CONTEST 49CS
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 52.82 ft |
| LWL | 47.57 ft |
| Beam | 16.08 ft |
| Draft | 7.71 ft |
| Displacement | 50,485.86 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 9.2 kn |
About the CONTEST 49CS
Aft cockpit. The 50CS-2 is a center cockpit version with the same hull. Optional all electric propulsion. Reported sail area includes a 106% genoa. Interior design: Wetzels Brown Partners.
The Contest 49CS is a modern performance cruiser designed by judel/vrolijk and built by Contest Yachts (NL), with production starting in 2022. As a relatively new model with an unknown total build count, it represents the latest iteration of the brand's high-performance fractional sloop design.
- Best for:
- This boat suits experienced sailors seeking a high-performance coastal cruiser with bluewater capability, particularly those who value modern sail technology and are comfortable with a fractional rig.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 50485.86 lb and a capsize ratio of 1.74, the 49CS offers substantial stability and seakeeping ability suitable for offshore passages.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the Nauticat 48 and the Beneteau Figaro 3, as they share similar performance-oriented hull forms and fractional rig configurations from the same era.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the CONTEST 49CS 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 52.82ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Articles & Reviews
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the CONTEST 49CSyet 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.
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