Contest 30 Sailboats for Sale

Dick Zaal·1974 – 1978·~80 hulls·Contest Yachts - Conyplex
Contest 30 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull Type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
30' · 9.14 m
Disp.
8,820 lbs · 4,001 kg
First year
1974

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, bluewater capable platform for sailors looking to venture beyond coastal waters. Built with a heavyduty, handlaid fiberglass hull, the vessel was a standout for its time, embodying the brand's shift toward highend, semicustom quality. While contemporary boats were beginning to experiment with lighter materials, the Contest 30 maintained a philosophy of "overengineering," resulting in a hull that many owners describe as virtually "bulletproof."

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$13,182
Asking price · 6 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
3
6 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
3
Netherlands (50.0%) · United Kingdom (33.3%) · United States (16.7%)

Recent Listings

3 for sale · showing 10 newest

Contest 30 Buyer's Guide

Where they're listed

Contest 30 listings appear across 3 countries. Netherlands has the most listings with 3 (50.0%), followed by United Kingdom and United States.

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

Country view

6 listings · 3 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Netherlands$7,7803050.0%
United Kingdom$13,1822233.3%
United States$14,9001116.7%

Comparable models

Similar length, displacement, and era. Open a row to compare that model's market page.

Similar boats to compare

3 similar designs
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Contessa 3232'$ 32,9726820
Conyplex 3332.25'$ 24,500154
Contest 30You are here—$ 13,18263

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Contest 30 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Contest 30 over the past 12 months is $13,182. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Contest 30 sailboats are for sale?+
3 Contest 30 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 6 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Contest 30 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Contest 30 has stayed steady over the last 3 months compared with the 12-month median.
04Where are Contest 30 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Contest 30 listings over the past 12 months are Netherlands (50.0%), United Kingdom (33.3%), United States (16.7%).
05Do Contest 30 listings get price reductions?+
About 100% of Contest 30 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 25.3% off the original ask. If a listing has been on the market for more than 90 days without a cut, the seller may not be in a hurry.
06What should I look at instead of a Contest 30?+
Comparable models include Contessa 32, Conyplex 33. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.