Contest 33
Description
The Contest 33, built by Contest Yachts (Conyplex) in Medemblik, Netherlands, is a classic fiberglass monohull sailboat designed by Uus van Essen and Dick Zaal and produced between 1970 and 1975. Approximately 188 units were built, making it one of the more common early Contest models. Known for its robust construction, moderate performance, and suitability for coastal cruising with some offshore capability, it is a popular choice among enthusiasts of classic sailboats
Construction Details
| Designer | Dick Zaal |
|---|---|
| Builder | Contest Yachts |
| Length | 32.250 ft |
| LOA | 32.250 ft |
| LWL | 25.920 ft |
| Beam | 10.330 ft |
| Displacement | 11574 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.250 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 39.04 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 12.46 ft |
| p | 33.63 ft |
| e | 10.50 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39.04 ft | 12.46 ft | 33.63 ft | 10.50 ft | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 33.63 ft - (10250 mm) |
| Foot | * 10.5 ft - (3200 mm) |
| Leech | * 34.68 ft - (10570 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 34.88 ft - (10631 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | * 181.97 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 32.78 ft - (9991 mm) |
| Foot | * 16.5 ft - (5029 mm) |
| Leech | * 28.47 ft - (8678 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115.01 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14.33 ft - (4368 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.02 ° |
| Area | * 234.87 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 32.75 ft - (9982 mm) |
| Foot | 13 ft - (3962 mm) |
| Leech | 28.5 ft - (8687 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 90.13 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 11.23 ft - (3423 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.58 ° |
| Area | * 183.84 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 38 ft - (11582 mm) |
| Foot | 18.25 ft - (5563 mm) |
| Leech | 35.25 ft - (10744 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 135.15 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 16.84 ft - (5133 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.97 ° |
| Area | * 319.97 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 38 ft - (11582 mm) |
| Foot | 18.25 ft - (5563 mm) |
| Leech | 35.25 ft - (10744 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 135.15 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 16.84 ft - (5133 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.97 ° |
| Area | * 319.97 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 38 ft - (11582 mm) |
| Foot | 18.75 ft - (5715 mm) |
| Leech | 35.75 ft - (10897 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 140.21 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 17.47 ft - (5325 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.59 ° |
| Area | * 331.93 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 38.93 ft - (11866 mm) |
| Foot | * 20.12 ft - (6133 mm) |
| Leech | * 36.61 ft - (11159 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 18.69 ft - (5697 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.03 ° |
| Area | * 363.8 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 40 ft - (12192 mm) |
| Foot | 21 ft - (6401 mm) |
| Leech | 37 ft - (11278 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 630 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 38.93 ft - (11866 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 22.43 ft - (6837 mm) |
| Foot | * 22.43 ft - (6837 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 742 ft² |
| Sail Type | STORMJIB |
|---|---|
| Luff | 19.75 ft - (6020 mm) |
| Foot | 9.75 ft - (2972 mm) |
| Leech | 16 ft - (4877 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 62.92 % |
| Length Perp | * 7.84 ft - (2390 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 18.81 ° |
| Area | * 77.39 ft² |
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