Boat Overview
Contest 48 built 1996/7 by the impressive Dutch builders Conyplex B.V to Dick Zaal design. Powerful and highly respected Blue Water sailing yacht. Dark blue GRP hull & structure, full teak decks, wing keel. Powered by the original Volvo 100hp engine, shaft drive (seal changed 2018), tunnel bowthruster, 4kw generator. Sloop rigged, Inmast furling main, Seldon mast & spars, standing rigging (new electric winches). Accommodation for 6 in 2 double cabins and saloon berths, Revcycle Aircon to aft cabin only, two electric heads, fully equipped galley. Predominantly B&G networked instruments and autopilot, Furuno radar. The navigation is at chart table Garmin GPS plotter and in cockpit Standard Horizon chart plotter/AIS. Comprehensive safety equipment. In current British ownership since 2005. Price: €175,000
Construction
Contest 48CS built 1997 by Conyplex (Contest Yachts)Designed by Dick ZaalBuilt to Lloyds specifications,
Monohull, centre cockpitDark blue GRP hull deck & structure (flared and repainted during the 2015 refit)Full teak decks (original, but fully overhauled 2015/2016 winter)Wing keelWheel steering
LOA: 48.3 ft (14.75m)LWL: 40’7 ft (12.4m)Beam: 13’8 ft (4.25m)Draft: 5’75 ft (1.75m) Wing keelDisplacement: 18.3T (keel 6.5T). Cruising weight: 21T
Machinery
Volvo Penta TMDhp (original)Shaft driveCutlass shaft seal CVJ new 2018Fixed 3 bladed prop
Engine had a full top end rebuild (cylinder head and all attaching parts in 2009/10)Hours since significant overhaul winter 2009/2010 – 1,200 from owners log/records.Possible hours since first launched approx. 2,600Full service each season by the YardReconditioned seawater cooling pump on engineExhaust Hose replaced and swan neck anti-syphon serviced 2024
Sidepower Bowthruster (new supply from 2 batteries)Paguro 4000 4kw Genset – 460 hrsMermaid Air Conditioning hot/cold to aft cabin only. Serviced each season.
Electrics
240/24/12v systemsShore powerVictron Phoenix battery charger a/hWhisper pursine 400w inverter (2018)5 x domestic batteries 110 a/h new 20222 x engine/bow thruster start batteries 110 a/h new 20221 x generator battery 60 a/h new 2022
Additional cables for shortwave radio and weatherman systemsCable between AIS & plotter in cockpit
Tankage
Fuel: 1 x 400 ltr s/s tankWater: 2 x s/s tanks – 1000 ltrs totalHolding: 3 x fwd & 1 x aft tanks total 240 ltrs – Tektank Plastic
Rig And Sails
Sloop riggedStanding rigging replaced in 2016 s/sSeldon spars – Seldon Electro furlSpinnaker pole only
Inmast furling main, white, new 2023 (old main serviced & cleaned as a spare 2023)Yankee 120% furling, white (2009/10 good condition – washed and serviced for 2024)Genoa large delta, new 2004 (stored in France – refurbished considered good condition)Storm Staysail hardly used
2 x Lewmar electric Genoa winches 58’s2 x Lewmar manual sheet winches 40’s2 x Lewmar manual 2spd halyard winches 40/431 x Lewmar electric main winch 44Left of pole 1 x small snubber winch
Accommodation
Accommodation for 6 in 3 cabins + 2 in saloonApprox 6ft+ headroom throughout2 double cabins2 single berths2 heads with electric flush systems using either fresh or salt waterPierre Frey fabric upholstery
Domestic
Heating/Aircon to aft cabin (Mermaid)Oven with 2 burner gas hobsMicrowave combi oven (2012)Double s/s sinks in Galley and single s/s in passage sink which also has Water filterVitrifrigo 90 ltr fridgeLarge Chest Freezer unit with dual thermostatBoth fridge and freezer are keel cooled.CD/Radio (New one in box still to be fitted)Electric water heater valves and thermostat replaced for 2024
Deck
Lofrans 1500w electric windlass with remote control fwd and also cockpit controls25kg Delta anchor with approx. 75m 12mm chain15 kg spare anchor
SprayhoodBimini and other sun shade coversFull winter covers bow to stern6 + lines/warps8 fenders (+ some old ones)PasserelleSwim platform with swim ladderAft deck shower2 x webbing reels
Navigation
