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The Contest 63 CS is a 63-foot performance cruiser featuring a vacuum-infused hull reinforced with carbon fiber.4:07 The specific vessel tested in Palma, Mallorca, includes a 3.5-meter deep keel and a taller carbon mast, modifications intended to improve regatta performance over the standard 2.9-meter keel configuration.0:42 In 7–9 meters per second of wind, the boat maintains speeds of 8.5 knots upwind and exceeds 10 knots on a reach.1:45 The center cockpit layout provides responsive steering feedback through dual rudders.1:28 Interior features include a raised open salon, a galley equipped with an induction stove and multiple refrigerators, and three cabins with three heads.2:36 A dedicated crew cabin forward doubles as a sail locker.3:43 Practical design elements include fuel filters housed in a salon cabinet for easy inspection and a wet locker located near the companionway.3:55 The construction process laminates the deck directly to the hull for structural rigidity.4:21

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