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
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The standard boat dimensions

i 44.13 ft
j 13.52 ft
p 38.97 ft
e 12.30 ft
p2 -
e2 -

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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