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Contest 29

Masthead Sloop · Fin Keel

Designed by G. Luyten · Built by Coniplex · First built 1964

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LOA 29.00 ft  ·  Beam 8.25 ft  ·  Displacement 8,500.00 lb  ·  Sail Area - Main: 181 ft²  ·  Masthead Sloop  ·  Fin Keel
About the Contest 29 Sailboat

Built by the renowned Dutch shipyard Contest Yachts, this 29-foot sailing yacht represents the company's commitment to quality construction and seaworthy design. Contest has earned an exceptional reputation among sailors worldwide for producing robust, well-engineered vessels that excel in both coastal and offshore conditions. With limited technical specifications available, the Contest 29 appears to embody the shipyard's traditional approach to yacht building, likely featuring their characteristic solid fiberglass construction and attention to detail. Contest yachts are typically designed with a focus on safety, comfort, and performance, making them suitable for serious coastal cruising and potentially longer passages for experienced sailors. The Dutch builder's vessels are known for their heavy displacement designs that prioritize seaworthiness over pure speed, suggesting this model would appeal to sailors who value stability and comfort over racing performance. Contest yachts generally feature well-appointed interiors with practical layouts optimized for extended cruising. Given Contest's reputation for building boats that maintain their value exceptionally well, the Contest 29 would likely attract discerning sailors seeking a quality vessel from a respected European shipyard with a proven track record of producing safe, comfortable cruising yachts.

Dimensions & Specifications
LOA (Length Overall) 29.00 ft / 8.84 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 24.00 ft / 7.32 m
Beam 8.25 ft / 2.51 m
Max Draft 4.25 ft / 1.30 m
Displacement 8,500.00 lb / 3,856 kg
Ballast 3,300.00 lb / 1,497 kg
Sail Area (Reported) - Main: 181 ft²
Headroom 6.42
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin Keel
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer G. Luyten
Builder Coniplex
First Built 1964
Last Built 1976
Number Built 247
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Contest 29's sail area to displacement ratio?

The Contest 29 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 6.94. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.

What is the Contest 29's comfort ratio?

The Contest 29 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 30.98. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.

Is the Contest 29 safe for offshore sailing?

The Contest 29 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.62. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.

What is the hull speed of the Contest 29?

The theoretical hull speed of the Contest 29 is 6.56 knots, calculated from its waterline length.

How much does a Contest 29 weigh?

The Contest 29 has a displacement of 8,500.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 29.00 ft.

Who designed the Contest 29?

The Contest 29 was designed by G. Luyten, first built in 1964.