2015 Contest 62CS
LOA
18.90m (62.0ft)
Beam
5.10m (16.7ft)
Displacement
27,000kg (59,525lbs)
Year
2015
Manufacturer
Contest
Full Specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length Overall (LOA) | 18.90 m | 62.0 ft |
| Length Waterline (LWL) | 16.00 m | 52.5 ft |
| Beam | 5.10 m | 16.7 ft |
| Draft | 2.60 m | 8.5 ft |
| Mast Height | 24.50 m | 80.4 ft |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 27,000 kg | 59,525 lbs |
| Ballast | 10,000 kg | 22,046 lbs |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 152.0 m² | 1,636 ft² |
| Rig / Boat Type | Sloop | |
| Hull Material | Steel | |
| Keel Type | Fin | |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 200 HP | |
| Fuel Capacity | 800 L | 211.3 gal |
| Water Capacity | 1200 L | 317.0 gal |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | |
| Cabins | 4 | |
| Design | ||
| Designer | Dick Zaal | |
| Country of Origin | Netherlands | |
Performance Ratios
SA/D Ratio
17.15
Good — responsive and versatile
Ballast Ratio
37.0%
Moderate — good balance of stability and performance
Capsize Screening Ratio
0.68 Offshore Capable
Excellent — suitable for offshore passages
Lower is better. Values below 2.0 are considered suitable for offshore sailing.
Comfort Ratio
16.6
Spartan — racing-oriented, uncomfortable in a seaway
About the 2015 Contest 62CS
The Contest 62CS is the Dutch yard's flagship, a semi-custom steel superyacht for world cruising. Extraordinary build quality with full customization creates a unique vessel for the most discerning blue water sailors.