Furuno Radar needs reconnecting to Furuno GPSGarmin 10” Chart Plotter with Med charts (Azores to Black Sea) at chart table is new 2024 (See new pictures)Standard Horizon Chart Plotter for cockpit navigation and for receiving AIS informationB&G network log/speed/wind/depth and also B&G Nav data screen at chart tableB&G AutopilotB&G network control panel at helm with all functions available, used normally for commanding the autopilot functions
Standard Horizon chart plotter in cockpitStandard Horizon AIB Shipmate RS 8300 VHFStandard Horizon AIS receiverCockpit has twin scope forward scanning sonar screenNASA Target weatherman receiverNASA HF3 radio/telexGarmin GPS date screen in cockpit with receiver for cockpit use (see new pictures)Whitlock CompassNavigation lightsClock & barometerHorn
Tenders
2.7m tender (carried on deck) New 20222 hp Yamaha 2 stroke outboard
Safety
8 person raft – serviced 2023EPIRB – Global V4 fixed GPS (new 2022 with Coast Guard certificate of registry in boat file)Radar reflector fixed to mast3 electric bilge pumps – 1 in engine room / 2 auxManual bilge pump in cockpit new 2024Life line (floating)MOB floating lineLife buoys with 2 white lights & drogueLazy jacks for harnesses port/stbdHX85, MMSA & SOS + GPS handheld VHFFire blanket4 Fire extinguishers (needing service)Jack staysDan buoyFlares (not in date)
The condition or level of safety equipment on board is not to be negotiated on following survey. It is likely to be listed by most surveyors but is not structural or an integral working part of the vessel and is not to be used to further negotiate the price down after survey. We strongly suggest that for your own personal safety that when purchasing a yacht you provide new safety equipment rather than relying on second hand gear.
Should you become the new owner of this yacht then the responsibility to re-register or update official bodies for items such as EPIRB, VHF, MMSI or AIS becomes yours.
Owners Comments
I have owned her since 2005. The first owner sailed from Bormes/French coast to Corsica/Sardinia and Spain. Since my ownership, cruises to Corsica/Sardinia, west coast of Italy/Sicily, and then to Greece.
Greece has included the Canal, Athens, Peloponnese, Italy, Montenegro, and Croatia. Logged approx. 8,000 n miles of 12,033 since launching 28/06/2024.
Survey commissioned by the vendor in June 2024 to assist a purchaser, his comments on the survey findings also available on request.
1). The hull was flared and repainted during the 2015 refit.
2). Underwater areas. Antifouling buildup was very thick so in 2006 it was sand blasted and three coat epoxy treatment applied. Since then I have only used soft A/F to avoid build up. (See Surveyors report for condition of hull above and below water line.)
3) The teak decks are original but were completely refurbished by a specialist. The old rubber sealant removed and replaced by a modern UV resistant deck sealant. As part of this, all the grooves were machined to increase depth and all the decks were sanded and teak plugs replaced where necessary.
The hull and decks are always covered when out of commission so since 2016 and with Covid I estimate exposed for, at the most, 9 months!
Title Documents And Tax
Listed below are the documents/or copies of what we have seen on listing this yacht.
Current British SSR CertificateAct de Vente Nov 2005 to current owner (French Customs-Douannes stamped)Supporting French Customs-Douannes letter 2005 confirming no financial charges on the vessel.French Registration Deletion Certificate 2005 ‘Certificat De Radiation’ stamped and stated by French Customs ‘TVA Acquittee meaning VAT Free’ Evidence of TEPAI cruising tax paidEvidence of current Transit Log (currently held with Preveza Customs)Tepai cruising tax paid until lift out end June 2024Official Certificate of Greek Residency Brexit proof end 2020.Current Transit Log held by CustomsBuilt 1997 – Pre dates Declaration of Conformity requirements
Disclaimer And Travelling To Inspect
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