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$419K

2001 Contest

Cutter·
pASADENA, Maryland
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$419K
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48 ft
Length
2001
Year
Cutter
Type
pASADENA, Maryland
Location

About This Vessel

measures 48 ft, and is located in pASADENA, Maryland, powered by Yanmar 4JH3-HTE 100.00HP.

2001 Contest 48 CS Deck Saloon CutterAlani: Dutch Built Bluewater Cutter, Refitted and Ready to SailAlani is a 2001 Contest 48 CS, a Dick Zaal design built by Conyplex in Medemblik, the Netherlands, and certified CE Category A for ocean passages. She is a deck saloon cutter with a classic teak interior, three cabins and two heads, each head with its own shower stall, and berths for six plus one in the saloon.Her current owners bought her in Europe in late 2020, gave her an extensive refit in 2021 and have kept investing since: a new arch carrying 1,260 W of solar, a Victron lithium house bank, new standing rigging, a new Molenaar mainsail and genoa, Raymarine Quantum 2 doppler radar, and a new tender and outboard. With a watermaker, generator, all electric galley, washing machine, Webasto heat and Starlink, she is set up to live aboard and stay away from the dock.Since the refit Alani has crossed the North Atlantic, cruised the Caribbean and sailed up the US East Coast as far as Nova Scotia before coming south to the Chesapeake. Electric primary winches, in mast furling, furling headsails and a bow thruster make her an easy boat for a couple to handle. She is lying in Pasadena, Maryland.Key Features:Contest 48 CS deck saloon cutter, built by Conyplex to CE Category A (ocean)Extensive refit in 2021, with steady investment by the owners sinceNew standing rigging – 2025/2026Molenaar OZ Fibercon Pro mainsail and genoa – 2025; spare main and genoa aboard(4) Victron LiFePO4 batteries, 800 Ah, with 1,260 W of solar – 2024Yanmar 4JH3-HTE 100 HP turbo diesel – 5,440 Hours (Sept 2026)Fisher Panda 5000i 4 kW generator (2021), new engine 2025 – Approx. 900 HoursRaymarine Quantum 2 doppler radar – 2026; Axiom Pro 12 chartplotter (2021) and StarlinkSchenker Zen 50 watermaker (2021) and Eudora washing machine – 2026Sleipner Sidepower SP155 bow thruster and (2) Lewmar 58 ST electric primary winchesRudder shaft, bearings and seals renewed – 2026AB aluminum hull RIB with Tohatsu 15 HP outboard – 2024Large inventory of spare parts aboard It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is

Interior Accommodations and Layout

Alani's interior is classic Contest: satin finished teak joinery, a teak sole and white Corian worktops, with white curtains fitted in 2021. The raised deck saloon has toughened thermopane windows that bring in plenty of light, and headroom is about 6'7" (2 m) through the main living spaces.The deck saloon sits at the heart of the boat, with its seating and the navigation table, and a saloon berth that sleeps a seventh person. The galley is all electric, with induction cooking and two fridges. The owner's stateroom is aft, with a double berth and an en suite head with a separate shower. Forward of the saloon are a guest cabin with a V berth, a second guest cabin with two single bunks, and the forward head, which serves both guest cabins and has its own shower stall.Interior Styling and Additional Features:Classic satin teak joinery and teak soleCorian worktopsWhite curtains – 2021Deck saloon with toughened thermopane windowsHeadroom approx. 6'7" (2 m)Three cabins and two heads, each head with a separate shower stallSix berths plus one in the saloonWebasto heatingEudora washing machine – 2026MAIN SALOONThe deck saloon is the social center of the boat, with toughened thermopane windows for light and a view out, and the navigation table close at hand.Deck saloon with toughened thermopane windowsHeadroom approx. 6'7" (2 m)Navigation table in the saloonSaloon berth for a seventh personPioneer radio/CD player with speakers in the saloon and cockpitMASTER STATEROOM (AFT)The owner's stateroom is aft, with a double berth, a hanging wardrobe, drawers and bookshelves, all finished in classic teak, and an en suite head.Double berth, approx. 6'7" x 4'11" (2.00 x 1.50 m)Hanging wardrobe, drawers and bookshelves(2) 12V fans and reading lampsEn suite head with a separate shower stallMaster HeadThe en suite head has a wash basin, an electric toilet and a separate shower stall.Electric toilet, new pump – 2024Separate shower stallWash basinGUEST CABIN (FORWARD)The forward guest cabin has a generous V berth about 6'7" (2 m) long, finished in the same classic teak joinery, with drawers, shelves and a hanging locker. An overhead deck hatch brings in light and air.V berth, approx. 6'7" (2 m) longDrawers, shelves and hanging lockerOverhead deck hatchFan and reading lightHeadroom approx. 6'7" (2 m)Shares the forward headGuest HeadThe forward head is shared by the two guest cabins and has its own separate shower stall.Electric toilet, new pump – 2022Separate shower stallWash basinHolding tank, approx. 11 gallons (40 L)GUEST CABIN (BUNKS)The third cabin has two single bunks, each about 6'7" (2 m) long, which suits crew, children or extra guests. It is finished in classic teak, with a hanging wardrobe and storage.(2) single bunks, approx. 6'7" (2 m) longHanging wardrobe and storageFan and lightShares the forward head

