Description
Compared to the other yachts in the same class, the Contest 45CS has an exceptionally spacious interior with 2 metre headroom in the saloon, with the benefits from uninterrupted views in all directions. Even with three cabins, this Contest 45CS has the same superior finish as other Contest Yachts. This Contest 45CS is multi-functional with the possibility to sleep 8 (!) when necessary, while being sailed single handed very easy. Please contact our office in Sint Annaland to make an appointment to visit this beautiful Blue Ocean sailing yacht in Zeeland.
All Specifications
GENERAL
Model CONTEST 45CS
Type sailing yacht
LOA (m) 13,70
LWL (m) 11,64
Beam (m) 4,10
Draft (m) 1,95
Air draft (m) 21,75
Headroom (m) 2,00
Year built 2007
Launched 2009
Builder Contest Yachts
Country The Netherlands
Designer Georg Nissen. Interior: Birgit Schnaase
Displacement (t) 13,5
Ballast (tonnes) lead 5,1
CE norm A
Hull material GRP
Hull colour blue Majestic Blue with a silver striping, original Awlgrip paint
Hull shape round-bilged Vacuum infused GRP sandwich (with end grain balsa)
Keel type bulb keel (Performance keel with load in bulb)
Superstructure material GRP Vacuum infused GRP sandwich (with end grain balsa)
Rubbing strake stainless steel mounted on outside of the teak toe rail capping
Deck material GRP Vacuum infused GRP sandwich (with end grain balsa)
Deck finish teak Vacuum laid (was original 12 mm)
Superstructure deck finish teak Vacuum laid (was original 12 mm)
Cockpit deck finish Vacuum laid (was original 12 mm)
Antifouling (year) 2023
Dorades 1 x stainless steel shell on front deck hatch
Window frame aluminium (White spray painted)
Window material tempered glass Gebo - in superstructure (front window in saloon
can be opened)
Deckhatch Lewmar with Ocean Air screen/mosquito nets
Portholes aluminium Gebo
Insulation Balsa
Fuel tank (litre) polyethylene 286
Level indicator (fuel tank) yes
Freshwater tank (litre) polyethylene 475
Level indicator (freshwater) yes
Blackwater tank (litre) polyethylene 2 x 45
Blackwater tank extraction deck extraction + uw line
Greywater tank (litre) polyethylene 2 x 10 (with automatic pump)
Wheel steering rack & pinion Leather covered stainless steel 900 mm steering wheel
Outside helm position Jefa steering pedestal with a steering wheel/pedestal cover
Emergency tiller yes
More info on hull Built with vacuum infused technique at the renowned Dutch
Contest yard. The structural bulkheads are in sandwich foam
core GRP and fully laminated to hull and deck. All structural
areas in the deck are reinforced by solid laminate
More info on paintwork Gelshield Epoxy System applied on underwater hull in 2022
Extra info All hoses from the toilets and waste water tanks have been renewed in 2021. All through hull fittings & sea cocks have been renewed in 2022
Extra info Single GRP spade rudder with an aluminium rudder shaft and JEFA bearings
Extra info 6 x Stainless steel mooring clamp (so also amidships). Deck
lockers and anchor locker inside in GRP with white gelcoat finish,
drains and aluminium lockable hatches. 6 x Scupper on deck and
3 x in the cockpit with outlets on the waterline, to avoid watermarks on the hull
ACCOMMODATION
Cabins 2
Berths 8
Interior teak matt varnished with chrome fittings throughout
Layout front cabin, bunk bed, saloon, galley, aft cabin, 2x bathroom
Floor wood (oak)
Saloon 2 x Pouf in the saloon with quick release fittings for easy stowage
while sailing
Headroom saloon (m) 2,00
Heating diesel ducted hot air Webasto Airtop 3500 - 24 Volt
Heating 2 diesel ducted hot air Webasto Airtop 3500 - 24 Volt
Chart table On starboard side, next to the entrance - Headroom : 2,00 m
Aft Cabin Spacious owners cabin with a French bed and an ensuite bathroom
Dinette Diagonally sliding saloon table for easy access on comfortable lounging and dining
Convertible berth 1 x on Starboard Side & 1 x on Port Side in the saloon. (Due to a
removable side panel in the hanging locker on port side, the berth is long enough)
Galley On port side (between aft cabin & saloon) - Headroom: 1,88-2,25m
Countertop corian (White)
