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Contest 46
Contest · 1987–1996
Contest 46
Contest · 1987–1996
LOA 46.42ft
Beam 13.75ft
Disp. 33,960lbs
Ballast Ratio 40%
D/L Ratio 257
CSV 1.70
MCR 38.9
Keel Wing
Rig Sloop
Mast Keel Stepped
Cockpit Aft
Hull Fin Keel
Stern Transom
Dick Zaal design. 55 built by Conyplex (Netherlands). Wing keel for performance and shallow draft (6.4ft). High ballast ratio (40.3%). Proven bluewater cruiser.
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Score Breakdown
Offshore passage-making capability. Prioritizes structural strength, stability, safety features, and sea-kindliness.
Rudder Type Unknown · 20% weight ·
50 pts
Keel Type Wing · 10% weight ·
40 pts
Mast Step Keel Stepped · 10% weight ·
100 pts
Ballast Ratio 0.40 · 10% weight ·
88 pts
Backstay Yes · 10% weight ·
100 pts
Galley Safety Unknown · 10% weight ·
50 pts
Capsize Screening 1.70 · 10% weight ·
88 pts
D/L Ratio 257 · 10% weight ·
79 pts
Motion Comfort 38.9 · 10% weight ·
95 pts
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