.This well-equipped Contest 48CS is perfectly set up for effortless sailing with a small crew and features a fully hydraulic sail control system for maximum ease of operation. “Michelle” is a custom-built Contest 48CS with an attractive layout featuring two cabins. It has a spacious guest cabin in the bow, complemented by a generous bathroom, creating a comfortable and practical interior for longer sailing trips. The yacht has been carefully maintained throughout its life and is in overall good condition. Designed by Georg Nissen and Dick Zaal and built in 2001 by Conyplex under Lloyd’s certification, “Michelle” combines proven seaworthiness on the open sea with excellent sailing performance, comfort, and the renowned build quality of Contest Yachts. For more information or to arrange a viewing, please feel free to contact Contest Brokerage. Note: the brochure is provisional and viewings are by appointment only. GeneralHull shape: Round bilge hull in white (polished in the winter of 2025-2026)Rudder: Skeg rudderSteering: Whitlock steering wheel with cover for pedestalWindows: Double glazing deckhouseDisplacement: Approx. 18,300kgBallast: Approx. 6,500kgNormal air draft: About 22mCE: CE-A Ocean goingOther:
New anti-fouling coating on the hull and propeller and renewed anodes during the winter work 2025-2026 AccommodationMaterial, colors: Classic teak interiorCurtains: White curtainsLiving spaces: 2 cabins and salonCabins: 2 cabinsBerths: 4 + 1Headroom: Approx. 2mTV: Akai in cabinetStove & fuel: 3-burner stove with ovenEngine, electrics, waterPower: 100 HPRunning hours: Approximately 2186Fuel tank number: Stainless steel fuel tank with a capacity of approx. 525 liters Cooling: Indirect coolingPropulsion: Stainless steel drive shaftVoltage: 12V/220VGenerator: YesWater system: ElectricHot water: Via the boiler (New 2024)Water tank & material: Approximately 750LShore power: Yes, with cableSerial number: E20845Voltmeter: Yes, at the switchboardTachometer: YesWater tank gauge: YesFuel tank gauge: YesOil pressure gauge: YesTemperature gauge: YesOther:
Engine overhauled in the winter of 2025-2026 RiggingType of rigging: Sloop rigged sail planMast and boom: Mast and boom of white painted aluminumWinches: Electric genoa winches from Lewmar, manually operated multifunctional winches and mast winchesGenoa: Zaoli genoa from 2020 (maintained and cleaned in May 2026)Genoa reefing system: Reckmann hydraulic roller furling Gennaker: Zaoli gennaker from 2020 (maintained and cleaned in May 2026)Other:
Mast and boom repainted in 2026
All winches maintained during the winter work 2025-2026 Navigation and electronicsOther:
AIS installed in 2022
Bow lights replaced during the winter of 2025-2026 EquipmentAnchor winch: Electric anchor winchFenders, lines: Yes, F4 Polyform fenders with cover, A5 buoy and mooring lines (new 2026)Oars, paddle: YesSwim ladder: Stainless steelSwim platform: Yes, with artificial teak (2026)Stainless steel railing with double wires and gates on both sidesDinghy: Zodiac RIB ALU Cadet Light 330 (2020)Dinghy outboard motor: Honda 9.9 HP (2026)Davits: Simpson stainless steel davitsOther:
Teak deck maintained in the winter of 2025-2026
Hydraulically operated Besenzoni gangway at the transom (maintained and modernized with mobile remote control during the winter work 2025-2026)
Outboard motor lift on the starboard aft side
Hulkschoen (2022)
Steering wheel cover (2022)
Aft cabin hatch replaced during the winter 2025-2026 SafetyGas locker with drain: YesOther:
MOB belt with carrying strap 2026 Type of interior: Classic, warm; Classic teak interior