Description

Blue water cruiser

Contest 46 "Spirit" is a true example of a classic blue water cruiser. Build to Lloyds specifications, she is ready to sail the world's oceans. Due to her spacious interior layout with 3 cabins, large heads, she offers a comfortable stay on board for 6 persons. She is easily sailed single handed from the cockpit. "Spirit" is ready for some new adventures with her new owner.

A well kept classic from Contest yachts!

Please contact us for further information. Preliminary brochure! Inspection possible in Portugal.

Features

• Manufacturer
  Contest  
• Model
  46 / 48  
• Boat name
  Spirit

Dimensions

• Beam
  4.2 metres  
• Draft
  1.95 metres  
• L.o.a.
  14.75 metres  

Build

• Designer
  Dick Zaal  
• Builder
  Conyplex, Medemblik, The Netherlands  
• Year
  1991  
• Hull construction
  Polyester  
• Hull type
  Roundbildged hull in "Flag Blue" (sprayed in 2021)  
• Superstructure construction
  GRP  
• Deck construction
  Teak on GRP  
• Keel type
  Fin keel with bulb  
• Ballast
  Approx. 6.200 kg  
• Displacement
  Approx. 15.400 kg  

Engine

• Horse Power
  Approx. 100 HP  
• Engine manufacturer
  Volvo Penta TMD31B 4 cyl. diesel  

Accommodation

• Cabins
  Owners cabin in aft with double bed, forward double V bed cabin and 2 bunk beds in guest cabin.  
• Berths
  0  
• Toilet
   

Rig sails

• Type
  Sloop rigged  
• Lieren
  10 Enkes winches in cockpit (1 electric) and 2 on the mast.  
• Main sail
  UK-de Vries 45 m2 (2012), in-mast furling, operated from cockpit + spare sail.  
• Genua
  UK-de Vries 48 m2 (2012), Harken furling system + spare sail.  
• Fok
  UKde Vries Staysail 15 m2(2012), Harken furling system + spare sail.