Contest 30 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

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
Displ.
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
$ 10,717
Ask, not sold · 4 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
2
4 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-24.6%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
Netherlands (100.0%)

Recent Listings

2 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Contest 30 listings span 1 country. Netherlands leads with 4 listings.

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

Country breakdown

4 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Netherlands$ 10,71742100.0%

Comparable models

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

Peer cross-shop

10 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Contessa 3232'$ 33,6495933
Conyplex 31 HT31.17'$ 20,3622212
Moody 3030'$ 17,3952111
Contest 38s38'$ 64,591218
Conyplex 3332.25'$ 22,7351310
Cape Dory 30 C30.21'$ 17,000133
Baba 3029.75'$ 42,523103
Contest 4342.65'$ 190,82386
Conyplex 35S35.76'$ 67,48675
Contest 30You are here$ 10,71742

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 $10,717. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Contest 30 sailboats are for sale?+
2 Contest 30 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 4 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 decreased by 24.6% over the last 3 months compared to 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 (100.0%).
05Do Contest 30 listings get price reductions?+
About 100% of Contest 30 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 22.3% 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 30?+
Comparable models include Contessa 32, Conyplex 31 HT, Moody 30. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.