Contest 48
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| Make | Contest |
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| Model | 48 |
| Year | 1997 |
| Condition | Used |
| Price | €295,000 |
| Type | Sail |
| Class | Cruiser |
| Length | 14.75 m |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Hull Material | Fibreglass |
| Location | Harlingen, Netherlands |
| Tax Status | Tax Paid |
| LOA | 14.75 m |
|---|---|
| Length at Water Line | 12.4 m |
| Beam | 4.25 m |
| Min. Draft | 1.8 m |
| Keel Type | enums.keel-type.kt-wing |
| Displacement | 19000 kg |
| Ballast | 6500 kg |
| Total Sail Area | 122.24 m² |
| Headsail Area | 77.44 m² |
| Mainsail Area | 44.8 m² |
| Cabin Headroom | 21.3 m |
| Engine Type | Inboard |
|---|---|
| Engine Make | Perkins |
| Engine Model | M135 (6-cilinder) |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Engine Year | 1997 |
| Power | 135 hp |
| Propeller Type | 4 Blade |
| Propeller Material | Bronze |
| Engine usage (hours) | 4034 |
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| Electrical Equipment |
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| Inside Equipment |
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| Outside Equipment/Extras |
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| Designer | Dick Zaal & Georg Nissen |
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| Builder | Conyplex BV |
| Guest Cabins | 2 |
| Crew Cabins | 1 |
| Guest Heads | 1 |
| Crew Heads | 1 |
| Seating Capacity | 6 |
| Fuel Tanks | 1 x 600 litres |
| Fresh Water Tanks | 800 litres |
| Windlass | Electric Windlass |
| Liferaft Capacity | 6 |
Description
Introduction of the beautiful 1997 Contest 48, a remarkable cruiser that seamlessly combines elegance and performance. With a total length of 14.75 meters, this vessel features a robust fiberglass hull with a wing keel, providing stability and smooth sailing. Powered by a reliable 135 hp Perkins inboard diesel engine, the Isabella is equipped for adventure with 4034 hours of experience on the clock. Accommodating up to six guests, the interior offers three comfortable cabins, two toilets, and two shower stalls, perfect for longer journeys. The electric anchor winch enhances usability, making anchoring a breeze. The vessel's design is complemented by a refined 4-blade bronze Max Prop feathering propeller, ensuring efficient propulsion. Whether exploring coastal waters or embarking on a long journey, the Isabella promises an exceptional cruising experience, combining comfort, style, and seaworthiness in one impressive package. The ship is fully equipped and arranged so that everything can be operated from the cockpit, allowing for single-handed sailing. The well-lined fixed aluminum bimini provides good shelter.
This Contest 48 is characterized by a specially designed aluminum bimini.
The bimini provides the crew with a very sheltered spot at sea, and the view forward through the glass windows is optimal. The wipers are of great value when the weather gets rough. In rain, the bimini can be quickly closed with a back sail, often making it unnecessary to put on sailing clothes. This back sail creates a semi dockhouse where, in colder weather, the warmth is well retained.
This Contest is suitable for single-handed sailing. Everything can be operated from behind the steering wheel:
- sails can be set and reefed hydraulically, 3x Reckmann for mainsail, jib, and cutter, alongside the jib sheet
mainsheet, there are no extra lines in the cockpit.
- 4 electric winches
- bow thruster. (also bow thruster control at the bow and on the aft deck)
- control of electric anchor winch (also control at the anchor itself)
Condition of maintenance is optimal.
In addition to the normal annual maintenance, many years by MIJS later by Atlantic in Harlingen, many things have been additionally addressed over the years, e.g. :
- Jib new 2017, cutter and mainsail new 2022
- New ceiling with dimmable LED lighting, in the kitchen and saloon.
- New teak deck 2017
- Boom, hull, and superstructure painted 2017
- Rigging replaced 2017
- Major service 3x Reckmann 2017
- 4 blade maxprop propeller 2018
- Control system for the generator
Type: Contest 48 + alum. deckhouse : AWL grip paint cutter rig, wing keel, 6+2 sleeping places
Build number / Year of construction : Build number: 48-103 /delivered: 30-3-1998.
Brand mark / Measurement certificate : 6304-ZG-1997 / 27008-16-6-97
Ship's letter / Nationality of the ship : Certificate number: 7751 /1467-22-5-97.
Lloyds Register: Certificate number : AMS 660001/11
Length / L. waterline : 48'-5" (14.75 m.) 40'-7" (12.40 m.)
Width : 13'-11" ( 4.25 m.)
Draft (wing keel) : 5'-11" ( 1.80 m.)
Water displacement / Ballast : 19,000 kg / 6,500 kg.
Fuel (diesel) / Water : 600 liters / 800 liters
Inverter/Charger Victron : 12V / 3000W / 120Ah
Generator : Zeise MPW5 4KW. Control system recently renewed by Atlantic, starter motor is sticking and probably needs to be replaced.
Batteries (12V) : 4 x service (yr. 2018), 1 x start main engine & 1 x start generator
Engine: Perkins M135, (135 HP) 99 KW. nr: YA.30194U629922B.
Hydraulic reverse. "Twin” Disk MG 5010A(2005)
Double fuel filter
Propeller : 4 blade Maxprop Easy
Bow thruster : "Sleipner" 10 HP, 24V. can be operated at the bow, at the stern and at the steering position
Mast height (above waterline) : 21.30 m.
SAILS very recently, De Vries, 2025 washed
Mainsail : 44.80 m² (2022)
Jib : 62.44 m² (2017)
Cutter sail : 15.00 m².(2022)
total sail: 122.24 m².
Mast "PROCTOR" Hydro-Rotaluff : mast/boom hydraulic. + boom vang.
+ carbon spinnaker pole diameter 102, J size 5.40
Furling genoa "RECKMANN" RF-90-2/R-3 : hydraulic. Service in 2017
Furling cutter ‘’ : hydraulic. Service in 2017
Rigging completely replaced in 2017 by Rake Rigging Medemblik
Winches : 2 x Lewmar 58 AEST and 2 x 40 AEST, electric
Deck fittings : Lewmar.
Steering position : Whitlock "reflex" + table and bracket
Anchor winch + Anchor : Lewmar, electric + 45 Lb CQR anchor + remote control.
Extra stern anchor (Danforth) + anchor line on stainless steel reel.
Central heating : Webasto, with timer also for boiler
Toilets (2) "TECMA" Silence : renewed in 2005
Refrigerator and Freezer : Freezer keel cooling.
Ship's horn : Air. (needs to be repaired)
Radar reflector : Cyclops 2.
Equipment:
Plotter Raymarine E125 hybrid touch
AIS Raymarine AIS 650 class B
Radar Raymarine RA 1048HD 4 kw 122 color
Raymarine network with remote control for the autopilot
Disclamer
The seller states that the details of the ship have been presented in good faith but cannot guarantee their accuracy and also cannot provide a warranty regarding the condition of the offered ship. We advise a buyer to contact a broker or an expert to obtain more certainty about the condition of the ship. This ship is offered subject to price changes and/or cancellation by the owner. The ship may also have been sold in the last few days.
