CONTEST 45CS
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 44.95 ft |
| LWL | 38.19 ft |
| Beam | 13.45 ft |
| Draft | 6.4 ft |
| Displacement | 29,762 lb |
| Ballast | 11,244.1 lb |
| Material | 44’ 11”13.7 m |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 8.3 kn |
Accommodation
| Cabins | 2 |
| Berths | 4 |
| Heads | 2 |
| Water | 111 L |
| Fuel | 75.6 L |
| CE category | N/A€ |
About the CONTEST 45CS
"Reported" sail area above = main (54 m² / 581 ft² ) + 108% genoa (49 m² / 527 ft²)
The Contest 45CS is a fractional sloop designed by Georg Nissen and built by Contest Yachts, with production records indicating a build year of 2010. As a representative of the modern performance cruising segment, it combines a 44.95 ft LOA with a displacement of 29762.0 lb, reflecting the brand's legacy of robust construction and refined handling.
- Best for:
- This vessel is best suited for experienced coastal cruisers and short-handed sailors who prioritize performance and responsive handling, leveraging its 18.55 SA/D ratio for efficient upwind sailing without sacrificing comfort.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low capsize ratio of 1.74 and a substantial displacement of 29762.0 lb, the 45CS demonstrates strong inherent stability and seaworthiness, making it well-regarded for offshore passages despite the limited sample size of owner reports.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the Nauticat 44 and the Hallberg-Rassy 442, as they share similar fractional sloop rigs, heavy displacement characteristics, and a focus on high-quality interior finishes for the same era of performance cruising.
Direct variant of the CONTEST 45CS
Near-identical models — same hull, builder and designer, re-badged or lightly changed. Specs and owner-reported issues are typically shared across the group, so a sister model's page may carry detail this one doesn't.
Performance
ORC Performance Data(1 certificate)
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° | 5.1 | 6.1 | 6.8 | 7.2 | 7.4 | 7.6 | 7.7 | 7.7 |
| 60° | 5.4 | 6.4 | 7.0 | 7.4 | 7.7 | 7.8 | 7.9 | 8.0 |
| 75° | 5.6 | 6.6 | 7.3 | 7.6 | 7.9 | 8.1 | 8.3 | 8.4 |
| 90° | 5.6 | 6.7 | 7.5 | 7.8 | 8.1 | 8.2 | 8.5 | 8.7 |
| 110° | 5.7 | 6.9 | 7.6 | 8.0 | 8.3 | 8.6 | 9.0 | 9.2 |
| 120° | 5.5 | 6.7 | 7.5 | 8.0 | 8.3 | 8.6 | 9.2 | 9.7 |
| 135° | 5.0 | 6.2 | 7.1 | 7.7 | 8.1 | 8.4 | 9.1 | 9.7 |
| 150° | 4.2 | 5.4 | 6.3 | 7.0 | 7.5 | 7.8 | 8.4 | 8.8 |
| Beat VMG | 3.3 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 4.9 | 5.1 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Run VMG | 3.6 | 4.7 | 5.5 | 6.1 | 6.5 | 7.0 | 7.8 | 8.3 |
Estimated Value
Low ConfidenceAsking price by model year
7 listings · boat years 2007–2014 · median $506,520
Each dot is one listing · hover for details · dashed red line marks the median · obvious data-entry outliers (top & bottom 2.5%) excluded.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 44.95ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the CONTEST 45CSyet 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 45CS? 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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