Contest 29

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Contest 29

Contest 29

Boat REF# 77544
Price removed from sale/
LOA 8.95m (29'4")
Year 1967
Construction GRP
Underwater profile Long keel
Berths 5
Engine 1 x diesel 17hp, Sole (1967)
Lying Isle of wight

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Extra Details

Designer Dick Zaal
Builder Conyplex NV
Lying Isle of wight
Fuel capacity 1 x 68.2 ltr (15.0 G)
Water capacity 1 x 22.7 ltr (5.0 G)
Holding tank capacity 0 x 0.0 ltr (0.0 G)
Last survey Not Recorded

Mechanical

Engine 1 x diesel 17hp
Sole (1967)
Engine Hours Not Recorded
Engine Cooled Fresh Water
Steering Tiller
Drive Shaft
Prop(s) 3 blade bronze
Fuel consumption (approx) Not Recorded
Cruising speed (approx) 5 knots
Max speed (approx) 6 knots
Engine reconditioned 2007/8.
Single 120 a/h battery

Dimensions

LOA 8.95m (29'4")
LWL 7.32m (24'0")
Beam 2.75m (9'0")
Draft Min 1.35m (4'5")
Draft Max 1.35m (4'5")
Displacement 3,200kg (7,056.0lbs)
Headroom 1.83m (6'0")
Storage On mooring

Rig

Sloop rigged Unknown Aluminium spars (1967), with stainless steel standing rigging (2005)

Sails

Mainsail - Roller boom (unknown year)
Headsail - Furling (unknown year)
Halyard winches 1
Sheet winches 2
Spinnaker gear tick    
Sturdy yet simple rig that is the norm for this era.

Electrical Systems

1 volt, 1 batteries charged by: engine

construction

GRP construction with Long keel underwater profile, gelcoat finish
Hand laid heavy GRP construction that appears in very good condition. Encapsulated cast iron keel. A typical heavy displacement cruiser that is typical of her era. Classic lines and simple layour

Accommodation

Cooker tick Grill tick
Oven tick Manual water system tick
Handbasin 0
Shower 0
Heads 1 heads (Sea Toilet)
Open and airy main cabin with a good sized double berth forward. Nice wood work that has been well maintained. Small but functional galley area. A generally comfortable feel that would make life aboard very pleasant.
5 berths with 1 doubles and 3 singles in 2 cabin(s) 2 burner gas cooker

Nav Equipment

Compass tick Log tick
Echo sounder tick VHF tick
Clock tick Barometer tick
Fish Finder tick    
Simple navionics to reflect the current use of the vessel

Deck Gear

Sail cover tick Sprayhood tick
Warps tick Fenders tick
Boathook tick    
manual windlass
2 anchors
(Bruce and Danforth)
50.00m (164'1") of chain
Good anchoring system on a clean working foredeck. Good sidedecks for forward access

Safety Equipment

Life jackets tick    
1 bilge pumps (1 manual / 0 electric)
Not over equipped with safety gear due to very localised use.

Broker's Comments

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The Contest 29 has proven itself over many miles and years. Sturdily constructed as a no nonsense cruiser, this example has been particularly well maintained with some extensive interior refurbishment. All the equipment appears in good order and she is still being used regularly. These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.

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Disclaimer
The particulars detailed herein are intended to give a fair description of the vessel but their accuracy cannot be guaranteed, these particulars are not a part of any contract or offer and are supplied on the understanding that all negotiations shall be through Boatshed Brokerages, who are acting as brokers for the vendor. The vendor is not selling in the course of a business unless otherwise stated. The prospective purchaser is strongly recommended to check the particulars and where appropriate, at his own expense, to employ qualified agents to carry out surveys, structural and/or mechanical & electrical.
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