The Contest 44 classic is a 44.0ft masthead sloop designed by Dick Zaal and built in fiberglass by Contest Yachts - Conyplex between 1997 and 2000.
18 units have been built.
The Contest 44 classic is a heavy sailboat which is under powered. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a heavy bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is average. There is a good water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Contest 44 classic | ||
| Length | 44 ft | ||
| Beam | 13.09 ft | ||
| Draft | 6.17 ft | ||
| Country | The Nederlands (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 207400 |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 13.82 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 33.86 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 311.61 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 49.20 | ||
| Capsize | 1.55 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 38.25 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 6.17 ft | ||
| Displacement | 39065.87 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 13227.72 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 8.29 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 989.96 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 65.32 ft | ||
| Sail area fore | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
| Sail area main | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
| I | 0 ft | ?? | |
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Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 88 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 75 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 137 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 | 1997 | ||
| Last built | 2000 | ||
| Number built | 18 |
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