1996 Contest 48CS
LOA
14.63m (48.0ft)
Beam
4.24m (13.9ft)
Displacement
14,969kg (33,001lbs)
Year
1996–2005
Manufacturer
Contest
Full Specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length Overall (LOA) | 14.63 m | 48.0 ft |
| Length Waterline (LWL) | 11.89 m | 39.0 ft |
| Beam | 4.24 m | 13.9 ft |
| Draft | 2.20 m | 7.2 ft |
| Mast Height | 20.00 m | 65.6 ft |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 14,969 kg | 33,001 lbs |
| Ballast | 5,897 kg | 13,001 lbs |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 98.0 m² | 1,055 ft² |
| Rig / Boat Type | Sloop | |
| Hull Material | Steel | |
| Keel Type | Fin | |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 100 HP | |
| Fuel Capacity | 400 L | 105.7 gal |
| Water Capacity | 600 L | 158.5 gal |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | |
| Cabins | 3 | |
| Design | ||
| Designer | Dick Zaal | |
| Country of Origin | Netherlands | |
Performance Ratios
SA/D Ratio
16.39
Moderate — adequate for cruising
Ballast Ratio
39.4%
Moderate — good balance of stability and performance
Capsize Screening Ratio
0.69 Offshore Capable
Excellent — suitable for offshore passages
Lower is better. Values below 2.0 are considered suitable for offshore sailing.
Comfort Ratio
20.8
Moderate — acceptable for coastal cruising
About the 1996 Contest 48CS
The Contest 48CS is a magnificent Dutch steel cruiser built for worldwide voyaging in absolute safety. Superb construction quality and a luxurious interior rival superyacht standards.