- Builder:
- CONTEST
- Category:
- Cruising Sailboat
- Model Year:
- 1998
- Year Built:
- 1998
- Country:
- Norway
Unfortunately, this boat is not available for sale. It will be removed from the website soon.
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RCD Status: As a yacht constructed and placed in use within EU waters before the 16th June 1998, it is our understanding that she is therefore exempt from the essential safety requirements of Directive 94/25EC (Recreational Craft Directive)
Hull, Deck & Superstructure Construction:
· GRP hull with laminated transverse and longitudinal reinforcements, engine-foundation and to the hull laminated bulkheads.
· The hull laminate is constructed of GRP resin, chopped strand mat (CSM) and woven roving (WR) with an extra anti-osmosis layer of resin and an insulated end-grain balsa wood sandwich.
· Epoxy treated from new with 4 coats.
· The hull is finished in standard cream Contest gelcoat; pale blue stripe, sheer stripe and double waterline
· Substantial teak rubbing strake with stainless steel rub-strip.
· The deck & superstructure construction consists of GRP deck with laminated foam profiles, with a laminate constructed of GRP resin, chopped strand mat (CSM) and woven roving (WR) with end-grain balsa wood sandwich, and solid GRP laminate in way of all deck fittings.
· The deck & superstructure is finished in standard cream Contest gelcoat.
· The hull to deck join is achieved by way of bolts and then laminated.
· Teak laid decking is fitted to the side decks, coachroof, toerail capping, with screws and sealant.
· Self-draining cockpit with teak slats on cockpit sole and teak laid seats.
· Moulded in stern platform with bathing ladder and stainless steel steps.
Keel & Rudder:
· Cast iron fin keel externally bolted with acid resistant stainless steel bolts.
· GRP rudder blade with stainless steel rudder shaft, full skeg protection.
Engine & Gearboxes:
· 1 x Volvo TMD31-LA 4-cylinder turbo-charged diesel engine producing 100hp @ 3,800rpm.
· MS4B 1.93:1 reduction gearbox with Aquadrive flexible coupling to the prop shaft.
· Primary and secondary fuel filtration.
· Separ fuel/water separator.
· In-line magnetic fuel decontaminator.
· 12vDC engine room blower.
· Fresh water cooling via raw water intake and heat exchanger.
· Single lever throttle control at helm pedestal.
· Engine control panel in cockpit with rev counter, voltmeter, oil pressure, water temperature and charge alarms.
Maintenance & Performance:
· Engine Hours: Approx. 6000.
· Date of last engine service – Spring 2015.
· Cruising speed: approx 6 knots @ approx 2,200rpm, max 7.5 @ 3,000rpm.
Propulsion & Steering:
· Whitlock Premiere steering pedestal in GRP reinforced polyester with hide covered stainless steel wheel connected to rod-linkage steering system.
· Whitlock autopilot rotary drive.
· Emergency steering on rudderpost by tiller.
· 3-bladed Maxprop propeller + spare fixed pitch propeller.
Voltage Systems:
· 12vDC domestic systems.
· 220vAC from shorepower.
· 220vAC from Victron 2400watt Inverter.
· Xantrex Link 10 battery monitor.
Battery Banks:
· 1 x 12v engine start.
· 5 x Rolls 128 AGM giving 625Ah domestic bank (New 2013).
Battery Chargers:
· Victron 12v 40amp charger (accepts AC input range 95vAC - 240vAC).
· Victron 12v 2400 watt inverter.
Alternators:
· 12v DC engine alternator (Start battery charge).
· 150amp Balmar alternator (House bank charger).
· Balmar programmable regulator.
Other Electrical:
· Duogen wind/water generator – (available in UK, not currently on board).
Fresh Water & Water Heating System:
· Pressurised fresh water system via 12vDC pressure pump.
· Hot water generated by:
1. Engine-driven calorifier.
2. Eberspacher diesel heater.
3. In hot water tank or via 220vAC immersion heater element.
Watermaker:
· Village Marine Tec ”Little Wonder” 12v 150 gallons per day.
Bilge Pumps:
· 1 x manual bilge pump – cockpit lever.
· 1 x electric bilge pump – auto/manual switch options.
· 2 x Shower pump driven bilge suction hoses.
Fuel:
· Total capacity of 340 litres (75 imp. Gallons).
· 100 litre bladder for additional reserves.
Fresh water:
· Total capacity of 620 litres (137 imp. gallons).
Grey/Blackwater holding tanks:
· 1 x black water tank in forward heads.
In cockpit:
· ST50 Speed.
· ST50 Depth.
· ST50 course computer.
· ST60 Wind.
· ST50 Wind Close hauled.
· ST7000 Auto pilot.
· Whitlock Steering compass.
At chart table:
· ST50 Multi Repeater.
· Raytheon Radar.
· Nav instrument and feeds to PC/laptop.
1. AIS Class B Transponder (Digital Yacht).
2. Raymarine Seatalk to NMEA converter.
3. Pactor III Modem.
4. Navtex Nasa Marine.
Communications Equipment:
· ICOM M505 VHF DSC with additional Cockpit CommandMic and speaker.
· ICOM 802 Marine HF Transceiver (SSB) with ICOM AT 141 Auto tuner.
· Pactor III Modem.
· EPIRB.
Galley:
· Twin stainless steel sinks with thermostatic hot & cold pressurised supply.
· Force 10 gimballed 3-burner gas cooker with oven and grill.
