Contest 42 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Ketch

LOA

41.33' · 12.6 m

Displ.

24,230 lbs · 10,991 kg

First year

1977

The Contest 42CS (and its predecessor, the Dick Zaaldesigned Contest 42) represents a pivotal intersection of highend Dutch craftsmanship and performanceoriented bluewater sailing. Introduced to the market in 2013, the modern 42CS was designed by Georg Nissen as a response to the growing demand for a yacht that could be managed easily by a couple while maintaining the luxury and offshore robustness of its larger siblings. This model effectively replaced the older generation of 40footers in the Contest lineup, bridging the gap between coastal cruising agility and the "heavymetal" security required for transoceanic passages. As the entrylevel model in the current Contest range, the 42CS is notable for its vacuuminfused hull construction and its ability to maintain high average speeds in light air, a departure from the heavier, more sedate designs of the company's early years.