The Contest 30, designed by Gerard Luyten and introduced in the late 1960s, represents a pivotal era for the Dutch builder Conyplex (now Contest Yachts). Following the massive success of the Contest 25, the 30 was engineered to provide a more robust, blue-water capable platform for sailors looking to venture beyond coastal waters. Built with a heavy-duty, hand-laid fiberglass hull, the vessel was a standout for its time, embodying the brand's shift toward high-end, semi-custom quality. While contemporary boats were beginning to experiment with lighter materials, the Contest 30 maintained a philosophy of "over-engineering," resulting in a hull that many owners describe as virtually "bulletproof."
Used Contest 30 Sailboats for Sale
- Make
- Contest
- Model
- 30
- Builder
- Contest Yachts - Conyplex
- Designer
- Dick Zaal
- Number Built
- 80
- Production Year(s)
- 1974 - 1978
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