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Contest 42

Conyplex · 1977–1985 · Ketch rig

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Contest 42 profile drawing
LOA41.33'
Beam12.67'
Draft6.42'
Displ.12.1t
Rigketch
HullFiberglass

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John Neal's Boats to Consider for Ocean Cruising lists the Contest 42, rated 4 of 5: 'Newer models are very attractive and expensive. Yard continues to build highest quality boats and sells refitted trade-in boats - great value.' Its capsize screen value is 0.00. No named passage is on file yet.

Overview

The Contest 42 is a Dick Zaal design from the Dutch yard Conyplex, built from 1977 to 1985, with 32 completed.

Design and Construction

sailboatdata.com lists a fin keel with a skeg-hung rudder, 41.33 ft overall on a 32.83 ft waterline, 12.67 ft of beam and 6.42 ft of draft. Displacement is 24,230 lb with 10,572 lb of ballast, and the masthead ketch carries about 660 sq ft.

Buyers Notes

John Neal rates Contest 4 of 5: newer models are attractive and expensive, and the yard sells refitted trade-in boats. Check the age and condition of any older boat individually.

  1. [1]SpecificationsCONTEST 42 - SailboatData.com- Dimensions, displacement, ballast, sail area, keel, rig, designer and builder.
  2. [2]EditorialJohn Neal - Boats to Consider for Ocean Cruising (Mahina)- Lists the Contest 42, rated 4 of 5.
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