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A Contest 55CS coming to market is a rare and exciting opportunity, and "Venture" is no exception! Delivered in 2021 to her first and only owner, "Venture" has been thoughtfully built with a range of custom features that set her apart. From her striking custom color scheme to the white-painted mast and boom, every detail has been carefully considered to enhance her aesthetics and functionality. The yacht's performance has been further improved with an upgraded North Sails 3Di wardrobe, ensuring optimal sailing capabilities. Onboard comfort is unparalleled, with air conditioning, a luxurious teak interior, and a host of amenities such as a hydraulic passerelle for effortless access. She has been meticulously maintained from day one by the dedicated service team at Contest Yachts, and is therefore presented in truly excellent, "like new" condition.

"Venture" is one of the first yachts from the Contest 55CS series, designed in collaboration with Judel/Vrolijk, benefiting from their expertise in creating fast, seaworthy, and easy-to-manage yachts. She offers the perfect mix of safety, comfort, and speed, all wrapped in a design that is both timeless and modern. The Contest 55CS was awarded the prestigious European Yacht of the Year award in 2021!

Please note: this is a preliminary brochure!

General
Hull shape: GRP round bilge hull built in vacuum-infused composite. Painted in Alexseal Silver metallic with orange striping.
Rudder: Fully balanced composite spade rudder. JEFA steering system.
Steering: Twin steering columns with carbon steering wheels
Windows: Panoramic windows in the salon, continuous deck windows
Displacement: Approx. 25 tons
Normal air draft: Approx. 26.10 m mast height above the waterline
Build number: X
CE: CE category A (unlimited sea voyages) and Lloyd's certificate on hull
Other:

Epoxy treatment on the underwater hull, integrated A-frame / bowsprit for flying headsails, huge lazarette for dinghy and toys (with CARBON door to reduce weight), window in the aft bulkhead of the aft cabin (for extra light / view), etc.

Accommodation
Material, colors: Modern teak interior
Living spaces: Guest cabin with French bed at the front, guest cabin with double bed and single bed, separate bathroom (shower/sink/electric toilet) salon with navigation desk, galley, owner's cabin in the aft with its own bathroom (shower/sink/electric toilet)
Cabins: 3 cabins with 7 fixed sleeping places
Sleeping places: French bed in the fore cabin, bunk bed with double bed and single bed in the second guest cabin, French bed in the aft cabin
Headroom: Length approx. 2.10 m
TV: 40" television in salon on lift
Cooking appliance & fuel: Force 10 3-burner electric stove with oven and grill
Other:

• Dishwasher
• Tumble dryer
• Shower doors in both cabins
• Refrigerator in cockpit

Engine, electrics, water
Number of identical engines: Volvo Penta diesel engine, 150 hp, type D3-150
Fuel tank number: 850 liters fuel tank
Cooling: Indirect cooling
Propulsion: Bruntons varifold folding propeller on stainless steel shaft with rope cutter
Control panel: C-zone user interface panel
Dynamo: 110A
Water system: Hot & cold water system under pressure
Hot water: Water heater 40 liters with heat exchanger to engine and 750 W immersion heating element
Water tank & material: Water tank capacity 725 liters
Wastewater tank & material: Separate black water system in fore and aft.
Shore power: Shore power, 32A, shore connection transformer 7.0kw, 25 m cable
Tachometer: Yes, on the engine control panel
Water tank gauge: Water level gauge on touchscreen
Fuel tank gauge: Yes, on central screen at navigation station
Oil pressure gauge: Yes, on the engine control panel
Temperature gauge: Yes, on the engine control panel
Other:

• Dual fuel filters

Rigging
Type of rigging: Sloop rigged
Standing rigging: Rod rigging
Winches: 1x winch main sheet (electric aluminum Lewmar), 2x winch genoa sheet (electric aluminum Lewmar), 2x multi-purpose (aluminum Lewmar) & electric winch and manual winch on mast.
Genoa: Roller genoa in 3Di light gray from North-Sails
Asymmetrical spinnaker, blooper: Code 0 NPL Sport Code Aramid from North-Sails with manual furler
Gennaker: G2 orange gennaker from North-Sails with logo and parachute
Number of masts: Seldén roller mast aluminum white painted hydraulic, including hydraulic backstay
Other:

Combined hydraulic control for backstay and boom vang, spreader lights down on lower spreaders, preparation for removable roller cutter sail

Navigation and electronics
Rudder position indicator: On the autopilot screen
Other:

• VHF FM/AM antenna
• Glomex DVB-T antenna

Equipment
Anchor winch: Electric anchor winch
Fenders, lines: Fenders and mooring lines
Outdoor cushions: Cockpit cushions with backrest
Swim ladder: Stainless steel with wooden steps
Swim platform: Folding transom door / swim platform in CARBON
Stanchions: Stanchions, pulpit & pushpit in stainless steel
Dinghy: AB Lammina 9 ALS (light gray)
Dinghy outboard motor: Outboard motor support in teak on pulpit
Other:

HYDRAULIC PASSERELLE (with remote control), compressor for inflating dinghy and fenders, cover for salon windows (screen fabric on the outside), folding chairs in the pushpit, railings in the railing, deck wash pump, deck crane for outboard motor HL125S, preparation for davits in combination with lazarette, etc.

Type of interior: Modern, wood look; Modern teak interior