Contest 27
Description
The Contest 27, built by Contest Yachts (Conyplex) in Medemblik, Netherlands, is a classic fiberglass monohull sailboat designed by Dick Zaal and produced between 1969 and 1975. Known for its sturdy construction, seaworthiness, and suitability for coastal cruising, the Contest 27 is a compact cruiser with a reputation for quality. 5500 lbs. Disp. 2200 lbs. Ballast. 22'3" LWL. 8'1" Beam. 4'1" Draft.
Construction Details
| Designer | Dick Zaal |
|---|---|
| Builder | Contest Yachts |
| Length | 27.330 ft |
| LOA | 27.330 ft |
| LWL | 21.650 ft |
| Beam | 8.900 ft |
| Displacement | 5180 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.040 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 34.08 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 11.33 ft |
| p | 29.50 ft |
| e | 10.25 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34.08 ft | 11.33 ft | 29.50 ft | 10.25 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 29.5 ft - (8992 mm) |
| Foot | * 10.25 ft - (3124 mm) |
| Leech | * 30.68 ft - (9351 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 30.89 ft - (9415 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | * 155.88 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 28.73 ft - (8757 mm) |
| Foot | * 14.84 ft - (4523 mm) |
| Leech | * 21.45 ft - (6538 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 95.23 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 10.79 ft - (3289 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 24.98 ° |
| Area | * 154.97 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 34.12 ft - (10400 mm) |
| Foot | * 17.96 ft - (5474 mm) |
| Leech | * 27.96 ft - (8522 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 129.66 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14.69 ft - (4478 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 16.73 ° |
| Area | * 250.63 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 34.12 ft - (10400 mm) |
| Foot | * 18.69 ft - (5697 mm) |
| Leech | * 31.39 ft - (9568 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 478 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 34.12 ft - (10400 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 20.39 ft - (6215 mm) |
| Foot | * 20.39 ft - (6215 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 591 ft² |
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