CONTEST 250C
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 24.61 ft |
| LWL | 20.51 ft |
| Beam | 9.02 ft |
| Draft | 4.92 ft |
| Displacement | 3,858 lb |
| Ballast | 1,510.2 lb |
| Material | 24’ 7”7.5 m |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.1 kn |
Accommodation
| Cabins | 1 |
| Berths | 2 |
| Heads | 1 |
| Water | 15.3 L |
| Fuel | 11.9 L |
| CE category | N/A€ |
About the CONTEST 250C
The Contest 250C is a compact, performance-oriented fractional sloop designed by Jac. de Ridder and built by Conyplex between 1982 and 1985. With a production run of only 30 hulls, this rare vessel combines a lightweight displacement of 3858.0 lb with a beam of 9.02 ft, reflecting de Ridder's signature emphasis on speed and handling.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for coastal cruisers and weekend racers who prioritize agility and performance over heavy offshore comfort, given its low comfort ratio of 14.65 and relatively light displacement.
- Bluewater capability:
- While the low capsize ratio of 2.3 suggests good stability, the light displacement and short waterline length of 20.51 ft limit its suitability for extended bluewater passages, making it primarily a coastal cruiser.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include other early-1980s European performance cruisers like the Beneteau First 23 or the J/24, which share similar fractional rig configurations and target the same market of active, short-handed sailors.
Performance
ORC Performance Data(3 certificates)
Measured performance data from ORC (Offshore Racing Congress) certificates.
Polar Diagram
Boat speed (kn) vs. true wind angle. Source: ORC
Racing Ratings
Triple Number
ORC Measured
Sail Areas (ORC)
Speed Table (kn)
| TWA \ TWS | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52° | 4.3 | 5.1 | 5.5 | 5.8 | 5.9 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| 60° | 4.5 | 5.3 | 5.7 | 5.9 | 6.1 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| 75° | 4.7 | 5.4 | 5.8 | 6.0 | 6.2 | 6.4 | 6.5 | 6.6 |
| 90° | 4.5 | 5.4 | 5.9 | 6.2 | 6.4 | 6.5 | 6.8 | 7.0 |
| 110° | 4.6 | 5.5 | 6.0 | 6.3 | 6.6 | 6.9 | 7.3 | 7.5 |
| 120° | 4.4 | 5.4 | 5.9 | 6.2 | 6.5 | 6.8 | 7.5 | 8.1 |
| 135° | 3.9 | 4.9 | 5.6 | 6.0 | 6.3 | 6.6 | 7.3 | 8.3 |
| 150° | 3.4 | 4.3 | 5.1 | 5.7 | 6.0 | 6.3 | 6.9 | 7.6 |
| Beat VMG | 2.9 | 3.4 | 3.9 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.1 |
| Run VMG | 2.9 | 3.7 | 4.5 | 5.1 | 5.6 | 6.0 | 6.5 | 7.1 |
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the CONTEST 250C yet. If you own one, help other buyers — what did you pay for it? Reports build a community price estimate over time.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 24.61ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the CONTEST 250Cyet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.
Own a CONTEST 250C? Reports from owners are what turn this into a model-specific checklist — and they're the reason the boats above it have one.
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