Contest 32 Cs
Description
The Contest 32 CS (Center Cockpit), built by Contest Yachts (Conyplex) in Medemblik, Netherlands, is a classic fiberglass monohull sailboat designed by Dick Zaal and produced between 1978 and 1985. Known for its robust construction, seaworthiness, and suitability for coastal and bluewater cruising, it features a center cockpit design and is available in both sloop and ketch rig configurations. Approximately 100 units were built, making it a relatively rare but sought-after model for enthusiasts of classic sailboats.
Construction Details
| Designer | Dick Zaal |
|---|---|
| Builder | Contest Yachts |
| Length | 32.000 ft |
| LOA | 31.820 ft |
| LWL | 25.660 ft |
| Beam | 10.890 ft |
| Displacement | 14300 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.250 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 39.30 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 10.60 ft |
| p | 34.50 ft |
| e | 10.50 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39.30 ft | 10.60 ft | 34.50 ft | 10.50 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 36.9 ft - (11247 mm) |
| Foot | * 11.15 ft - (3399 mm) |
| Leech | * 37.93 ft - (11561 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 38.17 ft - (11634 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 5.25 in - (133 mm) |
| Area | * 212.55 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 35.7 ft - (10881 mm) |
| Foot | * 17.27 ft - (5264 mm) |
| Leech | * 31.19 ft - (9507 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115.02 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 15.09 ft - (4599 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.01 ° |
| Area | * 269.32 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 42.39 ft - (12920 mm) |
| Foot | * 21.09 ft - (6428 mm) |
| Leech | * 39.99 ft - (12189 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 19.68 ft - (5998 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.96 ° |
| Area | * 417.15 ft² |
| Sail Type | DRIFTER |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 42.39 ft - (12920 mm) |
| Foot | * 21.91 ft - (6678 mm) |
| Leech | * 38.22 ft - (11649 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perp | * 19.68 ft - (5998 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 8.97 ° |
| Area | * 417.15 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 42.39 ft - (12920 mm) |
| Foot | * 21.65 ft - (6599 mm) |
| Leech | * 39 ft - (11887 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 688 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 42.39 ft - (12920 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 23.62 ft - (7199 mm) |
| Foot | * 23.62 ft - (7199 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 851 ft² |
Disclaimer. Boats are not all the same -- even when produced in the same factory of the same model. Sailrite does its best to publish accurate dimensions, but we often find it worthwhile to have our customers measure their boats carefully before we produce kits for them. You should take the same precautions, especially when the data is not from Sailrite. The information on this site is not guaranteed to be accurate. Sailrite offers this content as a service to our community, but takes no responsibility for the reliability of the data provided.