Contest C44
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| Make | Contest |
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| Model | C44 |
| Year | 1997 |
| Condition | Used |
| Price | €137,000 |
| Type | Sail |
| Class | Center Cockpit |
| Length | 44 ft |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass |
| Location | Drøbak, Norway |
| Tax Status | Tax Paid |
| LOA | 44 ft 3 in |
|---|---|
| Beam | 13 ft 1 in |
| Keel Type | Fin |
| Displacement | 17718 kg |
| Ballast | 6000 kg |
| Max Bridge Clearance | 65 ft 4 in |
| Engine Type | Inboard |
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| Engine Model | Volvo Penta TMD 31L |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Power | 100 hp |
| Drive Type | Direct Drive |
| Engine Location | enums.engine-location.center |
| Propeller Type | 3 Blade |
| Engine usage (hours) | 3000 |
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| Inside Equipment |
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| Outside Equipment/Extras |
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| Rigging |
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| Designer | Georg Nissen |
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| Builder | Contest Yachts |
| Guest Cabins | 2 |
| Guest Heads | 2 |
| Fuel Tanks | 284 liters |
| Fresh Water Tanks | 519 liters |
| Hull Shape | Displacement |
| Windlass | Electric Windlass |
| Hull Warranty | None |
Description
Contest 44 (1997) – A True Dutch Bluewater Classic
The Contest 44 (1997) is a solid, classic luxury cruiser that perfectly blends elegant Dutch craftsmanship with intelligent design. Built for offshore sailing, she offers a stable and comfortable ride, with ample sail and engine power for safe and enjoyable cruising in all conditions.
Designed for bluewater cruising, the Contest 44 emphasizes comfort, seaworthiness, and safety at sea. She is not a racer, but provides a smooth, confident motion even in heavy weather — easily handled by a crew of two.
SY DIVA has been well cared for and meticulously maintained throughout her life.
Her dark green topsides are beautifully finished and in excellent condition, complementing her timeless lines. She features a well-kept teak deck, updated navigation electronics, and three electric winches, along with a hydraulic mainsail system for effortless sail handling.
Powered by a robust Volvo Penta TMD31L (100 hp) with straight shaft drive. The installation features a thrust bearing and universal joint, allowing the use of soft engine mounts. Combined with a silky-smooth TwinDisc gearbox and MaxProp propeller, the result is a quiet, low-vibration engine setup.
Her electrical system has been upgraded with generous battery capacity — including both gel and lithium house banks. A powerful 24V bow thruster ensures easy maneuvering in tight marinas. Overall, she is an exceptionally well-equipped and capable yacht, ready for new adventures.
Registered in the Norwegian Ship Registry.
The seller may consider a part exchange.
The yacht is lying at Heitmann Marin, Sjøsenteret Drøbak.
Please contact us for further details or to arrange a viewing.
Additional Information
Specifications
Builder: Contest Yachts, Netherlands
Model: Contest 44
Year: 1997
Length: 13.65 m
Beam: 4.00 m
Draft: 1.90 m
Engine: Volvo Penta TMD31L, 100 hp (shaft drive)
Flag: Norway (Registered in the Norwegian Ship Registry)
Furling mainsail
Furling genoa
Large light genoa by Gran Sails (2018) – very good condition
Cutter stay sail (19 m²) in good condition
3 x Andersen electric winches in cockpit
Furlex S300 on forestay
Furlex S200 on cutter stay
Navtec IA7 hydraulic backstay adjuster (overhauled 2023)
Lewmar hydraulic system for mainsail operation
Standing rigging, mast, boom, and shrouds replaced in 2012
B&G navigation instruments
2 x 12” chart plotters (new 2021)
Autopilot system with course computer (new 2021)
Lewmar rotary MambaDrive autopilot drive unit
Victron 1500 inverter/charger
Solar panels – 200 W (fixed) + 100 W (portable)
Two alternators on engine
Service bank 1: 6 x Haze Gel 110 Ah = 660 Ah (2018)
Service bank 2: 3 x Gylling Li-ion 100 Ah = 300 Ah with dedicated Victron charger (2021)
Start batteries: 2 x Biltema 660A (2022)
Bow thruster: Sleipner 24V
Various charge controllers (new 2021)
New mattresses in cabins
Vacuum toilet in aft head
Manual toilet forward
Holding tanks for both heads with deck suction
Webasto DW90 diesel heater
New upholstery in saloon and cockpit (2024)
Cockpit tent and sprayhood (new 2021)
Whitlock steering with cardan shaft linkage
Folding steering wheel
Spade S160 stainless steel anchor (35 kg) with 50 m of 10 mm chain + 50 m spliced line
Stainless steel strobe light at masthead
Custom winter cover and frame by Norena
Teak deck in good condition
Additional Information
About Heitmann Marin AS
Heitmann Marin has been a leading name in the leisure boating industry for over 40 years and is the official Norwegian importer of Jeanneau, Lagoon, and Prestige Yachts. The company is also the proud representative of Nautor Swan, widely regarded as one of the world’s finest builders of sailing yachts from 40 to 130 feet.
As a customer of Heitmann Marin AS, you will experience a highly professional team genuinely dedicated to ensuring that every client enjoys the very best experience as a boat owner.
In addition to new boat sales, Heitmann Marin also offers a comprehensive brokerage service for pre-owned yachts. We handle all aspects of preparation, marketing, and delivery in close cooperation with our trusted partners — ensuring that both buyer and seller are taken care of in a safe and professional manner.
Heitmann Marin AS is located at Sjøsenteret in Drøbak, where you can view our boats both indoors in our modern showroom and afloat at our private docks just outside. We deliver yachts throughout Norway.
Whether you are buying new or pre-owned, you can be confident that Heitmann Marin will provide trustworthy, professional service and personal follow-up at every stage.
Brokerage SaleHeitmann Marin has over 40 years of experience as a yacht broker, ensuring that every transaction is handled as smoothly as possible — protecting the interests of both seller and buyer through a professional and transparent process.
This yacht is offered on behalf of the owner as a brokerage sale. Heitmann Marin AS acts solely as an intermediary and is not jointly liable with the seller for the vessel.
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
