Contest 36
Description
The Contest 36, built by Contest Yachts (Conyplex) in Medemblik, Netherlands, is a classic fiberglass monohull sailboat designed by Dick Zaal and produced between 1973 and 1978. Known for its robust construction, seaworthiness, and suitability for blue water cruising, the Contest 36 is a popular choice for long-distance sailors and liveaboard enthusiasts. Approximately 60–70 units were built, making it a relatively rare model compared to earlier Contest designs like the Contest 33 (~188 units).
Construction Details
| Designer | Dick Zaal |
|---|---|
| Builder | Contest Yachts |
| Length | 36.000 ft |
| LOA | 35.920 ft |
| LWL | 28.870 ft |
| Beam | 11.150 ft |
| Displacement | 17857 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.920 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 41.80 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 11.26 ft |
| p | 37.33 ft |
| e | 10.88 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41.80 ft | 11.26 ft | 37.33 ft | 10.88 ft | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 37.33 ft - (11378 mm) |
| Foot | * 10.88 ft - (3316 mm) |
| Leech | * 38.42 ft - (11710 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88.02 ° |
| Diagonal | * 38.52 ft - (11741 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | 202.88 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 34.63 ft - (10555 mm) |
| Foot | * 14.54 ft - (4432 mm) |
| Leech | * 30.86 ft - (9406 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 12.95 ft - (3947 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 224.18 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 41.13 ft - (12536 mm) |
| Foot | * 17.87 ft - (5447 mm) |
| Leech | * 39.12 ft - (11924 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 16.89 ft - (5148 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 347.3 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 41.13 ft - (12536 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 20.27 ft - (6178 mm) |
| Foot | * 20.27 ft - (6178 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 708.65 ft² |
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