The Contest 35s is a 34.58ft masthead sloop designed by Dick Zaal and built in fiberglass by Contest Yachts - Conyplex between 1988 and 1998.
42 units have been built.
It accomodates 6 people in 2 cabins plus salon.
The Contest 35s is a moderate weight sailboat which is a good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a short water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Contest 35s | ||
| Length | 34.58 ft | ||
| Beam | 11.15 ft | ||
| Draft | 5.74 ft | ||
| Country | The Nederlands (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 91500 |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 19.04 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 42.28 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 249.37 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 26.66 | ||
| Capsize | 1.90 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 28.58 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 5.74 ft | ||
| Displacement | 13029.30 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 5511.55 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.16 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 657.03 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 434.75 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 222.60 sq.ft | ||
| I | 43.96 ft | ||
| J | 19.78 ft | ||
| P | 38.22 ft | ||
| E | 11.65 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 29 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 39.63 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 66.04 gals | ||
| Headroom | 6.30 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 2 | ||
| Nb of berths | 6 | ||
| Nb heads | 2 |
Builder data
| Builder | Contest Yachts - Conyplex | ||
| Designer | Dick Zaal | ||
| First built | 1988 | ||
| Last built | 1998 | ||
| Number built | 42 |