Used Contrast 33 Sailboats for Sale

Boat drawing
Make
Model
Number Built
240
Production Year(s)
1979 - ??

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  • Designer Philosophy: Rolf Magnusson aimed for easy-sailing, fast family boats with well-thought-out layouts, prioritizing sailing qualities over measurement rules.
  • Construction: Hull and deck are sandwich construction with balsa core, and floor timbers are reinforced plastic, which improves the indoor climate.
  • Sailing Performance: Described as "easy to sail and fast, yet spacious and safe." Fin keel provides splendid maneuverability.
  • Accommodations: Mahogany interior, similar to many other boats. Well-thought-out interior layout. Large cockpit for comfortable seating, with all halyards led back.
  • Owner Perspectives: Owners praise ease of sailing and speed. Forum discussions exist, but specific common problems/strengths are not explicitly detailed in the snippets, beyond the general positive attributes. Some owners might have concerns about battery placement.

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Introduction:

  • Essence: Easy to sail, fast, safe, spacious, comfortable cruiser.
  • Designer: Rolf Magnusson
  • Builder: Contrast Marine (Contrastbåtar AB)
  • Production: Started 1979, around 240 units built.

History and Design:

  • Creation Narrative: Prototype sailed in 1978, production started in 1979.
  • Designer Philosophy: Rolf Magnusson's vision for easy-sailing, fast family boats, prioritizing sailing qualities over measurement rules.
  • Builder Ethos: Robust construction, intelligent design, comfortable cruising capabilities, sandwich construction with balsa core, reinforced plastic for floor timbers.
  • Variations: No significant production variations (MkI/MkII, tall rig/standard rig) explicitly mentioned in the search results. I will omit this if no info.

Sailing Performance and Handling:

  • SA/D (17.31): Moderate light-air performance.
  • B/D (0.457): High stiffness and stability.
  • D/L (406.34): Heavy, traditional cruiser.
  • Anecdotal Descriptions: "Easy to sail and fast, yet spacious and safe." "Splendid maneuverability" due to fin keel.

Accommodations and Layout:

  • Interior Arrangement: Mahogany interior. Well-thought-out layout.
  • Cockpit: Large and comfortable, with halyards led back.
  • Construction benefit: Sandwich construction improves indoor climate.
  • Max Headroom: Not available in or search. I'll omit if no info.

Owner's Perspectives:

  • Strengths: Owners praise its easy sailing and speed, solid construction, and comfortable motion (implied by design philosophy and construction).
  • Weaknesses/Issues: A forum discussion about battery bank solutions suggests some owners consider moving batteries forward to address a "stern-heavy" feel, but it's not a widely reported "problem." No other common problems are explicitly mentioned in the snippets. I will mention the battery discussion cautiously.

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