Contest 34
Description
The Contest 34, built by Contest Yachts (Conyplex) in Medemblik, Netherlands, is a classic fiberglass monohull sailboat designed by Dick Zaal and produced between 1976 and 1980. Approximately 84 units were built, making it a relatively rare model known for its robust construction, stability, and suitability for bluewater cruising.
Construction Details
| Designer | Dick Zaal |
|---|---|
| Builder | Contest Yachts |
| Length | 34.000 ft |
| LOA | 34.000 ft |
| LWL | 27.580 ft |
| Beam | 11.160 ft |
| Displacement | 16315 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.420 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 41 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 13 ft |
| p | 36 ft |
| e | 12.06 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 ft | 13 ft | 36 ft | 12.06 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 36 ft - (10973 mm) |
| Foot | * 12.06 ft - (3676 mm) |
| Leech | * 37.33 ft - (11378 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 37.57 ft - (11451 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 5.25 in - (133 mm) |
| Area | * 223.8 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 34.41 ft - (10488 mm) |
| Foot | * 17.19 ft - (5240 mm) |
| Leech | * 29.93 ft - (9123 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14.95 ft - (4557 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.97 ° |
| Area | * 257.24 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 40.86 ft - (12454 mm) |
| Foot | * 20.97 ft - (6392 mm) |
| Leech | * 38.46 ft - (11723 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 19.5 ft - (5944 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.98 ° |
| Area | * 398.4 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 40.86 ft - (12454 mm) |
| Foot | * 21.45 ft - (6538 mm) |
| Leech | * 37.59 ft - (11457 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 657 ft² |
| Sail Type | STORMJIB |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 23.66 ft - (7212 mm) |
| Foot | * 9.71 ft - (2960 mm) |
| Leech | * 19.5 ft - (5944 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 60 % |
| Length Perp | * 7.8 ft - (2377 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 18.99 ° |
| Area | * 92.24 ft² |
| Sail Type | STORMTRYSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 15 ft - (4572 mm) |
| Foot | 13 ft - (3962 mm) |
| Leech | 12.5 ft - (3810 mm) |
| Length Perp | * 11.23 ft - (3423 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * -40.3 ° |
| Area | * 77 ft² |
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