The Contest Yachts 50CS 2023 vs Contest Yachts 52MC Open Sport T-top 2018 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The Contest Yachts 50CS 2023 carries a rated maximum of 110 hp. Engine data for the Contest Yachts 52MC Open Sport T-top 2018 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
Both boats are rated for 15 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
The Contest Yachts 50CS 2023 has a documented displacement of 47 400 lbs. Displacement data wasn't available for the other boat in this comparison.
Draft is a practical consideration that many buyers underestimate until they're already at the marina. The Contest Yachts 50CS 2023 draws 7,7 ft, compared to 2,1 ft for the Contest Yachts 52MC Open Sport T-top 2018. That 5,6-foot difference affects which anchorages you can access, which haul-out facilities will take you, and how carefully you need to read the tide tables in shallower cruising grounds.
The Contest Yachts 50CS 2023 uses Sloop rigging. The Contest Yachts 50CS 2023 has a documented auxiliary engine of 110 hp.
For extended cruising, water capacity matters: the Contest Yachts 52MC Open Sport T-top 2018 carries 476 gallons versus 185 gallons on the Contest Yachts 50CS 2023 — a significant advantage on longer passages where watermaker or provisioning stops aren't guaranteed.
Bottom line: The Contest Yachts 50CS 2023 and Contest Yachts 52MC Open Sport T-top 2018 are closely matched on paper. A sea trial on both in representative conditions is the only reliable way to find which one suits your sailing style, home port, and intended cruising ground.