Sink stainless steel
Cooker calor gas Force 10 - 3 x burner
Oven Force 10
Gas alarm Matrix Gas Detector
Fridge 115 Litre stainless steel front loader fridge with a water cooled
Frigoboat compressor
Freezer Small stainless steel front loader freezer with a water cooled
Frigoboat compressor
Hot water system 220V + engine Sigmar Marine Compact Inox 40 L (stainless steel
AISI 316)
Water pressure system electrical Jabsco Max4 24 Volt pump (New in 2021)
Coffee maker Nespresso DeLonghi
Crockery Contest Yachts (for approx. 8 persons)
Owners cabin French bed In the aft cabin - Headroom 1,88 m
Bed length (m) 2,00 x 1,60 - 7-Zone Latex mattresses with a spring slatted base
Wardrobe hanging/drawers/shelves Additional drawers under the bed
Bathroom en suite Aft bathroom : Very spacious - Headroom 1,85 m
Toilet en suite
Toilet system electric Rheinstrom toilet with a Jabsco Macerator pump (New in 2021)
Wash basin in the bathroom Corian top
Shower separate Shower cabin with automatic drainage - Headroom: 1,85 m
Extra info Hotel switches for ceiling lights in the aft cabin. Whale Gulper
220 (24 Volt) Shower drainage pump
Guest cabin 1 double bed In the front cabin - Headroom 1,90 m
Bed length (m) 2,00 x 1,60 - 7-Zone Latex mattresses with a spring slatted base
Wardrobe hanging and shelves
Bathroom shared Front bathroom - Headroom 1,90 m
Toilet separate
Toilet system manual Jabsco with white wood Seat (New in 2021)
Wash basin in the bathroom Corian top
Shower shared (hand shower & automatic drainage)
Extra info Whale Gulper 220 (24 Volt) Shower drainage pump (New in 2021)
Guest cabin 2 bunk bed In the front cabin, not seperated with a bulkhead/door
Bed length (m) 2,10 x 0,90 & 2,10 x 0,60 - 7-Zone Latex mattresses
Wardrobe hanging and shelves
Extra info Beige Alcantara upholstery in the saloon. Teak doors (30 mm)
with chrome fittings and anti-rattle by the locks. Dark blue
mattresses in the front and aft cabins. Lee Cloths for all sleeping places. Built-in safe.
Extra info Btichino switches for ceiling lights per compartment. LED interior
lights
MACHINERY
No of engines 1
Make Yanmar
Type 4JH4TE
HP 75
kW 55.20
Fuel diesel
Year installed 2007
Maximum speed (kn) 8,5
Cruising speed (kn) 7
Consumption (l/hr) 4
Engine hours 2100
Engine cooling system freshwater heat exchanger
Drive sail-drive
Saildrive seal (New in 2022 - also the rubber flap on the underwater hull)
Engine controls bowden cable (New cables in 2023)
Bowthruster electric Sleipner 10 HP in a tunnel
Exhaust watercooled (With a double water-lock)
Propeller type folding Flex-O-Fold (2018)
Propeller blades 3 x
Manual bilge pump 1 x
Electric bilge pump 1 x R&M pump with an automatic Jabsco Hydro Air Switch.
There is a flexible hose connected to the front shower pump,
which you can use in case of emergency or to remove water
anywhere inside the yacht
Bilge alarm yes
Electrical installation 12, 24 and 220 Volt
Generator silent separator Mastervolt Whisper 3.5 kW
Running hours generator 415
Start battery 1 x 50 Ah Optima Red Top S 4,2 (New in 2020)
Service battery 6 x 85 Ah (November 2023)
Battery monitor Mastervolt Mass Inverter Charger Control
Battery charger Mastervolt Charge Master 12V/10A (New in 2020)
Battery charger/inverter Mastervolt 24/60/2800 (2010)
Diode battery combiners yes
Shorepower with cable Ratio shore power connection (16A) and cable (All
new in 2022)
Extra info Yanmar SD50 Saildrive has been completely serviced (including
cleaned internal cooling system and new seals on the shaft) in
2022. The engine and the generator have been annually
maintained (last time in autumn 2022)
Extra info Engine room insulated with combined drone and sound
absorbing insulation. Engine room-ventilation by electric Jabsco
fan (24 Volt). Laminated outlet manifold to reduce number of sea
cocks. Separate technical space for electric and hydraulic
systems. Separate main switch to enable domestic battery to be
used as starter battery. Separate water separator and fuel filter.
Acoustic and visual "water in fuel" alarm. Engine hour counter
isn't functioning, the engine hours are estimated between 2000 and 2100 hours.
