Contest 31 HT Sailboats for Sale

Dick Zaal·1972 – 1983·~252 hulls·Contest Yachts - Conyplex
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Hull Type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
31.17' · 9.5 m
Disp.
10,512 lbs · 4,768 kg
First year
1972

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 mid1970s 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 31foot platform, featuring a taller coachroof and a more optimized underwater profile than its predecessors. Built with a handlaid, 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 lightdisplacement vessels of the same length.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 20,021
Asking price · 23 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
4
23 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+6.9%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
5
Netherlands (65.2%) · Belgium (13.0%) · Germany (8.7%)

Recent Listings

7 for sale · showing 10 newest

Where they're listed

Contest 31 HT listings appear across 5 countries. Netherlands has the most listings with 15 (65.2%), followed by Belgium and Germany.

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

Country view

23 listings · 5 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Netherlands$ 20,02115265.2%
Belgium$ 20,0213113.0%
Germany$ 27,458208.7%
United Kingdom$ 24,795218.7%
Poland$ 22,309104.3%

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
Jeremy Rogers 3232'$ 33,1896820
Conyplex 31 HTYou are here$ 20,021234
Conyplex 3332.25'$ 24,238143

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Contest 31 HT cost?+
The median asking price for a used Contest 31 HT over the past 12 months is $20,021. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Contest 31 HT sailboats are for sale?+
4 Contest 31 HT listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 23 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Contest 31 HT prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Contest 31 HT is up 6.9% over the last 3 months compared with the 12-month median.
04Where are Contest 31 HT sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Contest 31 HT listings over the past 12 months are Netherlands (65.2%), Belgium (13.0%), Germany (8.7%).
05Do Contest 31 HT listings get price reductions?+
About 100% of Contest 31 HT listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 1.6% 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 31 HT?+
Comparable models include Jeremy Rogers 32, Conyplex 33. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.