The Contest 55CS stands as an icon in the mid-50-foot yacht range, offering a unique blend of performance and luxury. This elegant bluewater cruiser embodies all the refinement of larger superyachts in a perfectly manageable size, combining advanced sailing ease and comfort for global exploration.
Designed with input from Judel/Vrolijk & Co, the 55CS has a hydrodynamic hull that provides remarkable upwind performance, stability, and reduced heeling. Built with Contest's vacuum-bonded composite and carbon reinforcements, the structure is lightweight yet extraordinarily strong, maintaining Lloyd's Register certification and ensuring resilience on any ocean-bound journey.
| LENGTH OVERALL | 17 M |
| LENGTH INCLUDING BOWSPRIT | 18.00 M |
| LENGTH WATERLINE | 15.83 M |
| MAXIMUM BEAM | 5.02 M |
| DISPLACEMENT | 24,960 Kg |
| DRAFT STANDARD KEEL | 2.55 M |
| MAST HEIGHT ABOVE WATERLINE | 26.10 M |
| MAIN SAIL | 92.75 M2 |
| GENOA 106% | 71 M2 |
| FUEL TANK | 850 lt |
| WATER TANK | 725 lt |
| ENGINE, VOLVO PENTA | 110 kW |
Drawing design cues from the Contest 85CS and 67CS, the Contest 55CS features a sweeping coach roof and an expansive twin-cockpit layout that are visually striking and practically designed. All primary sailing controls are strategically located near the aft helm stations, creating a dedicated, unobstructed lounge area for guests, making the yacht equally functional for solo or small-crew sailing.
Sailing configurations are highly customisable, with options for carbon or aluminium spars, cutter or sloop rigs, and in-mast or slab reefing, alongside a carbon sprit with integral furling for downwind sails. Decking is finished in sustainably sourced, vacuum-bonded teak, providing a durable, luxurious surface for safe movement. At anchor, the transom hydraulically folds down, transforming into a spacious bathing platform for water activities and tender launch from the grand tender garage.
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