Contest 25-2 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Dick Zaal·1974 – 1980·~113 hulls·Contest Yachts - Conyplex
Contest 25-2 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
24.67' · 7.52 m
Displ.
5,180 lbs · 2,350 kg
First year
1974

The Contest 252, often referred to as the Contest 25 Mark II, represents a significant evolutionary step for the Dutch shipyard Conyplex. While the original 1959 Contest 25 was the vessel that established the brand's international reputation, the 252 was a comprehensive redesign introduced in the early 1970s to modernize the fleet. Commissioned by Fritz Conijn and designed by the prolific naval architect Dick Zaal, the 252 was intended to provide a more voluminous, seakindly alternative to the racercruiser aesthetics of the previous decade. Built with the same "overengineered" philosophy that defines the Contest Yachts Heritage, this model remains a staple of North Sea coastal cruising, prized for its robust construction and high ballast ratio.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 9,277
Ask, not sold · 2 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
2 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+12.8%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
Netherlands (100.0%)

Recent Listings

2 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Contest 25-2 listings span 1 country. Netherlands leads with 2 listings.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

2 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Netherlands$ 9,27721100.0%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Contessa 3232'$ 33,6385933
Cape Dory 2524.83'$ 10,0002710
Conyplex 31 HT31.17'$ 20,3572212
Contest 38s38'$ 64,562218
Com-Pac 27/229.58'$ 18,500219
Contessa 2625.5'$ 10,757176
Conyplex 3332.25'$ 22,7351310
Winga 2525'$ 7,004106
Contest 4342.65'$ 190,76486
Conyplex 35S35.76'$ 67,46575
Contest 25-2You are here$ 9,27721

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Contest 25-2 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Contest 25-2 over the past 12 months is $9,277. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Contest 25-2 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Contest 25-2 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 2 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Contest 25-2 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Contest 25-2 has increased by 12.8% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Contest 25-2 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Contest 25-2 listings over the past 12 months are Netherlands (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Contest 25-2?+
Comparable models include Contessa 32, Cape Dory 25, Conyplex 31 HT. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.