Two Interior Options

The lay-outs provide for three cabins and two bathrooms, with plenty of privacy for you and your guests. The very finest teak is used throughout. Attractive materials such as corian, oak and stainless steel are used for galley, floor and bathrooms

Above Deck

The excellent performance of the Contest 50CS is due to such features as the modern rig and the narrow sheeting angle of the mast. These guarantee optimal trimming and high speeds, even with small crew and light wind.

Length:                           14.99 m                49'18"

Length waterline:             13.13 m         43'08''

Maximum beam:                     4.58 m         15'03"

Displacement:                       17,500 kg         38,580 lbs

Draft bulb keel:            2.15 m         7'05''

Ballast bulb keel:             6,100 kg                 13,445 lbs

Mast height abovewaterline: 22.80 m         74'8"

Mainsail:                         67 m2         723 ft2

Genoa:                                    58 m2         616 ft2

Fuel tank:                         600 ltr.         132 imp. gal.

Water tank:                         720 ltr.         158 imp. gal.

Engine, Yanmar:               81 kW         110 hp

General

Hull and deck are made of high quality materials.

Several interior arrangements are available within the structural bulkheads and keel grid.

Hull

    * Hull in sandwich, vacuum infused GRP with the Conyplex vacuum infusion system®

    * Laminate consisting of: quadraxial and biaxial E-glass for inner and outer skins

    * Local unidirectional E-glass reinforcements

    * Solid laminate in structural areas like the keel area

    *  Extra anti osmosis layer: first layer of outer skin in isophthalic resin

    * Teak toe rail capping with integrated rubbing strake

    * Two year warranty

    * Hull: gelcoat white

    * Stripe and waterlines: dark blue

    * Antifoul: 2 layers of Awl- star Black

    * Gebo portlights

Deck

    * Deck in sandwich, vacuum infused GRP with the Conyplex vacuum infusion system®

    * Deck: gelcoat white

    * Laminate consisting of: quadraxial and biaxial E-glass for inner and outer skins

    * Local unidirectional E-glass reinforcements

    * Solid laminate in structural areas where deck equipment is fitted

    * Deck lockers and anchor locker in GRP with white gelcoat finish and aluminium hatches

    * 12 mm hand laid teak deck, toe rail, cockpit seats, cockpit sole and teak detailing around the cockpit

Bulkheads

    * Vacuum infused GRP structural bulkheads in sandwich, using the Conyplex vacuum infusion system®

    * Vacuum infused GRP longitudinals in sandwich, using the Conyplex vacuum infusion system®

Keel

    * Lead performance keel with bulb

    * Keel bolted through solid laminate using stainless steel bolts

    * Keel girders in sandwich (PVC foam core), vacuum infused GRP with the Conyplex vacuum infusion system®

Rudder

    * Fully balanced GRP spade rudder

    * Fibre orientated rudder laminate, vacuum infused GRP with the Conyplex vacuum infusion system®

    * Aluminium rudderpost

    * JEFA rudder bearings

    * JEFA steering system

Engine

    * YANMAR 4JH4 HTE 81 kW (110 hp) 3200 rpm 4 cylinder turbo-charged diesel engine

    * Indirect cooling

    * KM4A mechanical gearbox with 2.63:1 reduction

    * 12V/80A and 24V/75A alternator

    * Separate main switch to enable service battery to be used as starter battery

    * Single lever gears throttle control on steering pedestal

    * Engine panel fitted in cockpit including rev. counter, oil pressure- temperature- and charge alarm, start and stop buttons

    * Sump on fuel tank with drain pump

    * Water-cooled exhaust with water separator

    * Stainless steel propeller shaft with thrust bearing and homokinetic coupling. Stern tube with water lubricated bearings

    * Engine room insulated with combined drone- and sound absorbing insulation

    * Engine room ventilation by electric ventilator and via double natural ventilation grills

Fuel system

    * Fuel tank capacity 600 litres

    * SEPAR water separator and fuel filter. Acoustic and visual “water in fuel”-alarm

    * Electric tank level gauge

Fresh water system

    * Pressurized hot & cold water system; tank capacity 720 litres

    * Mixer taps in galley and showers

    * Boiler stainless 316 40 litres with double exchanger to engine and heater (optional) and 230V element

    * Pressurized hot & cold water

    * Electric tank level gauge

AC/DC systems

    * 24VDC and 230VAC system on board

    * Dedicated technical area next to aft shower area for switches and fuses

    * 4 x service batteries; Gell 85 Ah (Mastervolt)

    * 1 x Starter battery: Gell 54 Ah, 830A Cold Crank Capacity. With Mastervolt Charger

    * Emergency engine start on service batteries

    * 230V shore power connection, including cable 25m with CE connector, isolation transformer and earth trip switch

    * All seacocks under the waterline are grounded

Main switchboard

    * All main switches situated at the switchboard

    * All navigation lights with control LED’s operated from the switchboard

    * Tank level gauges situated at the switchboard

Dashboard

    * Alarms for:

          o Water in boat

          o Running bilge pump

          o Water in fuel

          o Battery level

          o Black water tank aft cabin

          o Switch for navigation lights on engine / sailing

General

As with all Contest Yachts, the interior will be fully made at our own yard in Medemblik.

The interior is designed by Birgit Schnaase Interior Design with great attendance to flexibility and detailing.

Detailing such as hinges, fittings and furniture is prescribed by Birgit Schnaase Interior Design.

Standard features

    * Teak joinery

    * Light oak floor

    * Matt varnished 8 layers in total

    * White painted teak and matt varnished teak side panelling

    * Padded headboard in aft cabin

    * Second position next to salon table for navigation seat

    * Fixed free standing sofa

    * Chrome fittings throughout

    * Shower stalls with on handle mixer valves

    * Teak doors 30 mm with anti-rattle door locks

    * CORIAN colour “Linen” worktops in galley with 2 sinks.

    * CORIAN colour “Linen” tops in each head with moulded CORIAN washbasins

    * Design taps

    * Three-burner cooker, Mariner, with oven and grill fitted on gimbals (stainless steel)

    * Quality upholstery, colour to owners’ choice (Class A = standard)

    * Quality curtains for Cabin-Sailor saloon windows and portholes; colour to owners’ choice

    * Lee cloths in all berths

    * Overhead lights in all cabins with Bticino wall switches

    * Bticino 230V sockets

    * Dimmers on overhead lights in saloon

    * Hotel switches for ceiling lights in aft cabin

    * Automatic lighting (set period)