Contest 31ht
Description
The Contest 31 HT (High Tension), built by Contest Yachts (Conyplex) in Medemblik, Netherlands, is a classic fiberglass monohull sailboat designed by Dick Zaal and produced between 1972 and 1983. Approximately 252 units were built, making it one of the more common Contest models of its era. Known for its robust construction, moderate performance, and suitability for coastal cruising with some offshore capability, the Contest 31 HT features a distinctive flush deck design with ample workspace. The measurements below were provided by the designer, Dick Zaal.
Construction Details
| Designer | Dick Zaal |
|---|---|
| Builder | Contest Yachts |
| Length | 31.000 ft |
| LOA | 31.170 ft |
| LWL | 25.330 ft |
| Beam | 10.330 ft |
| Displacement | 10512 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.740 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 39.66 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 13.38 ft |
| p | 34.28 ft |
| e | 9.67 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39.66 ft | 13.38 ft | 34.28 ft | 9.67 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 34.28 ft - (10449 mm) |
| Foot | * 9.67 ft - (2947 mm) |
| Leech | * 35.09 ft - (10695 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 35.29 ft - (10756 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | * 171.22 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 33.48 ft - (10205 mm) |
| Foot | * 17.89 ft - (5453 mm) |
| Leech | * 28.81 ft - (8781 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115.02 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 15.39 ft - (4691 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.02 ° |
| Area | * 257.6 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 39.76 ft - (12119 mm) |
| Foot | * 21.75 ft - (6629 mm) |
| Leech | * 37.25 ft - (11354 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 20.07 ft - (6117 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.02 ° |
| Area | * 399.01 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 39.76 ft - (12119 mm) |
| Foot | * 21.75 ft - (6629 mm) |
| Leech | * 37.25 ft - (11354 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 20.07 ft - (6117 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.02 ° |
| Area | * 399.01 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 39.76 ft - (12119 mm) |
| Foot | * 22.08 ft - (6730 mm) |
| Leech | * 36.58 ft - (11150 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 658 ft² |
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