Galley

The galley is all electric, with no gas system aboard: a three zone induction cooktop, a combination oven, microwave and grill, two fridges and Corian worktops.Bartscher 3 zone induction cooktop – 2021Panasonic combination oven, microwave and grill – 2021Top loading fridge/freezer, new compressor and cooling plate – 2024Front loading fridge with freezer compartment, new compressor – 2025Fresh water faucet, plus Seagull Nature Pure drinking water faucet – 2024Corian worktopsAll electric galley; no propane aboard

Navigation and Electronics

NAVIGATION STATIONThe navigation table is in the deck saloon, with the VHF, SSB and Victron system monitoring at hand.Raymarine Ray 63 VHF with DSC – 2021, with a second handset in the cockpitIcom IC-M700Pro SSB (not connected; backstay no longer insulated)Victron Color Control GX and BMV Smart battery monitor – 2021StarlinkELECTRONIC SYSTEMSRaymarine electronics run throughout, with an Axiom Pro chartplotter at the helm, Quantum 2 doppler radar, AIS and a SmartPilot autopilot, plus Starlink for connectivity offshore.Raymarine Axiom Pro 12 chartplotter at the helm – 2021Raymarine Quantum 2 Q24D doppler radar – 2026Raymarine SmartPilot SPX30 autopilot with p70 control at the helmRaymarine AIS650 Class B AIS(2) Raymarine i70 instrument displays with wind and DST sensors and iTC5 interfaceRaymarine Ray 63 VHF with DSC – 2021StarlinkCompass on the steering pedestal

Construction and Key Features of the Hull and Deck

HULLThe hull is GRP (polyester) built by Conyplex in Medemblik and finished in dark blue Awlgrip. She has a fixed bulb keel drawing 6'11" (2.10 m) and a rudder hung on a full skeg, with the rudder shaft, bearings and seals renewed in 2026.GRP (polyester) hull built by Conyplex, Medemblik, the NetherlandsDark blue Awlgrip topsidesFixed bulb keel, 6'11" (2.10 m) draftBallast approx. 14,330 lbs (6,500 kg); displacement approx. 40,345 lbs (18,300 kg)Skeg hung rudder; rudder shaft, bearings and seals renewed – 2026Coppercoat antifouling – 2021CE Category A (ocean)DECKThe deck is GRP with a laid teak overlay, a raised deck saloon with toughened glass windows, and a teak covered swim platform aft.Teak decks on GRPDeck saloon with toughened thermopane windowsLewmar portholes and (2) stainless steel dorades with guardsNew arch carrying (3) solar panelsTeak covered swim platform with stainless steel swim ladder and showerFoldable aluminum passerelleGround Tackle:Simpson Lawrence Pacific V2200 windlass, controls at the bow and in the cockpitRocna 33 kg (73 lb) primary anchor246' (75 m) of 3/8" (10 mm) chain – 2026Delta 25 kg (55 lb) spare anchor with 19' (6 m) of chainCOCKPITWhitlock PR15 pedestal with rod linkage wheel steeringCompass, Raymarine Axiom Pro 12, p70 autopilot control and i70 instruments at the helmVHF handset and windlass controls in the cockpitEmergency tillerSprayhood with zip on cuddy tentBimini with zip on sun shadesCockpit cushions and cockpit tableFolding seats on the aft deckTransparent washboard plus lockable wooden washboardsMAST AND RIGGINGCutter rig with running backstaysIn mast furling mainsailFurlex headsail furlers: (1) 400S and (1) 300SFacnor furler for the gennakerNew standing rigging – 2025/2026Running rigging – 2021Hydraulic backstay adjusterPneumatic rod kicker; Lewmar mainsheet and kicker blocks – 2025Spinnaker pole stowed on the mastAir draft approx. 72' (22 m)LED navigation lights and spreader deck lightsSAILS AND WINCHESMolenaar OZ Fibercon Pro low aspect mainsail, 485.6 sq ft (45.11 m²) – 2025Molenaar OZ Fibercon Pro low aspect genoa, 739.1 sq ft (68.66 m²) – 2025Spare mainsail and spare genoa aboardSanders heavy duty staysail, 204.5 sq ft (19 m²) – 2012Gennaker, 882.6 sq ft (82 m²), on a Facnor furler(2) Lewmar 58 ST electric primary winches(2) Lewmar 48 ST secondary winches(2) Lewmar 44 ST halyard winches on the mast

