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Contest 49CS

This is the eagerly awaited, first aft cockpit model touching the 50-foot market that Contest has served so specifically well for many decades with centre cockpit yachts. And she arrives with a flourish as clients long appreciating the approach of the aft cockpit Contest 42CS now have a bigger sister to enjoy. The all-new model Contest 49CS is already in build and being a Contest extends new levels of comfort and reliability into the open aft cockpit sector. And looking to environmental considerations, options include an all-electric propulsion system, renewable energy sources and teak deck replacement.

This completely new and innovative design also brings not only huge leisure areas both forward and aft of the neatly planned inboard twin helms stations, but down below unusually spacious mirrored twin aft cabins, plus large master suite forward. It is a new scale of interior plan, with a three-cabin arrangement perfect for safe, performance family sailing. It also brings the benefits of space for a tender garage as well as a submersible bathing platform.

Interior/Exterior

exterior

The stepped aft cockpit with forward steering positions innovates a whole new approach. So much safer, more comfortable and practical than the usual stripped-down Med-style, which conventionally sees driver and wheels forced back into the transom guardrails. Here aboard the Contest 49CS there is a secure environment for everyone and every activity from lazing on bean bags on the wide aft deck to perfect captaincy with uninterrupted view of rig and sails right through to headsail tell-tales. Sustainability is clearly in sight too with photovoltaic solar cell array seamlessly integrated into the sleek coachroof and under foot there is the option of synthetic, teak-like decking.

Aft the winching and sheeting all remains immediately to hand for short-handed helm or crew, for simple operation and involved, hands-on sailing. As with all Contest yachts, the arrangement includes a forward leisure cockpit for relaxation clear of all the action. A tender garage then keeps decks uncluttered without need of davits. In so doing, this also keeps weight down low for increased stability, safety and, of course, style.

interior

Meeting the family call for more equally sized cabins, the Contest 49CS does so with real flair. Not just in the latest Contest interior styling and outfitting, but in footprint and headroom. The newly drawn hull delivers so much more with a wide waterline beam and tall topsides aft boosting both interior space and form stability under full sail. A great combination with wide ranging options including a double as well as twin berths in the unusually tall and open aft cabins. And where before has an aft cockpit design ever offered a two-sided longitudinal corridor galley? This is true cruising innovation.

drawings

sail plan

interior layout

deck layout

virtual tour

virtual tour

specifications

main dimensions

Length overall 15.20m 49.87ft
Length including bowsprit 16.10m 52.82ft
Length waterline 14.50m 47.57ft
Maximum beam  4.90m 16.08ft
Displacement 20,900kg 46,076lb
Draft standard keel 2.35m 7.71ft
Mast height above waterline 24.60m 80.71ft
Main sail 73m2 786ft2
Genoa 106% 60m2 646ft2
Fuel tank 700lt 185US gal
Water tank 700lt 185US gal
Engine, Yanmar 81kW 110hp

polar performance diagram

The diagram shows the exceptional upwind and reaching potential of the 49CS.

polar performance diagram

stability curve

The stability curve shows a high initial stability and great sail carrying capacity. 

stability curve

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