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
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The standard boat dimensions

i 41 ft
j 13 ft
p 36 ft
e 12.06 ft
p2 -
e2 -

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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