Ship Systems

ENGINE AND MECHANICALA Yanmar 4JH3-HTE 100 HP turbo diesel drives a Max Prop Easy feathering propeller through a conventional shaft and stuffing box, and a Sleipner bow thruster helps in close quarters.Yanmar 4JH3-HTE 100 HP (74 kW) turbo diesel – 5,440 Hours (Sept 2026)Max Prop Easy 20" feathering propeller – 2021Shaft drive with traditional stuffing boxSleipner Sidepower SP155 8 kW bow thruster(2) engine mounted alternators, 90 A domesticWhitlock rod linkage steering with emergency tillerLarge inventory of spare parts aboardPLUMBING AND TANKAGEFresh water is carried in two tanks totaling 217 gallons (820 L) and topped up by a Schenker watermaker, with hot water from a boiler. Fuel capacity is 135 gallons (510 L).Fresh water: 217 gallons (820 L) in (2) tanks, with gaugeSchenker Zen 50 watermaker, 13 GPH (50 L/hr), 12V – 2021Electric pressure water systemHot water boiler(2) separate shower stalls, plus a shower on the swim platformElectric toilets in both heads, new pumps in 2022 (forward) and 2024 (aft)Holding tank for the forward head, approx. 11 gallons (40 L)Fuel: 135 gallons (510 L), with gaugeELECTRICAL SYSTEM12V DC and 220V AC systemsShore power, 30 AHouse bank: (4) Victron LiFePO4 12.8V 200 Ah batteries, 800 Ah – 2024(2) Optima RedTop batteries for engine start and bow thruster – 2026Optima RedTop generator start battery – 20241,260 W solar: (3) JA Solar 420 W panels with Victron SmartSolar MPPT – 2024Fisher Panda 5000i 4 kW generator (2021), new engine 2025 – Approx. 900 HoursVictron MultiPlus 12/3000 inverter/chargerVictron Phoenix 12/375 inverterVictron BMV Smart battery monitor and Color Control GX – 2021(2) engine mounted alternators, 90 A domesticLED navigation lights and LED spreader deck lightsAUDIO/VISUAL AND ENTERTAINMENT EQUIPMENTPioneer radio/CD player with speakers in the saloon and cockpitSAFETY EQUIPMENTSeasafe Prolite 4 person liferaft (2018), serviced – 2025EPIRBFire extinguishersRadar reflectorEmergency tillerTENDERAB 9'6" (2.9 m) aluminum hull Hypalon RIB with bow locker – 2024Tohatsu 15 HP two stroke outboard – 2024

Additional Information

BROKER’S COMMENTSFrom a respected Dutch designer and builder, Alani is a spacious and comfortable bluewater yacht whose sailing performance and setup make her easy to handle with a small crew. She has been very well maintained and has proven herself on an Atlantic crossing and a season on the US East Coast.Contest build quality from Conyplex, MedemblikExtensive 2021 refit, with new standing rigging (2025/2026) and new sails (2025) sinceSelf sufficient: watermaker, generator, solar, lithium house bank and StarlinkEasy to handle shorthanded: electric primaries, in mast furling, furling headsails and bow thrusterEU VAT paid; lying in Pasadena, Maryland

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Vessel Overview

Year2001
MakeContest
Vessel NameAlani
CategoryCutter
ConditionUsed
FlagNetherlands
Hull MaterialFiberglass
Fuel TypeDiesel

Dimensions

Length Overall48 ft
Beam13 ft
Max Draft6 ft
Displacement40,345

Performance & Capacity

Fuel Capacity135 gal
Fresh Water217 gal

Engines & Mechanical

Engine Count1
MakeYanmar
Model4JH3-HTE
Power100.00 HP
FuelDiesel
Hours5440.00 hrs

Generators

MakeFisher Panda
Model5000i

Accommodations

Guest Cabins3
Heads2

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