CONTRAST 400
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 40.03 ft |
| LWL | 31.5 ft |
| Beam | 12.14 ft |
| Draft | 6.73 ft |
| Displacement | 16,534 lb |
| Ballast | 6,613.6 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.5 kn |
About the CONTRAST 400
Development of CONTRAST 33 and 370.
The Contrast 400 is a fractional sloop designed by Rolf Magnusson and built by Pronavia Marine (SWE) in 1989. With a displacement of 16534.0 lb and a beam of 12.14 ft, this vessel represents a specific era of Scandinavian yacht construction, though the exact number of hulls built remains unknown.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for coastal cruisers and weekend sailors who prioritize a comfortable, stable ride over high-performance racing metrics. Its fractional sloop rig and moderate sail area-to-displacement ratio suggest it is manageable for short-handed cruising.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a capsize ratio of 1.91 and a comfort ratio of 26.99, the Contrast 400 exhibits a heavy, stable hull form that is generally suitable for offshore passages, provided the rigging and keel attachment are in sound condition.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats from the late 1980s include other Scandinavian designs like the Hallberg-Rassy 42 or Nautor's Swan 42, which share similar displacement and beam characteristics. These vessels are comparable due to their focus on seakworthiness and interior volume rather than extreme performance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52° | 5.3 | 6.2 | 6.8 | 7.0 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 |
| 60° | 5.6 | 6.5 | 7.0 | 7.2 | 7.3 | 7.4 | 7.5 |
| 75° | 5.8 | 6.7 | 7.1 | 7.4 | 7.5 | 7.7 | 7.8 |
| 90° | 5.7 | 6.7 | 7.2 | 7.4 | 7.6 | 7.8 | 8.2 |
| 110° | 5.6 | 6.7 | 7.3 | 7.6 | 7.9 | 8.0 | 8.3 |
| 120° | 5.4 | 6.6 | 7.2 | 7.6 | 7.9 | 8.2 | 8.6 |
| 135° | 5.0 | 6.0 | 6.9 | 7.3 | 7.7 | 8.0 | 8.7 |
| 150° | 4.2 | 5.3 | 6.2 | 6.9 | 7.3 | 7.7 | 8.3 |
| Beat VMG | 3.5 | 4.2 | 4.7 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.1 | 5.2 |
| Run VMG | 3.7 | 4.6 | 5.4 | 6.1 | 6.7 | 7.2 | 7.8 |
Estimated Value
Low ConfidenceEstimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 40.03ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the CONTRAST 400yet 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 CONTRAST 400? 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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