Contest 42 Ketch
Description
The Contest 42 Ketch, built by Contest Yachts (Conyplex) in Medemblik, Netherlands, is a classic fiberglass monohull sailboat designed by Dick Zaal and produced between 1977 and 1985. Known for its robust construction, seaworthiness, and suitability for blue water cruising, it features a ketch rig for enhanced sail balance and a spacious interior ideal for long-distance voyages or liveaboard use. Approximately 32 units were built, making it a rare model in the Contest lineup.
Construction Details
| Designer | Dick Zaal |
|---|---|
| Builder | Contest Yachts |
| Length | 42.000 ft |
| LOA | 35.920 ft |
| LWL | 28.870 ft |
| Beam | 11.150 ft |
| Displacement | 17857 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.920 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 49.54 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 16.07 ft |
| p | 43.47 ft |
| e | 12.79 ft |
| p2 | 27.40 ft |
| e2 | 8.20 ft |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49.54 ft | 16.07 ft | 43.47 ft | 12.79 ft | 27.40 ft | 8.20 ft | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 43.47 ft - (13250 mm) |
| Foot | * 12.79 ft - (3898 mm) |
| Leech | * 44.61 ft - (13597 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 44.88 ft - (13679 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 287.23 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 41.66 ft - (12698 mm) |
| Foot | * 21.33 ft - (6501 mm) |
| Leech | * 36.1 ft - (11003 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 18.48 ft - (5633 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.98 ° |
| Area | * 384.96 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 49 ft - (14935 mm) |
| Foot | 23.5 ft - (7163 mm) |
| Leech | 45.5 ft - (13868 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 135.03 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 21.7 ft - (6614 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.57 ° |
| Area | * 531.75 ft² |
| Sail Type | DRIFTER |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 49.48 ft - (15082 mm) |
| Foot | * 27.04 ft - (8242 mm) |
| Leech | * 44.34 ft - (13515 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 149.97 % |
| Length Perp | * 24.1 ft - (7346 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 8.99 ° |
| Area | * 596.24 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 49.48 ft - (15082 mm) |
| Foot | * 26.52 ft - (8083 mm) |
| Leech | * 45.52 ft - (13874 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 984 ft² |
| Sail Type | MIZZEN |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 27.4 ft - (8352 mm) |
| Foot | * 8.2 ft - (2499 mm) |
| Leech-AftHdBd | * 28.09 ft - (8562 mm) |
| Tack Ang | * 88 ° |
| Diag (clew/head) | * 28.33 ft - (8635 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 3.5 in - (89 mm) |
| Area (no Roach) | * 114.61 ft² |
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