Contest 42S

Contest · 1998–2002

Contest · 1998–2002

LOA 41.17ft

Beam 12.8ft

Disp. 29,024lbs

Ballast Ratio 38%

D/L Ratio 317

CSV 1.67

MCR 41.2

SA/D 16.4

Rudder Skeg Hung

Keel Modified Fin

Rig Sloop

Mast Keel Stepped

Cockpit Aft

Hull Modified Full

Stern Transom

Dick Zaal design. 9 built by Conyplex (Netherlands). Dutch quality bluewater cruiser. Excellent comfort ratio (41.2) and capsize screening (1.67).

Use-Case Scores

Offshore passage-making capability. Prioritizes structural strength, stability, safety features, and sea-kindliness.

Rudder Type Skeg Hung · 20% weight · 100 pts

Keel Type Modified Fin · 10% weight · 95 pts

Mast Step Keel Stepped · 10% weight · 100 pts

Ballast Ratio 0.38 · 10% weight · 76 pts

Backstay Yes · 10% weight · 100 pts

Galley Safety Unknown · 10% weight · 50 pts

Capsize Screening 1.67 · 10% weight · 91 pts

D/L Ratio 317 · 10% weight · 100 pts

Motion Comfort 41.2 · 10% weight · 100 pts

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