· Top-loading fridge with 12vDC Frigoboat compressor.
· Top-loading freezer with 12vDC Frigoboat compressor.
Heads/Showers:
· Jasbco manual marine heads in heads (aft heads replaced 2013).
· Showers in both heads compartments (separate enclosure aft).
· Transom shower with hot/cold.
Heating & Ventilation:
· Eberspacher diesel-fired hot-air cabin heating with outlets throughout interior.
· Opening deckhead hatches throughout plus opening sideports.
· 2 Dorade Vents – above galley and chart table.
Entertainment:
· AM/FM radio with CD.
· Speakers in saloon and in cockpit.
Lighting:
· 12v deck head and reading lights throughout (LED).
Summary of Accommodation:
· Two double cabins plus 2 bunk berths in walk-through to aft cabin and two further settee berths in saloon.
· All berths including saloon bunks are fitted with lee cloths or lee-boards.
· Teak joinery throughout.
· Formica counters in galley and heads.
· Red cloth upholstery in saloon and various colours in accommodation cabins.
· Teak & holly soleboards.
· Cream Alcantara headlinings to deckhead.
· Cream cloth curtains for side-ports in main cabins.
· 'Blackout' cloth curtains for ports and Hatches in fore and aft cabins.
· Skyscreens for opening hull ports.
Description of layout from forwards:
Forward Cabin:
· Large v-berth with infill to create comfortable double. Stowage beneath bunks. Large hanging locker, cupboard with shelves and further stowage. Access to ensuite heads.
Forward Heads:
· Manual marine heads with holding tank, sink with pressurized hot & cold water supply and pull-out shower head. Teak grating. Cupboard and mirror.
Saloon:
· U-shaped settee to starboard with stowage outboard, below and above. Folding leaf table along centerline with drop leaf. Settee to port, with stowage outboard, below and above.
Chart table area:
· Forward facing chart table with chart stowage beneath. Space for navigation instruments. DC panel abovechart seat. stowage beneath chart seat. lockers for pilot books and wet hanging locker aft of chart seat.
Galley area:
· U-shaped galley Two stainless steel sinks. Gimballed gas stove with cover. Top opening fridge and top opening freezer. Large cold box. Ample stowage in lockers, cupboards, drawers and shelves.
Walkthrough:
· Aft of chart table with doors at both ends. Twin bunks outboard. Stowage beneath lower bunk. Engine access inboard.
Aft cabin:
· Large centerline double berth with split mattresses. Hanging locker to starboard. Large cupboard with shelving to port & starboard. Seating to port and starboard and extensive further stowage in lockers, cupboards, drawers and shelves.
Aft Heads:
· Manual marine heads . Sink with pressurised hot & cold water supply. Cupboards. Mirror. Dedicated shower cubicle with thermostatic hot & cold water supply. Teak gratings.
Rig:
· Selden silver-anodised aluminium alloy spars.
· Deck-stepped mast-head-rigged spar with 2 sets of spreaders.
· Selden rod-kicker.
· Furlex genoa furler.
· Cutter inner forestay with Schaeffer furler and jibsheet cars.
· Checkstays.
· Stainless steel wire standing rigging (professionally surveyed 2013).
· Manually adjustable backstay.
· Selden ball-bearing battencars for fully battened mainsail.
· Stackpack with lazyjacks.
· Single-line reefing system with two reefs, controlled from cockpit.
· Towable genoa cars.
· 8-part mainsheet system with adjustable track aft of cockpit.
· Lewmar deck gear.
· Selden aluminium alloy spinnaker pole vertically mast-mounted with adjustable track
· Spinnaker kit with sheets and guys.
· Tri-Lens Radar Reflector (Above Radome).
Winches:
· 2x Lewmar 58ST 2-speed self-tailing manual primary winches.
· 2x Lewmar 40ST 2-speed self-tailing manual mainsheet /furler winches.
· 1x Lewmar 44ST 2-speed self-tailing main halyard winch on mast.
· 2x Lewmar 40 2-speed halyard winch in cockpit.
Sails:
· Mainsail fully battened new 2014 (by Mott sails of Portland).
· 2X Genoa (1x Yankee Sanders Sails , 1x original 150% Overlapping).
· Furling Staysail (Sanders Sails).
· Cruising Chute Crusader 2012.
General:
· Stainless pulpit and pushpit.
· Mid ship gates.
· Bow stern and mid ship cleats.
· Stainless steel boarding ladder.
· Aluminium framed windscreen.
· Teak folding cockpit table.
· Teak outboard bracket.
· Stainless dinghy davits.
Anchoring & Mooring Equipment:
· Simpson 12vDC windlass.
· Delta anchor with 60m of chain.
· Fortress 10 Kilo Aluminium.
Covers, Canvas & Cushions:
· Sprayhood on stainless steel frame (new 2014).
· Bimini (new canvas 2014).
· Bimini to Sprayhood clear infill (for foul weather).
· Stac – pac boom cover.
· Cockpit cushions x 2.
Tender & Outboard:
· Dinghy - Avon 310 RibLite.
· Outboard – Tohatsu 9.9HP 2-stroke.
Safety Equipment:
· 406 Mhz Epirb.
· Ocean safety 4-man Liferaft (new 2014) – Coach roof mounted.
· Danbuoy.
· Life Sling.
Fire-fighting equipment:
· Extinguishers in main and aft cabins.
· fire blankets near galley.