“Thanks Dad” is a 1967 Contest 29 MK1.
The Contest 29 MK1 was designed by Gerard Luyten and built by the Conyplex boat building plant in Medemblik, the Netherlands. There was a total of 247 built between 1964 and 1976. “Thanks Dad” is hull number 64.
The Contest 29 MK1 is a sloop rigged, full keel design.
The hull, the deck and superstructure are manufactured of reinforced fiberglass. The thickness of the hull at the chine is 1.25”. The thickness of the hull near the deck line is 0.625”. The keel is made of steel and is completely enclosed in the fiberglass hull.
The Contest 29 Mk1 interior is constructed of African mahogany with a solid teak cabin sole. It sleeps 5 with 2 in the “V” berth, 2 pull out settee berths in the cabin and 1 quarter berth. The cabin includes 27 locker cabinets for ample storage. The engine cover is easily removed for full access to the engine.
Specifications:
L.O.A 29 feet (8.84 meters)
L.W.L 24 feet (7.40 meters)
Beam 8 feet 3 inches (2.50 meters)
Draft 4 feet 3 inches (1.03 meters)
Cabin Height 6 feet 5 inches (1.95 meters)
Ballast 3,300 lbs. (1,497 kilograms)
Total Weight 8,500 lbs. (3,856 kilograms)
Contest 29 Brochure:
