Contest 28

Description

The Contest 28, built by Contest Yachts (Conyplex) in Medemblik, Netherlands, is a classic fiberglass monohull sailboat designed by Dick Zaal and produced between 1976 and 1981. It is known for its robust construction, high performance, and suitability for coastal cruising with potential for short offshore passages. With only approximately 20 units built, it is one of the rarer models in the Contest lineup,

Construction Details

Designer Dick Zaal
Builder Contest Yachts
Length 28.000 ft
LOA 27.920 ft
LWL 22.420 ft
Beam 9.330 ft
Displacement 6173 lb
Max Draft 5.330 ft
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The standard boat dimensions

i 33.46 ft
j 11.29 ft
p 29.10 ft
e 8.39 ft
p2 -
e2 -

Sails

Sail Type MAINSAIL
Luff * 29.1 ft - (8870 mm)
Foot * 8.39 ft - (2557 mm)
Leech * 29.82 ft - (9089 mm)
Tack Angle * 88 °
Diagonal * 30 ft - (9144 mm)
Head (inches) * 4 in - (102 mm)
Area * 126.2 ft²
Sail Type JIBSAIL
Luff * 28.25 ft - (8611 mm)
Foot * 15.09 ft - (4599 mm)
Leech * 24.31 ft - (7410 mm)
Percentage LP * 114.97 %
Length Perpendicular * 12.98 ft - (3956 mm)
Deck Angle * 12.02 °
Area * 183.35 ft²
Sail Type GENOA
Luff * 33.55 ft - (10226 mm)
Foot * 18.35 ft - (5593 mm)
Leech * 31.45 ft - (9586 mm)
Percentage LP * 150.04 %
Length Perpendicular * 16.94 ft - (5163 mm)
Deck Angle * 3.96 °
Area * 284.18 ft²
Sail Type ASYMMETRICAL
Luff * 33.55 ft - (10226 mm)
Foot * 18.63 ft - (5678 mm)
Leech * 30.87 ft - (9409 mm)
Perc LP * 165 %
Area * 469 ft²
Sail Type SPINNAKER
Stays * 33.55 ft - (10226 mm)
MidGirth * 20.32 ft - (6194 mm)
Foot * 20.32 ft - (6194 mm)
Perc LP * 180 %
Area * 579 ft²

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