2008 Contest 50CS
LOA
15.25m (50.0ft)
Beam
4.40m (14.4ft)
Displacement
16,500kg (36,376lbs)
Year
2008–2018
Manufacturer
Contest
Full Specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length Overall (LOA) | 15.25 m | 50.0 ft |
| Length Waterline (LWL) | 12.80 m | 42.0 ft |
| Beam | 4.40 m | 14.4 ft |
| Draft | 2.25 m | 7.4 ft |
| Mast Height | 20.50 m | 67.3 ft |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 16,500 kg | 36,376 lbs |
| Ballast | 6,200 kg | 13,669 lbs |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 108.0 m² | 1,163 ft² |
| Rig / Boat Type | Sloop | |
| Hull Material | Steel | |
| Keel Type | Fin | |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 110 HP | |
| Fuel Capacity | 450 L | 118.9 gal |
| Water Capacity | 700 L | 184.9 gal |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | |
| Cabins | 3 | |
| Design | ||
| Designer | Dick Zaal | |
| Country of Origin | Netherlands | |
Performance Ratios
SA/D Ratio
16.92
Moderate — adequate for cruising
Ballast Ratio
37.6%
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
19.2
Spartan — racing-oriented, uncomfortable in a seaway
About the 2008 Contest 50CS
The Contest 50CS is a premium Dutch steel cruiser offering the volume and comfort of larger yachts. Her steel construction, coupled with meticulous engineering, creates an incredibly robust platform for worldwide voyaging.