THE VERY BEST OF DUTCH FINESSE
In the words of Yachting World magazine, "The Contest 42CS cleverly represents everything this third-generation, family-run yard stands for – a manageable-sized bluewater cruiser that has the options and attention to detail mastered from building larger vessels, and as such is an ideal introduction to the quality produced by time-honoured knowledge and skill.
Modish, elegant, the bluewater Stradivarius, were just some of the praises sung of the Contest 42CS by other of the the world’s leading yachting media as they voted this neat, sophisticated, 13-metre cruiser a proud European Yacht of the Year winner.
The Contest 42CS is the smallest model in the range, yet conceived and constructed to the very same high production and sailing values of the larger yachts in the Contest line. That and an unusually wide range of options in cabin plan, and cockpit too, all contribute to this up to 6+2 berth top award winner being a most exceptional yacht. Perhaps the most semi-custom yacht of her size.
Again in the words of Yachting World, "This Contest has a very elegant, modern look, set off by a coachroof line with wraparound tinted windows that offer privacy and sunlight protection. The cockpit design is superb: deep, protected and very comfortable. There’s an ideal curve for your back in the forward coamings, with benches long enough to seat eight or where the off-watch can nap comfortably."
This attention to luxury ergonomics runs right throughout the is much enjoyed below decks in the many options of arrangements which span placing and distribution of beds, heads, showers, chart table, and even sofa lengths.
When stepping below decks down the wide, heel-winged companionway there's an instant surprise, just how spacious this yacht is, and how the saloon basks in natural light from the panoramic and hull windows. And how that coachroof, sleek and low from the exterior, reveals inside not just this spaciousness but exceptional headroom sufficient for the tallest of crew. Just one of many surprises.
And then there's the performance and manoeuvrability that with such graceful hull lines and well sorted sailing systems, high level specification of all gear and moderate displacement for all that's aboard, she's a winner. In fact, a European Yacht of the Year winner!
SPECS, SAILPLAN & LAYOUT
Our approach to semi-custom yacht construction permits wide ranging personal choice in cabin configuration and completion. The plans shown on this page are examples of the beginnings of your personalisation and our building dreams together. We look forward to working with you.
MAIN DIMENSIONS
STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS
We care deeply about what we do and how we do it. We believe in reputation. For this, all the many trades involved in building a Contest yacht work with only the best appropriate materials, equipment and systems. And all carried out at the highest of skill levels to deliver a yacht exceeding expectations.
SAILPLAN
POLAR PERFORMANCE DIAGRAM & STABILITY CURVE
The diagram shows the exceptional upwind and reaching potential of the 42CS. Curves from in- to outside are calculated at 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 and 20 knots true windspeed.
The stability curve shows a high initial stability and great sail carrying capacity.
MIX & MATCH YOUR OWN LAYOUT
LAYOUT A1-C1
- L-shaped galley
- Guest bathroom with toilet and shower
- Two double bed guest cabins aft, ample floor space and stowage
- Owner's cabin forward with double bed, ensuite screened shower and toilet
LAYOUT A2-C2
- L-shaped galley
- Guest larger bathroom with toilet and separate shower
- One guest cabin aft with double bed
- One guest cabin aft with single bed / sea berth and good personal and boat gear stowage
- Owner's cabin forward with double bed and separate toilet and shower rooms
LAYOUT A3-B3
- Choice of forward owner's cabin as in two layouts A1/A2 above
- L-shaped galley
- Dedicated forward facing navigation station
- One guest cabin aft with double bed
- One cabin aft with extensive boat gear stowage and guest toilet
Modish, elegant, the bluewater Stradivarius, just some of the praises sung of the Contest 42CS.
