2005 Contest 46CS
LOA
14.10m (46.3ft)
Beam
4.15m (13.6ft)
Displacement
13,500kg (29,762lbs)
Year
2005–2015
Manufacturer
Contest
Full Specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length Overall (LOA) | 14.10 m | 46.3 ft |
| Length Waterline (LWL) | 11.60 m | 38.1 ft |
| Beam | 4.15 m | 13.6 ft |
| Draft | 2.10 m | 6.9 ft |
| Mast Height | 19.00 m | 62.3 ft |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 13,500 kg | 29,762 lbs |
| Ballast | 5,200 kg | 11,464 lbs |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 93.0 m² | 1,001 ft² |
| Rig / Boat Type | Sloop | |
| Hull Material | Steel | |
| Keel Type | Fin | |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 75 HP | |
| Fuel Capacity | 350 L | 92.5 gal |
| Water Capacity | 550 L | 145.3 gal |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 7 | |
| Cabins | 3 | |
| Design | ||
| Designer | Dick Zaal | |
| Country of Origin | Netherlands | |
Performance Ratios
SA/D Ratio
16.66
Moderate — adequate for cruising
Ballast Ratio
38.5%
Moderate — good balance of stability and performance
Capsize Screening Ratio
0.70 Offshore Capable
Excellent — suitable for offshore passages
Lower is better. Values below 2.0 are considered suitable for offshore sailing.
Comfort Ratio
20.4
Moderate — acceptable for coastal cruising
About the 2005 Contest 46CS
The Contest 46CS is a modern centre-cockpit cruiser built in steel to the highest Dutch standards. A luxurious interior with raised salon and walk-through design creates a genuine live-aboard world cruiser.