The Contest 31 HT represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of the Dutch shipyard Conyplex, signaling a shift toward more voluminous, modern cruising designs while retaining the bulletproof construction standards that defined the brand’s early era. Designed by the prolific Dick Zaal, the 31 HT (High Top) was introduced in the mid-1970s as a successor and refined alternative to the earlier Contest 31 designs by Uus van Essen. This model was specifically engineered to meet the growing demand for "living comfort" on a 31-foot platform, featuring a taller coachroof and a more optimized underwater profile than its predecessors. Built with a hand-laid, solid fiberglass hull and an encapsulated keel, the 31 HT earned a reputation as a "little big boat," capable of handling North Sea conditions that would intimidate many contemporary light-displacement vessels of the same length.
Used Contest 31 HT Sailboats for Sale
- Make
- Contest
- Model
- 31 HT
- Builder
- Contest Yachts - Conyplex
- Designer
- Dick Zaal
- Number Built
- 252
- Production Year(s)
- 1972 - 1983
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