Contest 29 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

G. Luyten·1964 – 1976·~247 hulls·Contest Yachts - Conyplex
Contest 29 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
29' · 8.84 m
Displ.
8,500 lbs · 3,856 kg
First year
1964

The Contest 29 is a foundational model in the lineage of the Dutch yard Conyplex, now known globally as Contest Yachts. Launched in 1964 as a successor to the highly successful Contest 25, the 29 was designed by Gerard Luyten (for the Mark I) and later revised by Uus van Essen (Mark II) to provide a more substantial, offshorecapable platform while maintaining the sleek, lowfreeboard aesthetic typical of 1960s European yacht design. According to the Contest Yachts History, the model was born during a period when the yard was transitioning from wood to fiberglass, yet it retained the meticulous "Dutch approach" to timber joinery and structural robustness. Over 240 units were produced between 1964 and 1976, cementing its reputation as a "pocket" bluewater cruiser that could handle the unforgiving conditions of the North Sea.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 14,900
Ask, not sold · 5 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
5 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
5
Belgium (20.0%) · Switzerland (20.0%) · Germany (20.0%)

Recent Listings

4 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Contest 29 listings span 5 countries. Belgium leads with 1 listings (20.0%), followed by Switzerland and Germany.

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

Country breakdown

5 listings · 5 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Belgium$ 9,3081020.0%
Switzerland$ 5,7231020.0%
Germany$ 17,4531020.0%
Netherlands$ 21,5261020.0%
United States$ 14,9001120.0%

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
Sadler 2928.42'$ 17,4305937
Contessa 3232'$ 33,6495933
Westerly Konsort 2928.83'$ 17,4305827
Hallberg-Rassy 2929.2'$ 43,7435226
Moody 2929.53'$ 20,0363117
Conyplex 31 HT31.17'$ 20,3622212
Conyplex 3332.25'$ 22,7351310
Trintella 2928.92'$ 16,15196
Contest 4342.65'$ 190,82386
Conyplex 35S35.76'$ 67,48675
Conyplex 29You are here$ 14,90051

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Contest 29 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Contest 29 over the past 12 months is $14,900. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Contest 29 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Contest 29 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 5 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Contest 29 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Contest 29 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Contest 29 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Contest 29 listings over the past 12 months are Belgium (20.0%), Switzerland (20.0%), Germany (20.0%).
05Do Contest 29 listings get price reductions?+
About 50% of Contest 29 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 23.5% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller is not motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Contest 29?+
Comparable models include Sadler 29, Contessa 32, Westerly Konsort 29. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.