Contest 55CS Impressive Performance for a globe-trotting cruiser
The option to safely and comfortably criss-cross the world's oceans with a small crew, benefiting at all times from superior sailing characteristics. This was the key concept behind the original design of the Contest 55CS by Doug Peterson. The 55CS is equally at home gliding elegantly through quiet waters as she is steering a robust course through heavy weather and high waves. And her speed will come as a surprise regardless of how much wind there is. While the yacht can easily be handled by a crew of two, she is spacious enough to carry up to eight people in comfort. Built using the vacuum injection method, the yacht has a lighter, stronger and stiffer hull, which in turn guarantees excellent sailing parameters. The exceptional performance is further enhanced by the wing keel, which is fitted as standard.
Both above and below decks, spaciousness, luxury and privacy are assured. And with a choice of three interior options, you can customize the yacht's layout and materials to your own requirements. Small wonder that the Contest 55CS is renowned as an ocean cruiser for the most discerning of sailors.
Two Interior Options
A party of eight can relax in style in the saloon, which is warm and inviting. This interior is designed to maximize comfort onboard during long periods at sea. Various interior options can be chosen, in which you can ensure that your yacht converts your personal style.
Above Deck
The modern deck layout makes it immediately apparent that this yacht is optimized for sailing with a small crew. The mainsail and genoa are easy to operate from the cockpit and the balances spade rudder ensures the yacht is light and responsive to steer.
Layout A
Layout B
Standard Features
Length over all: 17.05 m 55'9"
Length waterline: 15.00 m 49'2"
Maximum beam: 5.02 m 16'4"
Draft bulb keel: 2.30 m 7'55"
Fuel tank: 900 ltr. 197.97 imp. gal.
Water tank: 900 ltr. 197.97 imp. gal.
Technical Specification
General
Hull and deck are made of high quality materials.
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 vinylester resin
* 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®
Engine
* PERKINS M150 109 kW (148 hp) 2500 rpm 6 cylinder turbo-charged diesel engine
* Indirect cooling
* Hydraulic gearbox
* 1x 24V/ 40A and 1x 24V/75A alternator (1 for service banks and 1 for starter battery)
* Single lever gears throttle control on starboard steering pedestal
* Engine panel fitted in cockpit including rev. counter, oil pressure- temperature- and charge alarm, start and stop buttons and fuel gauge
* Water cooled exhaust with water lock and water separator
* Stainless steel propeller shaft with thrust bearing and flexible coupling. Stern tube with water lubricated bearings and water seal
* 3-bladed propeller in bronze
* Engine room insulated with combined drone- and sound absorbing insulation
* Engine room-ventilation by electric ventilator and via double natural ventilation grills
* Automatic engine room fire-extinguish system
Fuel system
* Sump on fuel tank with drain pump
* SEPAR water separator and fuel filter. Acoustic and visual “water in fuel”-alarm
* Electric tank level gauge
Fresh water system
* 1x Hot water tank in stainless 316 with double exchanger to engine and heater with 220V heating element
* Mixer taps in galley and washbasin
* Pressurized hot & cold water
* Electric tank level gauge
Bilge system
* Electric bilge pump in keel sump,
Systems & Equipment
Electrical System
AC/DC systems
* 24V system on board
* 400 Ah (24V) service batteries (gel)
* Starter battery: Gel type, 70 Ah AGM
* Separate nav battery pack 24V 140 Ah (gel) with Mastervolt charger
* Emergency engine start on service batteries
* 220V shore power connection:
* Shore power socket at transom for 220V shore power
* Shore isolation transformer, Mastervolt IVET 3.5kW
* Including cable 25m with CE connector and earth trip switch
* Battery monitor, with Voltage – Running Amps – Amp. Hours – Capacity Ah – Adjustable optical alarm for capacity
* 220V socket in each cabin/ compartment
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 Running bilge pump
o Fire extinguish engine room
o Water in fuel
o Battery level
o Black water tanks
* Indication lights for function of navigation lights
* Switch for navigation
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
* Matt varnished 8 layers in total
* Chrome fittings throughout
* Shower stalls with on handle mixer valves
* Teak doors 30 mm with anti-rattle door locks
* CORIAN work-tops in galley with 2 sinks
* CORIAN tops in each head with moulded CORIAN washbasins
* Three-burner cooker, Force 10, with oven and grill fitted on gimbals (stainless steel)
* Cooker hood (optional) with extractor fan in pantry
* Quality upholstery, color to owners’ choice
* Quality curtains for Cabin-Sailor saloon windows and portholes; color to owners’ choice
* Lee cloths in all berths
* Overhead lights in all cabins with wall switches
* Dimmers on overhead lights in saloon
* Careful noise reduction throughout
* Engine room well insulated
* Sprung slats in aft cabin
* 7 zone latex mattresses in all cabins
* 48-set (8 persons) of Contest Yachts porcelain crockery stowed in teak fittings
* 32-set (8 persons) of drinking glasses and bottle stowage in bar
* Bticino switches
* Hotel switches for ceiling lights in aft cabin
* Bticino 230V sockets
* Automatic lighting (set period) when o
Interior
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