Contest 43

Disclaimer

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

Brokers Comments

As long-standing dealers of Contest Yachts, we are always thrilled to welcome exceptional vessels like ULENDO IV into our collection—especially when they’ve been so meticulously cared for. I had the pleasure of joining the owners on board this remarkable Contest 43 to capture some stunning photographs, and I must say, I was thoroughly impressed by the level of attention to detail they’ve invested in this yacht.

Teak decks can often be a concern on yachts of this age, but in the case of ULENDO IV, the owner has done an outstanding job maintaining the teak—along with every other aspect of the yacht. It’s clear that this boat has been loved, and it is a true credit to the current owners. This exceptional level of care ensures that she will continue to serve her new owners with the same dedication and excellence.

This is a rare late-model, meticulously-kept example of the highly regarded Contest 43, and it comes with a host of desirable upgrades. Notably, ULENDO IV is fitted with the bathing platform configuration, a feature that was later standardized on the subsequent Contest 44. The addition of a twin-bunk walkthrough to the aft cabin is another standout feature, making this particular example especially suited for family sailors or passage-makers who require not only ample sleeping accommodation but also extra berths outside of the saloon.

Whether you're seeking comfort for extended voyages or need additional sleeping space for guests or crew, ULENDO IVoffers the perfect balance of luxury, practicality, and seaworthiness. She’s truly a gem for any sailor looking for a yacht that has been thoughtfully maintained and offers the very best in cruising performance.

Construction

Hull, Deck & Superstructure Construction:

• GRP hull with laminated transverse and longitudinal reinforcements, engine foundation, and laminated bulkheads.

• The hull laminates are constructed from GRP resin, chopped strand mat (CSM), and woven roving (WR), with an extra anti-osmosis layer of resin and an insulated end-grain balsa wood sandwich.

• Epoxy treated from new with 4 coats.

• The hull is finished in standard cream Contest gelcoat, with a pale blue stripe, sheer stripe, and double waterline.

• Substantial teak rubbing strake with a stainless steel rub-strip.

Deck & Superstructure:

• The deck and superstructure are constructed from GRP with laminated foam profiles. The laminate consists of GRP resin, chopped strand mat (CSM), and woven roving (WR), with an end-grain balsa wood sandwich, and solid GRP laminate in the area of all deck fittings.

• The deck and superstructure are finished in standard cream Contest gelcoat.

• The hull-to-deck join is achieved with bolts, then laminated for extra strength.

Keel & Rudder:

• Cast iron fin keel, externally bolted with acid-resistant stainless steel bolts.

• GRP rudder blade with stainless steel rudder shaft and full skeg protection.

Machinery

Engine & Gearboxes:

• Engine: BETA 75HP (730 hours as of May 2025)

• Gearbox: MS4B 1.93:1 reduction gearbox with Aquadrive flexible coupling to the prop shaft.

• Fuel System:

  • Primary and secondary fuel filtration.

  • Separ fuel/water separator.

• Ventilation:

  • 12V DC engine room blower.

• Cooling System:

  • Freshwater cooling via raw water intake and heat exchanger.

• Control Systems:

  • Single lever throttle control at helm pedestal.

  • Engine control panel in cockpit with the following indicators:

    • Rev counter.

    • Voltmeter.

    • Oil pressure gauge.

    • Water temperature gauge.

    • Charge alarms.

Maintenance and Performance (Engine)

• Engine Details:

  • Engine Hours: 730 (as of May 2025)

  • Last Engine Service: April 2025

  • Cruising Speed: 7 knots at approximately 2,200 RPM

Propulsion & Steering

Steering & Propulsion:

• Steering Pedestal: Whitlock Premiere steering pedestal in GRP-reinforced polyester, with a hide-covered stainless steel wheel connected to a rod-linkage steering system.

• Emergency Steering: Emergency steering on rudder post by tiller.

• Bow Thruster: 6hp 12V DC bow thruster.

• Propeller: 3-bladed Maxprop propeller.

Battery Banks & Shore Power

• Electrical System:

  • Engine Start Battery: 1 x 12V DC (New 2023)

  • Service Batteries: 3 x 12V DC (New 2023)

  • Battery Control System: Magnetronic DCC4000

  • Battery Charger: Sterling 1220 120A Battery Charger

  • Alternator: 12V DC Alternator

  • Battery Management: Adverc Battery Management System

  • Shore Power System: 220V AC Shore Power

  • Wind Generator: Wiring installed for wind generator (no wind generator onboard).

Plumbing Systems

• Fresh Water & Water Heating System:

  • Pressurized fresh water system via 12V DC pressure pump.

  • Hot water generated by engine-driven calorifier hot water tank or via 220V AC immersion heater element.

• Bilge Pumps:

  • 2 x electric bilge pumps with control in cockpit.

  • Bilge alarm (2012).

  • Manual diaphragm bilge pump.

