THE VERY BEST OF DUTCH FINESSE

In the Contest 49CS, our first aft cockpit, twin aft cabin yacht at this length, we have developed something new, different and yet reassuringly consistent with Contest credentials. A natural step up from the Contest 42CS, that we’ve not had before, and equally a new step into the Contest range for sailors preferring their master suite forward and family or guest cabins in the back.

And what cabins these are, they’re huge, on a scale never seen at this end of the 50ft sector. With judel/vrolijk & co’s balancing of modern topside height and max beam carried well aft, we’ve achieved a twin aft cabin plan conventionally impossible with standing headroom throughout and the option of doubles or twin berths with walkway between. And yet better again, we’ve retained most of the genuinely advantageous features of our long-favoured and famed ‘centre cockpit’ arrangements. We are unique in achieving this.

First, we still have the forward leisure cockpit, separated from the steering and sheet handling behind. Second, below we have kept our practical and fabulously high-end equipped double-sided corridor galley with expansive refrigeration, stowage, and excellent access to service points. Third, back on deck those twin helm stations though separated are still comfortably forward, ensuring helm, crew and guests are all in safe, secure, inboard areas. And when at anchor that aft section of deck becomes a beanbag-chilling zone making for easy, unobstructed use of the swimming platform and tender garage in the transom.

The Contest 49CS achieves everything and more desired of an aft cockpit design without compromise, including options for electric propulsion, renewable energy generation and sustainably sourced materials from decking to soft furnishings.

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.

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BUILDING GREEN DREAMS TOGETHER

LOOKING TO SUSTAINABILITY?

Going all-electric is clearly a good thing to do but it cannot be done lightly if it is to be done well. We have looked long and hard at this, and we are excited at our innovating collaboration with our chosen partner Torqeedo. The system we have arrived at is truly first class.

The choice of Torqeedo as partner first brings not only the excellent high-torque Deep Blue 50kW unit and a global support network but the ability within the single brand to power all Contest yachts across the range from the 13-metre Contest 42CS to the 21-metre 67CS.

SAILPLAN

POLAR PERFORMANCE DIAGRAM & STABILITY CURVE

Curves from in- and 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

INTERIOR LAYOUT

  • Spacious forward master suite with centreline island double bed and private bathroom
  • Twin cabins aft with slide-converting single-to-double berths and exceptional space and headroom throughout
  • Two-sided longitudinal galley port aft
  • Dedicated full size navigation area starboard
  • Extra-big saloon with infill-lounging to port and side-facing navigation station to starboard
  • Deep comfortable sofas in client choice of fabrics
  • Big hull windows for additional daylight and outlook
  • Luxury mattresses and easy-access underbed stowage
  • Generous tender garage and lazarette

INTERIOR LAYOUT OPTION

  • Option of additional shower enclosure for aft cabins

Where before has an aft cockpit design ever offered a two-sided longitudinal corridor galley? This is true cruising innovation.