The Contest 43 is a 42.65ft masthead sloop designed by Dick Zaal and built in fiberglass by Contest Yachts - Conyplex between 1989 and 1996.
52 units have been built.
The Contest 43 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is average. There is a good water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Contest 43 | ||
| Length | 42.65 ft | ||
| Beam | 13.12 ft | ||
| Draft | 6.40 ft | ||
| Country | The Nederlands (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 211152 |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 16.11 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 40 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 243.67 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 34.16 | ||
| Capsize | 1.78 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 36.25 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 6.40 ft | ||
| Displacement | 26000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 10400 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 8.07 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 880 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 64.67 ft | ||
| Sail area fore | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
| Sail area main | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
| I | 0 ft | ?? | |
| J | 0 ft | ?? | |
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Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 100 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 92 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 198 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 | 1989 | ||
| Last built | 1996 | ||
| Number built | 52 |
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