2012 Contest 55CS
LOA
16.80m (55.1ft)
Beam
4.65m (15.3ft)
Displacement
20,000kg (44,092lbs)
Year
2012
Manufacturer
Contest
Full Specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length Overall (LOA) | 16.80 m | 55.1 ft |
| Length Waterline (LWL) | 14.00 m | 45.9 ft |
| Beam | 4.65 m | 15.3 ft |
| Draft | 2.40 m | 7.9 ft |
| Mast Height | 22.00 m | 72.2 ft |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 20,000 kg | 44,092 lbs |
| Ballast | 7,500 kg | 16,535 lbs |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 125.0 m² | 1,346 ft² |
| Rig / Boat Type | Sloop | |
| Hull Material | Steel | |
| Keel Type | Fin | |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 150 HP | |
| Fuel Capacity | 600 L | 158.5 gal |
| Water Capacity | 900 L | 237.8 gal |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | |
| Cabins | 4 | |
| Design | ||
| Designer | Dick Zaal | |
| Country of Origin | Netherlands | |
Performance Ratios
SA/D Ratio
17.23
Good — responsive and versatile
Ballast Ratio
37.5%
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
18.0
Spartan — racing-oriented, uncomfortable in a seaway
About the 2012 Contest 55CS
The Contest 55CS is a magnificent steel centre-cockpit cruiser from the renowned Dutch yard. Built to near-superyacht standards, she offers complete self-sufficiency for extended world cruising.