.A Contest 45CS "Aniara" is offered for sale with an attractive specification and presented in very good condition. It has been carefully maintained by its current owner and is ready for its next adventures. Its spacious interior, designed by Birgit Schnaase, provides a warm and comfortable living environment both underway and at anchor. The vacuum-infused hull construction ensures the strength, stiffness, and reassuring sense of safety that Contest Yachts is known for. Combined with the timeless design of Georg Nissen, it delivers both excellent sailing performance and comfortable behavior at sea. "Aniara" is a beautiful example of the successful Contest 45CS, which offers the perfect balance between sailing performance, comfort, and long-distance sailing. Note: this brochure is provisional and viewings are by appointment only. Certain items in the photos may be excluded from the sale. GeneralHull shape: Round hull in dark blueRudder: Balanced spade rudderSteering: Jefa steering wheel 1000mmDisplacement: Approx. 13.5 tonsBallast: Approx. 5.1 tonsNormal air draft: Approx. 22.5 mtr.Build number: XCE: CE-A, unlimited sea voyagesAccommodationMaterial, colors: Modern teak interior with oak floorCurtains: White curtains in salonLiving spaces: Spacious salon with L- and I-shaped sofa, dedicated navigation area, and two removable chairsCabins: Owner's cabin with French berth on the centerline and guest cabin with V-shaped berthBerths: 4 + 2 extra in salonHeadroom: Approx. 1.98 mtr.Cooking appliance & fuel: 3-burner gas stove combined with ovenEngine, electrics, waterPower: 75 hpFuel tank number: Approx. 315LCooling: Indirect coolingPropulsion: 3-blade Flexofold propeller mounted on saildriveVoltage: 24V/220VWater system: Electric water pressure systemHot water: Yes, via boiler (shore power and engine heated)Water tank & material: Approx. 475LWastewater tank & material: In fore and aft cabins both 40LShore power: Yes, with cableRevolution counter: YesWater tank gauge: Yes, at the switchboardFuel tank gauge: YesOil pressure gauge: YesTemperature gauge: YesRiggingType of rigging: Fractionally rigged with Seldén keel stepped aluminum mast with 2 pairs of spreadersRound wood, stays: Seldén aluminum mast and boom painted whiteWinches: 2x electric Lewmar 54AEST genoa winches, secondary winches 1x electric Lewmar 44AEST + 1x Lewmar 44ST for mainsheet, 2x self-tailing halyard winchesGenoa: North Sails Rolfok with 3Di OCEAN battens (2024)Genoa reefing system: Hydraulic furling genoa Furlex 400SOther:
Holmatro hydraulic backstay tensioner Navigation and electronicsRudder position indicator: On autopilotWeatherfax/Navtex: ICS Nav 6aOther:
The radar antenna is not connected. EquipmentAnchor winch: Electric anchor winchFenders, lines: YesSwim ladder: YesGuardrail: Yes with gates on both sidesOther:
Outboard motor bracket on pulpit SafetyRadar reflector: Cyclops 2 with active radar reflector Type of interior: Modern, light; Modern teak interior with oak floor