85CS

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The new flagship Contest 85CS

Contest 85CS

The newly launched 26-metre Contest 85CS clearly demonstrates the strengths in Contest Yachts’ long-term collaboration with world class designers judel/vrolijk & co and Wetzels Brown Partners.

Designed for fast passage with powerful, practical, deep-ocean cruising capability, the Contest 85CS is easily sailed, managed and maintained by short-handed crew, and perfectly set both to sail the world and enjoy sailing’s high society.

exterior interior

exterior

The hull and deck-form of the Contest 85CS show the reasoned approach of a design team referenced across every level of performance cruising and racing, from family adventuring to grand prix eventing. This brings a moderate, shallow underbody running back from near plumb bow, with integral bowsprit and optional furler for asymmetrics, to a soft-chined, broad stern. Sailing flat and fast she has a single rudder for precise and powerful yet light control at the twin helm stations.

The composite construction is Lloyds’ certified and includes a sandwich laminate throughout from sheerline to keel stub, with advanced single-shot vacuum infusion for each of hull, structural grid and then deck. The keel is of stainless steel and lead for performance profile with cruising draft. The rudder is carbon for performance and keeping weight out of the stern to allow for good stowage in the large lazarette which has a hydraulically operated transom garage and beach platform. Space is such that the RIB can be stowed with outboard still in place.

The low, sleek styling of the saloon coachroof sits well with the sweet sheerline profie and wide expanse of laid teak decking. Flush decks are standard and hardware is according to intended sailing. For some that means all-carbon, for others a more conventional approach. All enjoy the top line specification for which Contest yachts are so well known and which makes handling and operation safe, secure and satisfying. Nothing is left to chance. It’s all to the point and fine-tuned for personal goals.

interior

Simply put, the Contest 85CS has perhaps the widest cabin plan options in any yacht this size, and the making of this interior sensibly begins with practicality at sea. You’ll see this in the arrangement of furnishings and walkways with handholds and support always within reach. It is in the easy access always given to service and maintenance of all onboard services and systems. It is in the very fabric of the yacht from the way in which safety systems are incorporated and operated, right through to the finished surface materials, be it in the impeccably hand-crafted timber work or upholstery. And completing the picture the entire interior is wonderfully bright with extensive panoramic outlook to saloon and multiple hull windows and hatches in the cabins. Dutch heritage and modern technology ensure superyacht standards.

drawings

sail plan

Carbon or aluminium, cutter rigged or removable inner stay, panelled or moulded sails, the choice of sailplan and rig is to match specific intended use.

interior layout

Finished to the best, exacting standards, personalization of the interior.

deck layout

Flush decked as with all Contest yachts but bigger and better working, detailing includes hidden sheet runs and optimal 'soft' control gear.

specifications

main dimensions

Length overall	25.85m	84.71ft
Length overall incl. bowsprit	26.78m	87.86ft
Length waterline	23.17m	76.02ft
Maximum beam	6.40m	21ft
Displacement	53,900kg	118,830lb
Draft standard keel	3.79m	12.43ft
Ballast standard keel	18,500kg	40,785lb
Mast height above waterline	36,5m	119,77ft
Main sail	188m2	2,023ft2
Genoa 111%	142m2	1,528ft2
Fuel tank	2,500ltr	549.92imp.gal
Water tank	1,500ltr	329.95imp. gal.
Engine, Volvo Penta	184kW	250hp

polar performance diagram

The diagram shows the exceptional upwind and reaching potential of the 85CS.
Curves from in- to outside are calculated at 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 and 20 knots true windspeed.

stability curve

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

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