THE VERY BEST OF DUTCH FINESSE
The largest in the range, the 26-metre Contest 85CS demonstrates very ably the strengths in Contest Yachts’ now long-term collaboration with world class designers and partners judel/vrolijk & co and Wetzels Brown Partners.
Designed for fast passage with powerful, practical, deep-ocean cruising capability, the Contest 85CS is easily sailed, managed and maintained by short-handed crew.
The hull and deck-form show the reasoned approach of a design team referenced across every level of performance cruising and racing, from family adventuring to grand prix eventing. This shows in a moderate, shallow underbody running back from near plumb bow, with integral bowsprit and optional furler for asymmetrics, to a soft-chined, broad stern..
Sailing flat and fast she has a single rudder for precise and powerful yet light control at the twin helm stations. The keel is of stainless steel and lead for a performance profile with cruising draft, and the rudder is carbon again for performance yet equally keeping weight out of the stern to allow large lazarette which, with hydraulically operated transom garage and beach platform, has such space that the RIB stows with outboard still in place.
The practicality doesn't end with the exterior aspects, you’ll see this in the arrangement of furnishings and walkways below decks, and in the easy access always given to service and maintenance of all onboard services and systems. And the entire interior is wonderfully bright with extensive panoramic outlook to saloon and throughout with multiple hull windows in the cabins. This is Dutch heritage and modern technology ensuring superyacht standards.
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 85CS. 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
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. Off course other interior layouts are possible.
LAYOUT A
- Lazarette with dinghy horizontal in garage
- Spacious master cabin with private bathroom in aft
- Three guest cabins with private bathroom
- Galley in the front
- Saloon with side-facing navigation area
- Skipper cabin for 2 persons
LAYOUT B
- Lazarette with dinghy horizontal in garage
- Spacious master cabin with private bathroom in aft
- Three guest cabins with private bathroom
- Galley in forward position
- Saloon with side-facing navigation area
- Skipper cabin for 2 persons with messroom
All enjoy the top line specification. Nothing is left to chance. It’s all to the point and fine-tuned for personal goals.
