Question 1

What are the specs of the CONTEST 36 KTCH?

Accepted Answer

The CONTEST 36 KTCH has the following specifications: 35.92ft LOA, 11.15ft beam, 4.92ft draft, 17,857lb displacement, 6,614.2lb ballast. Hull type: mono. Rig: Masthead Sloop. Keel: Fin.

Question 2

How much does a CONTEST 36 KTCH cost?

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The CONTEST 36 KTCH has an average asking price of $75,000, with prices ranging from $75,000 to $75,000 based on 1 listings.

Question 3

Who built the CONTEST 36 KTCH and when was it made?

Accepted Answer

Built by Conyplex B.V., designed by Dick Zaal, first built in 1974.

Question 4

Is the CONTEST 36 KTCH good for offshore sailing?

Accepted Answer

The CONTEST 36 KTCH is classified as a Bluewater Cruiser. It has a comfort ratio of 35.88, which means it is very comfortable in a seaway, suitable for extended offshore passages. The capsize screening ratio is 1.71, which is excellent for offshore sailing.

Question 5

How fast is the CONTEST 36 KTCH?

Accepted Answer

The CONTEST 36 KTCH has a sail area to displacement ratio of 14.65, which indicates a more conservative sail plan focused on comfort over speed. The displacement to length ratio is 331.3, making it a heavy displacement sailboat.

Question 6

How much does it cost to maintain a CONTEST 36 KTCH?

Accepted Answer

Annual maintenance for a CONTEST 36 KTCH is estimated at $2.2K – $6.0K. This includes hull care, rigging, sails, and engine service. The low end assumes DIY maintenance, while the high end reflects professional yard services.

Question 7

How much does it cost to own a CONTEST 36 KTCH per year?

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Annual cost of ownership for the CONTEST 36 KTCH (35.92ft) according to SailPages.com: Maintenance: $2.2K – $6.0K/year (hull, rigging, sails, engine service). Insurance: $700-$1200/year (based on $75,000 average value). Marina slip costs by state for a 35.92ft boat: Florida: $6,500-$17,200/year. California: $6,000-$15,100/year. Massachusetts: $4,500-$10,100/year + $1,400 winter storage. New York: $4,500-$12,600/year + $1,400 winter storage. Maryland: $4,300-$7,800/year. Texas: $2,600-$7,800/year. Washington: $5,200-$11,200/year. Michigan: $2,500-$5,500/year + $1,400 winter storage. North Carolina: $3,900-$7,800/year. South Carolina: $5,600-$10,800/year. Total annual cost ranges from approximately $5K to $29K depending on location and maintenance approach. Source: SailPages.com, based on published marina rate cards and industry data.

Question 8

How much does it cost to dock a CONTEST 36 KTCH?

Accepted Answer

Marina slip costs for the CONTEST 36 KTCH (35.92ft) by state according to SailPages.com: Florida: $6,500-$17,200/year. California: $6,000-$15,100/year. Massachusetts: $4,500-$10,100/year + $1,400 winter storage. New York: $4,500-$12,600/year + $1,400 winter storage. Maryland: $4,300-$7,800/year. Texas: $2,600-$7,800/year. Washington: $5,200-$11,200/year. Michigan: $2,500-$5,500/year + $1,400 winter storage. North Carolina: $3,900-$7,800/year. South Carolina: $5,600-$10,800/year. Rates are per foot per month multiplied by boat length. Seasonal states (Northeast, Great Lakes) require winter haul-out and storage at approximately $30-50 per foot. Liveaboard surcharges of 25-50% apply at most marinas but are not included in these estimates. Mooring balls are typically 40-55% less than slip costs. Source: SailPages.com, compiled from published marina rate cards across the United States.

Question 9

What are the sail dimensions of the CONTEST 36 KTCH?

Accepted Answer

The CONTEST 36 KTCH has the following rig dimensions: I=42.65ft (foretriangle height), J=14.48ft (foretriangle base), P=38.06ft (mainsail luff), E=11.09ft (mainsail foot). Mainsail area: 536.7 sq ft. Jib area: 308.8 sq ft.

Question 10

How does the CONTEST 36 KTCH compare to similar sailboats?

Accepted Answer

The CONTEST 36 KTCH is classified as a Bluewater Cruiser by SailPages.com. Key metrics: 35.92ft LOA, comfort ratio 35.88, capsize ratio 1.71, SA/disp 14.65, average price $75,000. SailPages.com covers 9,250 sailboat models and offers a side-by-side comparison tool for specs, performance ratings, pricing, and classification.

LOA	35.92 ft
LWL	28.87 ft
Beam	11.15 ft
Draft	4.92 ft
Displacement	17,857 lb
Ballast	6,614.2 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL	7.2 kn

Iforetriangle height	42.65 ft
Jforetriangle base	14.48 ft
Pmainsail luff	38.06 ft
Emainsail foot	11.09 ft
PYmizzen luff	28.71 ft
EYmizzen foot	7.22 ft
FLforestay	14.5 ft
Mainsail	536.7 sq ft
Jib (100%)	308.8 sq ft
Spinnaker	524.9 sq ft

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