Contest 35
Description
The Contest 25, built by Contest Yachts (Conyplex) in the Netherlands, is a classic fiberglass monohull sailboat designed by G. Luyten and introduced in 1959. As the first cruising yacht from Conyplex, it marked the beginning of the company's reputation for high-quality, seaworthy cruising boats. The Contest 25 was produced in two versions: the Contest 25-1 (1959–1969) and the Contest 25-2 (1969–1980), with a total of approximately 413 boats built (300 for the 25-1 and 113 for the 25-2). Known for its compact size, sturdy construction, and suitability for coastal cruising, it was a global success in its era. 11000 lbs. Disp. 4400 lbs. Ballast. 24'" LWL. 10'6" Beam. 4'8" Draft.
Construction Details
| Designer | G. Luyten |
|---|---|
| Builder | Contest Yachts |
| Length | 34.920 ft |
| LOA | 34.940 ft |
| LWL | 29.160 ft |
| Beam | 11.650 ft |
| Displacement | 15212 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.410 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 41.34 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 12.33 ft |
| p | 45.26 ft |
| e | 16.89 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41.34 ft | 12.33 ft | 45.26 ft | 16.89 ft | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 45.26 ft - (13795 mm) |
| Foot | * 16.89 ft - (5148 mm) |
| Leech | * 47.47 ft - (14469 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 47.75 ft - (14554 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 391.85 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 34.51 ft - (10519 mm) |
| Foot | * 16.15 ft - (4923 mm) |
| Leech | * 30.3 ft - (9235 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14.18 ft - (4322 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | * 244.65 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 40.98 ft - (12491 mm) |
| Foot | * 19.76 ft - (6023 mm) |
| Leech | * 38.74 ft - (11808 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150.04 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 18.5 ft - (5639 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.96 ° |
| Area | * 379.07 ft² |
| Sail Type | DRIFTER |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 40.98 ft - (12491 mm) |
| Foot | * 20.52 ft - (6254 mm) |
| Leech | * 37.05 ft - (11293 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 150.04 % |
| Length Perp | * 18.5 ft - (5639 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 9.03 ° |
| Area | * 379.06 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 40.98 ft - (12491 mm) |
| Foot | * 20.34 ft - (6200 mm) |
| Leech | * 37.7 ft - (11491 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 625 ft² |
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