New Model: Contest 52MC Flybridge

Dutch builder Contest launched the second version of its very good looking 52MC motor cruiser, the Flybridge.  A builder mostly known for its sailing cruisers and yachts from 42 to 85 feet, the Contest 52 MC was launched in 2013, in what is today known as the Fastlane, and after a very good customer feedback, the Medemblik boat builder was quick to follow it with projects for four other versions; Flybridge, Open Sport, Classic, and T-Top.  So far Contest has delivered versions of the Fastlane and Flybridge.  Designed by Georg Nissen and Vripack on engineering duties, the Contest 52 MC is one of the best looking motor cruisers on the market today, if conservative lines, practicality, and substance are your thing.  The Contest 52 MC does very good things without overdoing, although it does score high points on deck movement for its high bulwarks walk around deck.  The Contest 52 MC Flybridge has eight deck choices, four for the lower deck, and four for the main.  The choices are endless here from a three cabins two head layout, to a two cabin with large owners forward suite, to a lower galley layout.  The Contest 52 MC Flybridge also is conservative for its engine power, with twin Cummins 305hp standard power.   

Technical Data:

LOA - 15.93 m (52.2ft)

Waterline Length - 14.6 m

Beam - 0.85 m

Displacement - 16600 kg

Fuel Capacity - 1800 l

Water Capacity - 700 l

Accommodation - six berths in three cabins, or four berths in two cabins

Engines - 2 x Cummins QSB 6. 7 305hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Construction - Sandwich with quadrixial and biaxial E-glass and Vinylester resin.  Conyplex vacuum infusion system

Project - Georg Nissen, Vripack engineering

www.contestyachts.com

Web: Contest Yachts New Web Site

Contest Yachts from the Netherlands presents its new World wide web virtual showroom.  Founded in 1959 by Ed Conijn, the Dutch builder launches its first model in the same year launching the 25 sailing cruiser designed by Gerard Luyten of which three hundred plus units are sold.  The company continue to expand over the years and decades, building always larger and more luxurious sailing cruisers and yachts which today go up to the 85CS flagship.  In 2003 Ed Conijn passes over the helm to son Arjen.  Arjen Conijn will continue to expand Contest yachts in size, and in 2011 the Dutch builder enters the motor yacht market with the 52MC.  The 52MC first launched in the Fastlane, is later on expanded in the Flybridge, Open Sport, Classic, and T-Top versions.  Contest new website takes you around with the following buttons; Contest Range, Contest World, Contest Group, Contest Media, and Contact.  Contast is also on social media with bottom of the link buttons taking you to its Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter, and Youtube pages.   

www.contestyachts.com

Project: Contest 52MC Open Sport

Contest aim to expand its 52MC for motor cruiser and after the first model launched in 2013 now called the Fastlane and the Flybridge version which followed in 2014 here comes the introduction of more open versions.  This project of the 52MC Open Sport is the first of three versions aimed straight at the superyacht tender/chase boat market as well as the top end, high speed, open cockpit luxury power boater.  The Contest 52MC Open Sport brings to the sector for the first time the very best of Dutch semi-custom building. This introduces a complete new set of impressive standards, improving on comfort both underway and at rest, on safe working and movement around deck, on the level of customization, with an varies lower deck layout from three cabins two heads, to two cabins and a lower galley plan. The Contest 52MC Open Sport will be powered by twin Cummins 550hp.

www.contestyachts.com

New Model: Contest 52 MC

This is a very interesting new model, which comes from a builder Contest, who ventures into motor powered yachts going into its fiftieth anniversary.  The 52 MC is Contest first venture into engine based powered yachts.  Its looks are a bit a hybrid of modern and traditional with some parts of its looks giving a shout to the current interpretation of the down East lobster boat. The 52 MC is a design by Georg Nissen, engineered by Vripack, with interiors by Wetzel Brown Partners all in cooperation with the Contest team.  Her accommodation plan is offered in three different layouts; a three cabin versions A plan, and two twin cabins version, with C plan replacing cabin three to starboard with a galley below deck.  Standard engine power is twin 305hp Perkins, or Cummins 330 engines.

Technical Data:

LOA - 15.93 m (52.2ft)

Waterline Length - 14.6 m

Beam - 4.6 m

Draft - 0.85 m

Displacement - 16600 kg

Fuel Capacity - 1800 l

Water Capacity - 700 l

Accommodation - 6 berths in 3 cabins, or 4 berths in 2 cabins

Engines - 2 x Perkins 305hp. Cummins 330hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Construction - sandwich Conyplex vacuum infused system, quadrax and bi-axial E-glass with Vinilester resins

Project - Georg Nissen, Vripack engineering, Wetzels Brown Partners interior, Contest Design team

www.contestyachts.com