Used Contest 31 Sailboats for Sale

The Contest 31, a classic masthead sloop from the Dutch builder Contest Yachts (then known as Conyplex), embodies the era's ideal of a stout and seaworthy cruiser. Designed by the acclaimed Uus van Essen, this vessel was conceived to offer discerning sailors a robust and comfortable platform for coastal adventures and more extended passages. Known for its solid construction and good-natured sailing characteristics, the Contest 31 carved out a reputation as a reliable and well-finished yacht in the early 1970s.