1990 Contest 40S
LOA
12.25m (40.2ft)
Beam
3.72m (12.2ft)
Displacement
9,072kg (20,000lbs)
Year
1990–2000
Manufacturer
Contest
Full Specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length Overall (LOA) | 12.25 m | 40.2 ft |
| Length Waterline (LWL) | 10.06 m | 33.0 ft |
| Beam | 3.72 m | 12.2 ft |
| Draft | 1.90 m | 6.2 ft |
| Mast Height | 16.50 m | 54.1 ft |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 9,072 kg | 20,000 lbs |
| Ballast | 3,629 kg | 8,001 lbs |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 68.5 m² | 737 ft² |
| Rig / Boat Type | Sloop | |
| Hull Material | Steel | |
| Keel Type | Fin | |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 40 HP | |
| Fuel Capacity | 250 L | 66.0 gal |
| Water Capacity | 400 L | 105.7 gal |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | |
| Cabins | 2 | |
| Design | ||
| Designer | Dick Zaal | |
| Country of Origin | Netherlands | |
Performance Ratios
SA/D Ratio
16.00
Moderate — adequate for cruising
Ballast Ratio
40.0%
Heavy ballast — very stiff and stable
Capsize Screening Ratio
0.71 Offshore Capable
Excellent — suitable for offshore passages
Lower is better. Values below 2.0 are considered suitable for offshore sailing.
Comfort Ratio
21.1
Moderate — acceptable for coastal cruising
About the 1990 Contest 40S
The Contest 40S is a premium Dutch steel cruiser built for worldwide voyaging. Her steel construction provides peace of mind in remote waters, while the luxurious interior rivals much larger yachts.