Contest 55CS
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BECAUSE THAT’S EXACTLY WHAT SAI LI NG SHOU LD BE

‘Impressive performance for a globe-trotting cruiser’ YACHTING WORL

THE CONTEST 55CS The option to criss-cross the world’s oceans with a small crew, safely and comfortably, benefiting at all times from superior sailing characteristics. This was the philosophy behind the original concept for the Contest 55CS devised by Doug Peterson and developed by Georg Nissen. Now, from his drawing board comes an updated The fact that every Contest is fabulously finished version with a larger cockpit and new deck layout. is well-known, perhaps less obvious, but equally Nissen has taken advantage of the latest important is the thorough evaluation of the latest construction...

ABOVE DECK ON THE CONTEST 55CS The modern deck layout makes it immediately A fixed cutter stay means it is possible to add a storm apparent that this is a yacht optimised for sailing sail (or staysail) should the need arise. Cruising under by a small crew. The mainsail and genoa are easy to engine is no less impressive - the 135 hp Perkins is operate from the cockpit at the push of a button, powerful, exceptionally quiet and smooth. thanks to the electric winches. The balanced spade rudder ensures that the yacht is light and responsive The graceful superstructure subtly blends into a to...

The Contest 55CS comes standard with three When it comes to cooking, the Contest 55CS cabins. The owner’s suite is fitted with a wide leaves nothing to chance and caters double bed and a large bathroom with space for for the most ambitious culinary demands. a combined washer/dryer. The primary guest The galley has a very practical layout and cabin is also remarkably spacious and has its includes a double sink, large front-opening own shower and toilet. The third cabin is fitted fridge, capacious freezer and generous working with full length twin bunks but can also be and storage space. All...

Go below deck on the 55CS and you’ll be bathed in light from the double glazed deck saloon. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and yet a wealth of space is at your disposal. Here is an interior that has been designed to maximise onboard comfort during long periods at sea. You can choose between various layout options, one of which comes from the drawing board of the renowned interior designer Birgitt Schnaase. And this is just one of the ways in which you can ensure that your yacht conveys your personal style. A party of eight can relax in style in the saloon, which has room for two loose...

DESIGNER’S COMMENT The Contest 55CS was developed by our office on the basis of a Doug Petersen hull. Thus we were able to develop a yacht with all the characteristics of a genuine Contest: perfect use of space and absolute comfort together with excellent sailing performance. Those are the primary characteristics of this blue water cruiser, already proven on many Oceans. The Contest 55CS is a yacht of which not only the new owner can be proud of, but also we, as designers, and the yard as builder.

POLAR PERFORMANCE DIAGRAM The diagram shows the exceptional upwind and reaching potential of the 55CS. Curves from in- to outside are calculated at 6,8,10,12,14,16 and 20 knots true windspeed. Draft winged keel 1.95 m Ballast winged keel 8,870 kg Draft bulb keel - Ballast bulb keel - Mast height above waterline 24.9 m

STANDARD FEATURES CONTEST 55CS HULL & DECK - Vacuum infused GRP hull and deck. - Hull and deck in sandwich with end grain balsawood. - Solid laminate in structural areas like the keel mounting. - Structural bulkheads in marine plywood,laminated to the hull and to the deck. - Longditudinals in marine plywood, laminated to the hull. - Outer hull laminate in isophthalic resin as extra anti osmosis layer. - Gelcoat:white. - Stripe and waterlines: dark blue. - Antifoul: - SIKKENS Chloorruber Black - 2 layers - Cast iron hollow wing keel partly filled with lead. - Fully balanced GRP rudder...

AC/DC SYSTEMS - 24V system on board. - 200 Ah service batteries. - Starter battery: Gell type, 85 Ah, 830A Cold Crank Capacity. - 220V shore power connection, including cable 25m with CE connector, earth trip switch and 2 sockets in galley. - Batterymonitor with: - Voltage - Running Amps - Amp. Hours - Capacity Ah and procentual - Adjustable optical alarm for capacity. INTERIOR - Teak joinery. - Mat varnished. - Brass chrome fittings throughout. - Shower stalls in formica with teak trims. - Teak doors 30 mm with brass fittings and anti-rattle door locks. - CORIAN colour ‘Vanilla'worktop...

CONTEST YACHTS: OVER 45 YEARS OF PASSION AND PERFORMANCE As the owner of a timber yard, Ed Conijn, was more than familiar with the use of different materials such as wood and polyester. He was also passionately interested in boats and sailing so it was a natural move to put his knowledge of timber, joinery and finishes together with his enthusiasm for watersports, and start building boats. After gaining experience with building the open Flying Dutchman boats, in 1959 Conyplex launched its first cruising yacht, the Contest 25. This design was an immediate international success and served as...

leading research institutes, the ongoing training of our personnel and, last but by no means least, the crucial feedback As a Contest owner, you can rely on a high standard of after from experienced Contest owners.” sales service after purchasing your boat. Our full-time service coordinator will be your first point of contact should any problems arise during the warranty period or you wish to Innovation plays a crucial role in the design and production of make some adjustments to your yacht. Our service offering Contest Yachts. Immediately after the victory of Australia II in does not end...

You will find Contest Yachts riding at anchor or snug in harbour in every corner of the globe. Some sailed to their idyll in the sun by experienced sailors with tens of thousands of miles under their keels and others brought safely across oceans by cruisers new to the fulfillment and adventure of bluewater cruising. What unites them is an appreciation for the care and expertise that go into a Contest to ensure that she is comfortable, reliable, enjoyable and secure, no matter whether exploring your local waters or pursuing the dream of a circumnavigation. We build our boats to bring out the...