THE VERY BEST OF DUTCH FINESSE

At a size allowing four spacious guest cabins and fully enclosable galley and crew quarters, the Contest 72CS provides the perfect platform for both owner drivers or skipper and crew-assisted sailing. And the nature of wide ranging options spans just about every element of this truly semi-custom build, with bulkhead positioning almost the only constraint.

Deliveries to date span full carbon rig with Park Lane tree and 3D molded sails to alloy spars and vertically battened Vectra with in-mast furling. With one approach racing, one cruising, one more private with forward galley, one inclusive with aft U-shaped galley, choice and specification is entirely personal.

Beneath this freedom, there is extensive design engineering pre-empting likelihoods with proven practice and application. This is such a trait or contest and a powerful differentiator. Scope well considered before the first line is drawn. The Contest 72CS presents a most persuasive case, virtual custom build at fractional cost.

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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SAILPLAN

POLAR PERFORMANCE DIAGRAM & STABILITY CURVE

The diagram shows the exceptional upwind and reaching potential of the 72CS. 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

STANDARD LAYOUT

  • Five cabin plan
  • Three double cabins, two bunked cabins
  • Corridor galley double sided
  • Extensive refrigeration - client choice of appliances
  • Four ensuite heads and showers
  • All wardrobes naturally ventilated
  • Wide light and bright saloon
  • Deep comfortable sofas and dining chairs
  • Forward facing navigation station
  • Private master suite deck access

OPTIONAL LAYOUT

  • Four cabin plan
  • Three double cabins, one bunked cabin
  • Forward double can be specified as twin
  • Forward crew quarters with sofa
  • U-shaped galley
  • Additional wardrobes for master cabin

The Contest 72CS presents a most persuasive case, virtual custom build at fractional cost.