Contest 38
Description
The Contest 28, built by Contest Yachts (Conyplex) in Medemblik, Netherlands, is a classic fiberglass monohull sailboat designed by Dick Zaal and produced between 1976 and 1981. Known for its robust construction, high performance, and suitability for coastal cruising with potential for short offshore passages, the Contest 28 is a compact yet capable cruiser. Approximately 20 units were built, making it a rare model in the Contest lineup.
Construction Details
| Designer | Dick Zaal |
|---|---|
| Builder | Contest Yachts |
| Length | 38.000 ft |
| LOA | 37.990 ft |
| LWL | 27.790 ft |
| Beam | 11.220 ft |
| Displacement | 16865 lb |
| Max Draft | 6.500 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 44.13 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 13.52 ft |
| p | 38.97 ft |
| e | 12.30 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.13 ft | 13.52 ft | 38.97 ft | 12.30 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 38.97 ft - (11878 mm) |
| Foot | * 12.3 ft - (3749 mm) |
| Leech | * 40.32 ft - (12290 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 87.98 ° |
| Diagonal | * 40.45 ft - (12329 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 5.25 in - (133 mm) |
| Area | 239.41 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 36.92 ft - (11253 mm) |
| Foot | * 17.78 ft - (5419 mm) |
| Leech | * 32.28 ft - (9839 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 15.55 ft - (4740 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 286.97 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 43.85 ft - (13365 mm) |
| Foot | * 21.73 ft - (6623 mm) |
| Leech | * 41.36 ft - (12607 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 20.28 ft - (6181 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 444.65 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 43.85 ft - (13365 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 24.34 ft - (7419 mm) |
| Foot | * 24.34 ft - (7419 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 907.21 ft² |
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