This Contest 42CS page brings the main rigging-planning information together so an owner can move from an early estimate to a checked specification. The furler section is useful for checking whether the existing forestay system should be retained, replaced or considered alongside a wider furling upgrade. Model data is most valuable when it is compared with the boat in front of you, because small hardware changes can affect the finished length and termination required for a replacement stay. Before manufacture, confirm every stay’s material and diameter, finished length, upper and lower terminal type, pin size, rigging-screw thread and the complete forestay or furler interface.
Yacht and Rig Details
| Production | Netherlands, 2001–2013 |
|---|---|
| LOA | 13.70 m |
| Beam | 4.10 m |
| Displacement | 19,284 kg |
| Rig | Fractional sloop |
| Mast stepping | Deck stepped |
| Spreaders | 2 |
Contest 42CS standing rigging
| Indicative forestay/backstay/shroud diameter | 10 mm |
|---|---|
| Rigging type | 1x19 stainless steel wire |
| Indicative standing rigging cost | £4,245 – £4,788 inc VAT |
Need replacement standing rigging for your Contest 42CS? Choose the rigging options you want included, then use the Request Estimate button to send us your yacht details and selected items. You can also explore our yacht standing rigging replacement options, or see our standing rigging replacement cost guide.
Furler and kicker recommendations
| Genoa furler | Furlex 204S — 7 mm / 9.05 m |
|---|---|
| Rodkicker | Seldén Rodkicker 30 (Normal Gas) |
Mast and boom recommendations
| Suggested mast section | C211 |
|---|---|
| Indicative mast height | 19.86 m |
| Suggested boom section | E300 |
| Indicative boom foot length | 4.38 m |
| Reefing | Slab reefing (3 reef lines) |
Contest 42CS running rigging
| Line | Diameter | Length | Suggested rope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main halyard | 12 mm | 40.7 m | Dyneema |
| Genoa halyard | 12 mm | 42.7 m | Dyneema |
| Spinnaker halyard | 12 mm | 45.7 m | Dyneema |
| Genoa sheets | 14 mm | 21.9 m per sheet | Marlow Ocean Braid |
| Main sheet | 14 mm | 29.3 m | Marlow Ocean Braid |
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Need replacement running rigging for your Contest 42CS? Choose the running rigging you want included, then use the Request Estimate button to include it in your enquiry. You can also explore our yacht and dinghy running rigging replacement options, or read our complete guide to running rigging.
These specifications and prices are indicative only and should be verified against the rig and existing equipment on the individual yacht.