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Contest 57CS

A step up in size, the Contest 57CS is the first in line with double cockpit for helm and guests, a labour saving mainsheet and optional fold-down stern bathing platform. There’s a true sense of the big boat yet she sails with the natural touch for which Contest Yachts are so renowned. Sound design, sound engineering, together delivering enviable performance. 

To suit wide ranging sailing intent, this nimble bluewater design offers various interior plans with two heads and two, three and even four sleeping cabins. Pretty much anything can be changed. She was the first Contest fully 3D modelled and the spatial study has optimised systems and stowage throughout allowing this flexible configuration.

A full beam lazarette and standing headroom sail locker in the bow serve the distance cruiser well and, beyond this, weight has been kept out of the ends with technical gear focused towards the centre of the boat. Good for stability and for service. Also for noise and vibration control, including a generator mounted atop the engine. 

The Contest 57CS is also the first in line to have a cabin plan suited to permanent crew should the wish list include additional help or the potential to charter.

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With an accommodation plan to suit every use from cruising couple to family and friends, the Contest 57CS demonstrates not just great standards of craftsmanship but versatility also

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specifications

main dimensions

Length overall 17.23 m 56.5 ft
Length waterline 15.55 m 51.0 ft
Maximum beam 5.12 m 16.8 ft
Displacement 27,900 kg 61,508 lbs
Draft bulb keel 2.49 m 8.17 ft
Ballast bulb keel 10,900 kg 24,030 lbs
Mast height above waterline 27.31 m 89.6 ft
Main sail 101 m2 1,087 ft2
Genoa 112% 84 m2 904 ft2
Fuel tank 931 ltr. 204.8 imp. gal.
Water tank 903 ltr. 198.6 imp. gal.
Engine, Perkins 112 kW 150 hp

polar performance diagram

The diagram shows the exceptional upwind and reaching potential of the 57CS.
Curves from in- to outside are calculated at 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 and 20 knots true windspeed.

polar performance diagram

stability curve

The stability curve shows a high initial stability and great sail carrying capacity. The stability range of more than 130° exceeds the CE norm by a wide margin.

 

stability curve

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