Contest 31 HT Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Dick Zaal·1972 – 1983·~252 hulls·Contest Yachts - Conyplex
Approximate drawing

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Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
31.17' · 9.5 m
Displ.
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
$ 20,357
Ask, not sold · 22 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
12
22 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
5
Netherlands (68.2%) · Belgium (9.1%) · Germany (9.1%)

Recent Listings

9 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Contest 31 HT listings span 5 countries. Netherlands leads with 15 listings (68.2%), followed by Belgium and Germany.

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

Country breakdown

22 listings · 5 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Netherlands$ 20,35615968.2%
Belgium$ 20,356229.1%
Germany$ 27,917209.1%
United Kingdom$ 24,885219.1%
Poland$ 22,682104.5%

Comparable models

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

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Contessa 3232'$ 33,6385933
Hallberg-Rassy 3131.56'$ 107,0143914
Moody 31 Mk I30.75'$ 26,9032816
Hallberg-Rassy Monsun 3131'$ 23,1702413
Conyplex 31 HTYou are here$ 20,3572212
Contest 38s38'$ 64,562218
Rustler 3131.42'$ 17,4921410
CAL 3131.5'$ 10,500147
Conyplex 3332.25'$ 22,7351310
Contest 4342.65'$ 190,76486
Conyplex 35S35.76'$ 67,46575

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 $20,357. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Contest 31 HT sailboats are for sale?+
12 Contest 31 HT listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 22 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 has decreased by 0.0% over the last 3 months compared to 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 (68.2%), Belgium (9.1%), Germany (9.1%).
05What should I look at instead of a Contest 31 HT?+
Comparable models include Contessa 32, Hallberg-Rassy 31, Moody 31 Mk I. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.