1992 Contest 42
LOA
12.80m (42.0ft)
Beam
3.86m (12.7ft)
Displacement
10,400kg (22,928lbs)
Year
1992–2002
Manufacturer
Contest
Full Specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length Overall (LOA) | 12.80 m | 42.0 ft |
| Length Waterline (LWL) | 10.36 m | 34.0 ft |
| Beam | 3.86 m | 12.7 ft |
| Draft | 1.95 m | 6.4 ft |
| Mast Height | 17.00 m | 55.8 ft |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 10,400 kg | 22,928 lbs |
| Ballast | 4,200 kg | 9,259 lbs |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 76.0 m² | 818 ft² |
| Rig / Boat Type | Sloop | |
| Hull Material | Steel | |
| Keel Type | Fin | |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 55 HP | |
| Fuel Capacity | 250 L | 66.0 gal |
| Water Capacity | 400 L | 105.7 gal |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 7 | |
| Cabins | 3 | |
| Design | ||
| Designer | Dick Zaal | |
| Country of Origin | Netherlands | |
Performance Ratios
SA/D Ratio
16.20
Moderate — adequate for cruising
Ballast Ratio
40.4%
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
21.5
Moderate — acceptable for coastal cruising
About the 1992 Contest 42
The Contest 42 is a powerful Dutch steel centre-cockpit cruiser built for extended offshore voyaging. Excellent build quality and a well-designed interior make her a favorite among European circumnavigators.