Contest 55CS is a substantial Dutch sailing yacht, with our model data recording a cutter rig, 16.75 m LOA and produced from 1998 to 2011. At this size, standing-rigging replacement is best approached as a complete system rather than by assuming individual stays from a generic model schedule. The yacht should be checked for stay count, material and diameter, upper and lower terminal types, chainplate pins, rigging-screw threads and any hydraulic or furling interfaces. Mast and forestay equipment can vary between examples after refits, so final dimensions and connection details should be confirmed from the existing rig before manufacture.
Yacht and rig details
| Production | Netherlands, 1998–2011 |
|---|---|
| LOA | 16.75 m |
| Beam | 4.65 m |
| Displacement | 24,800 kg |
| Rig | Cutter |
| Mast stepping | Deck stepped |
| Spreaders | 2 |
55CS standing rigging
| Indicative forestay/backstay/shroud diameter | 12 mm |
|---|---|
| Rigging type | 1x19 stainless steel wire |
| Indicative standing rigging cost | £6,480 – £8,020 inc VAT |
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Furler and kicker recommendations
| Genoa furler | Furlex 404S — 12 mm / 15.08 m |
|---|---|
| Rodkicker | Seldén Rodkicker 50 (Normal Gas) |
Mast and boom recommendations
| Suggested mast section | C170 |
|---|---|
| Indicative mast height | 24.90 m |
| Suggested boom section | E270 |
| Indicative boom foot length | 5.36 m |
| Reefing | Slab reefing (3 reef lines) |
55CS running rigging
| Line | Diameter | Length | Suggested rope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main halyard | 12 mm | 50 m | Dyneema |
| Genoa halyard | 12 mm | 52.4 m | Dyneema |
| Spinnaker halyard | 12 mm | 55.9 m | Dyneema |
| Genoa sheets | 14 mm | 26.8 m per sheet | Marlow Ocean Braid |
| Main sheet | 14 mm | 35.2 m | Marlow Ocean Braid |
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These specifications and prices are indicative only and should be verified against the rig and existing equipment on the individual yacht.