Extra info 1 x 12V/80A Balmar and 1 x 24V/75A Balmar alternator
NAVIGATION
Compass Suunto on steering pedestal
Depth sounder Raymarine ST60+ Depht
Log Raymarine ST60+ Speed
Windset 1 x Raymarine ST60+ Wind & 1 x Raymarine ST60+ CH Wind
Repeater 2 x Raymarine ST+ Graphic (in cockpit & at the chart table)
VHF Raymarine Ray 240E with a loudspeaker (also in the cockpit)
Autopilot Raymarine ST7001 with Raymarine S100 Remote Control
Rudder angle indicator via autopilot
Radar/GPS/plotter 1 x Raymarine E120 (at the chart table) & 1 x Raymarine E80 (in
the cockpit)
Weather receiver Nasa Weatherman Radiotelex
Navtex McMurdo ICS Nav6 Navtex
Electronis chart(s) 1 x (last update in 2019)
AIS transceiver Raymarine AIS650 Class B Transceiver
Navigation lights 3-colour mast head-, anchor-, steaming-, deck-, bow-, stern
Extra info VHF/AIS antenna & cable & VHF Antenna Splitter (New in 2021)
Extra info 220 Volt sockets throughout the yacht and 12 Volt sockets at the chart table
EQUIPMENT
Sprayhood light grey (new in 2015, windows replaced in 2020)
Sprayhood with grab rail leather (New in 2021) covered stainless steel grab handles
Cockpit cover light grey (New in 2015)
Bimini light grey (New in 2015)
Winter cover (New in 2014 - hardly used)
Cockpit cushions light grey
Cockpit table Folding varnished teak table (hanging on front side of the steering pedestal)
Bathing platform covered with teak (was original 12 mm)
Boarding ladder stainless steel folding and with teak steps
Bow ladder Removable stainless steel bow ladder
Gangway Nemo (aluminium with teak)
Deck shower on the bathing platform (hot and cold water)
Anchor Delta 25 Kg (Galvanized)
Anchor chain 50 meter galvanized (10 mm) chain
Anchor 2 Stern anchor with a load rope on a roll
Windlass electrical Lewmar Sprint 1500 Watt with remote control and cover
Capstan (On the windlass)
Outboard support Teak and stainless steel outboard engine support on the pushpit
Davits stainless steel Simpson Lawrence LSD (Lightweight Swivelling - 75kg)
Davits controls manual
Deck crane manual Stainless steel Forespar Nova Lift crane for an outboard engine
Sea railing wire Double-wire stainless steel sea railing
Grab rail (superstructure) stainless steel
Railing side opening gates On both sides
Pushpit Stainless steel with a teak step on the bow (New teak in 2021)
Pulpit Stainless steel with 2 folding teak seats
Lifebuoy 2 x White (one with a flash light)
Horn electric
Radar reflector Jotrin Tron ARR Electric Rafar reflector
Fenders yes
Mooring lines yes
Spare parts Spare swiffel for in-mast furling system
Radio-cd player Sony
Cockpit speakers 2 x
Speakers in salon 2 x
Clock - barometer yes
Fire extinguisher 3 x fire extinguisher & 1 x fire blanket
Latest extinguisher survey need to be surveyed or replaced
Extinguisher in engine room needs to be replaced
Extra info Stainless steel glass/can holder at the steering pedestal
Extra info Wichard folding arches on deck and in the cockpit
Extra info Flexible hose connected to pump to remove water anywhere
RIGGING
Rigging fractional 9/10 rigged
Standing rigging wire (1 x 19), 2022 last checked
Brand mast Seldén
Material mast aluminium
Spreaders 2 x 2 open spreaders
Keel stepped mast Through-deck sealing arround mast renewed in 2022
Mainsail 1 x Elvstrom (New in 2017) : vertical semi-battened EPEX
Vectran / Technora furling mainsail (2x full battened & 3x short) &
1 x North Sails (2009) : vertical battened Vertech in Spectra
furling mainsail (approx. 54m2)
Stoway mast Hydraulic Selden Furlin system incl. hydraulic outhaul in boom
Genoa II 1 x Elvstrom (New in 2017) : EPEX Vectran / Technora Furling
Genoa II with 4 x vertical batten and an UV protection strip & 1 x
North Sails (2009) : Spectra Furling Genoa with an UV protection
strip (approx. 49m2)
Genoa furler Hydraulic Reckmann RF90-2/r30-10mm
Gennaker North Sails: (New in 2009) Gennaker (131m2) with a snuffer
Reefing System main in-mast furling (Hydraulic Furling Mast & Hydraulic Boom Outhaul)
Backstay adjuster mechanical Hasselfors
Boomvang gasspring Rodkicker
Primary sheet winch 2 x Lewmar 46ST
Genoa sheetwinches 2 x Lewmar 54ST (electric)
Halyard winches 2 x Lewmar 46ST (on mast)
Spi-pole aluminium Selden, hanging on the front side of the mast
Isolated backstay yes
Extra info Hydraulics in mast serviced in 2022
Extra info Harken genoa tracks, cars with bearings are adjustable from the cockpit
Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