• Grey/Blackwater:

  • Showers discharge via 12V DC pumps.

  • Grey water discharges overboard.

  • Blackwater discharges overboard.

  • Pressurized hot & cold freshwater cockpit shower.

Tankage

Fuel:

• 340 litres in 1 x stainless steel tank.

• Tank level meter at DC panel.

Fresh Water:

• 620 litres in 2 x stainless steel tanks.

• Tank level meter at DC panel.

Navigation Equipment

On Deck:

• Raymarine Axiom Chart Plotter (Includes Raymarine A15650 and antenna splitter).

• Robertson AP30X Autopilot. (Needs replacing).

• Robertson Dataline Speed Display 

• Robertson Dataline Depth Display.

• Robertson Dataline Wind Display.

• Robertson Dataline Wind+ Display.

• Robertson Dataline Waypoint Display.

• Whitlock Polaris 150 Steering Compass.

At Chart Table:

• Raytheon RL70C Colour Radar (Radar only, no chart card).

• Cetrek C-Net 2000 Multi Display.

• Navtex Nav4.

Communication Equipment:

• Navman VHF7100 VHF with DSC.

• Navico LS200 VHF Speaker in cockpit.

Domestic Equipment

Domestic Equipment:

Galley:

• Twin stainless steel sinks with thermostatic hot & cold pressurized supply.

• Tecampix gimballed 3-burner gas cooker with oven.

• Corian worktop surfaces (New in 2020)

Heads/Showers:

• Jabsco manual marine heads in heads (aft heads replaced in 2013).

• Showers in both head compartments.

• Cockpit shower.

• New taps & shower controls (2020).

Heating & Ventilation:

• Eberspacher diesel-fired hot-air cabin heating with outlets throughout the interior.

• Opening deckhead hatches throughout, plus opening sideports.

Entertainment:

• Fusion MS-RADIO with AM/FM radio linked into Raymarine MFD.

• Speakers in saloon and cockpit.

Lighting:

• LED interior lighting replaced with safety lights (2019).

Accomodation

Summary of Accommodation:

• Two double cabins plus 2 bunk berths in the walkthrough to the aft cabin, and two further settee berths in the saloon.

• All berths, including saloon bunks, may be fitted with lee cloths or lee-boards.

• Teak joinery throughout.

• Corian counters in galley and heads.

• Blue cloth upholstery in saloon and accommodation cabins.

• Teak & holly soleboards.

• Cream cloth curtains for sideports and hatch lights.

• Skylights for opening hatch's including covers 

• Headling replaced with Vinyl (2017) including Thinsulate insulation.

Deck Equipment

Rig:

• Selden silver-anodised aluminium alloy spars.

• Deck-stepped masthead-rigged spar with 2 sets of spreaders.

• Selden rod kicker.

• Furlex genoa furler (Serviced 2019).

• Cutter inner forestay for staysail.

• Checkstays.

• Stainless steel wire standing rigging (Checked 2012, replaced 2019).

• Manually adjustable backstay.

• Selden ball-bearing batten cars for fully battened mainsail.

• Stackpack with lazy jacks.

• Single-line reefing system with two reefs, controlled at the mast.

• Towable genoa cars.

• 8-part mainsheet system with adjustable track aft of cockpit.

• Lewmar deck gear

• Selden aliminium alloy spinnaker pole vertically mast mounted with adjustable track. 

• Spinnaker kit with sheets and guys

Winches:

• 2 x Lewmar 58ST 2-speed self-tailing manual primary winches.

• 1 x Lewmar 40ST 2-speed self-tailing manual mainsheet winch.

• 1 x Lewmar 44ST 2-speed self-tailing main halyard winch on mast.

• 1 x Lewmar 40 2-speed halyard winch on mast.

• 1 x Lewmar 8 single-speed reefing winch on mast.

Sails:

• Spinnaker.

• Doyle Fully Battened Mainsail 

• Original Conyplex Mainsail 

• Brand New Genoa Fitted and Supplied by SailShape (2023)

General:

• Stainless steel pulpit and pushpit.

• Midship gates.

• Bow, stern, and midship cleats.

• Stainless steel boarding ladder.

• Aluminium-framed windscreen.

• Teak folding cockpit table.

• Teak outboard bracket.

• Stainless steel antenna mast at transom.

Anchoring & Mooring Equipment:

• Simpson Lawrence 12V DC windlass.

• 18 kg Counter Weight Anchor - Modern Design (Similar to Rocna) 

Covers, Canvas & Cushions:

• Sprayhood on stainless steel frame.

• Cockpit tent.

• Cockpit cushions.

Safety Equipment:

• 406 MHz EPIRB (Rescue me).

• 6M liferaft (service due 2023).

• 2 x Horseshoe buoys with lights.

• Danbuoy (2013).

Fire-fighting Equipment:

• Fire extinguishers throughout.

• Fire blanket in galley.