1980 Contest 33
LOA
10.06m (33.0ft)
Beam
3.20m (10.5ft)
Displacement
5,200kg (11,464lbs)
Year
1980–1990
Manufacturer
Contest
Full Specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length Overall (LOA) | 10.06 m | 33.0 ft |
| Length Waterline (LWL) | 8.23 m | 27.0 ft |
| Beam | 3.20 m | 10.5 ft |
| Draft | 1.60 m | 5.2 ft |
| Mast Height | 13.50 m | 44.3 ft |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 5,200 kg | 11,464 lbs |
| Ballast | 2,100 kg | 4,630 lbs |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 44.0 m² | 474 ft² |
| Rig / Boat Type | Sloop | |
| Hull Material | Steel | |
| Keel Type | Fin | |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 22 HP | |
| Fuel Capacity | 100 L | 26.4 gal |
| Water Capacity | 200 L | 52.8 gal |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | |
| Cabins | 2 | |
| Design | ||
| Designer | Dick Zaal | |
| Country of Origin | Netherlands | |
Performance Ratios
SA/D Ratio
14.90
Underpowered — needs more sail area for displacement
Ballast Ratio
40.4%
Heavy ballast — very stiff and stable
Capsize Screening Ratio
0.74 Offshore Capable
Excellent — suitable for offshore passages
Lower is better. Values below 2.0 are considered suitable for offshore sailing.
Comfort Ratio
22.0
Moderate — acceptable for coastal cruising
About the 1980 Contest 33
The Contest 33 is a well-proven Dutch cruiser with steel construction and a comfortable interior. Hundreds were built and many have completed impressive ocean voyages thanks to her honest and seaworthy design.