The Contest 45cs is a 44.91ft fractional sloop designed by Georg Nissen and built in fiberglass by Contest Yachts - Conyplex since 2010.
The Contest 45cs is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is average. There is a short water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Contest 45cs | ||
| Length | 44.91 ft | ||
| Beam | 13.32 ft | ||
| Draft | 6.40 ft | ||
| Country | The Nederlands (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 459000 |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 16.41 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 37.78 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 238.53 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 36.34 | ||
| Capsize | 1.72 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with bulb and spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 38.19 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 6.40 ft | ||
| Displacement | 29762.37 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 11243.56 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 8.28 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 981.02 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 68.77 ft | ||
| Sail area fore | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
| Sail area main | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
| I | 0 ft | ?? | |
| J | 0 ft | ?? | |
| P | 0 ft | ?? | |
| E | 0 ft | ?? |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 75 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 63 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 94 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Contest Yachts - Conyplex | ||
| Designer | Georg Nissen | ||
| First built | 2010 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |