| Length | 39.76 ft | ||
| Beam | 12.66 ft | ||
| Draft | 5.91 ft | ||
| Country | The Nederlands (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 61000 |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 19.19 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 36.09 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 394.76 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 39.89 | ||
| Capsize | 1.73 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 30.58 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 5.91 ft | ||
| Displacement | 25286.99 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 9127.13 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.41 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 1033 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 52.17 ft | ||
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Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 55 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 105.67 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 206.05 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 3 | ||
| Nb of berths | 7 | ||
| Nb heads | 2 |
Builder data
| Builder | Contest Yachts - Conyplex | ||
| Designer | Dick Zaal | ||
| First built | 1979 | ||
| Last built | 1983 | ||
| Number built | 14 |
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