Contest 31 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

U. van Essen·1971 – 1974·~110 hulls·Contest Yachts - Conyplex
Contest 31 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
31.16' · 9.5 m
Displ.
10,500 lbs · 4,763 kg
First year
1971

The Contest 31, launched in the early 1970s by the Conyplex yard (now Contest Yachts) in the Netherlands, represents a pivotal era in Dutch yacht building where traditional seaworthiness began to merge with modern fiberglass series production. Designed by Dick Zaal, a name synonymous with robust, longdistance cruisers, the 31 was engineered to handle the demanding conditions of the North Sea while offering a level of interior refinement that surpassed many of its contemporary European rivals. According to the Contest Yachts Previous Models archive, this model was part of a lineage that focused on "overbuilt" safety standards, a philosophy that has allowed many of these vessels to remain in active service decades after their launch.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 20,943
Ask, not sold · 3 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
3 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
3
Netherlands (33.3%) · Poland (33.3%) · Portugal (33.3%)

Recent Listings

2 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Contest 31 listings span 3 countries. Netherlands leads with 1 listings (33.3%), followed by Poland and Portugal.

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

Country breakdown

3 listings · 3 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Netherlands$ 8,7261033.3%
Poland$ 24,4331033.3%
Portugal$ 20,9431133.3%

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'$ 33,6625933
Moody 31 Mk I30.75'$ 26,9232816
Hallberg-Rassy Monsun 3131'$ 23,1752413
Conyplex 31 HT31.17'$ 20,3612212
Tartan 3131.33'$ 34,000184
CAL 3131.5'$ 10,500147
Rustler 3131.42'$ 17,5041410
Conyplex 3332.25'$ 22,7351310
Contest 4342.65'$ 190,81286
Conyplex 35S35.76'$ 67,48275
Conyplex 31You are here$ 20,94331

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Contest 31 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Contest 31 over the past 12 months is $20,943. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Contest 31 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Contest 31 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 3 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Contest 31 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Contest 31 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Contest 31 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Contest 31 listings over the past 12 months are Netherlands (33.3%), Poland (33.3%), Portugal (33.3%).
05What should I look at instead of a Contest 31?+
Comparable models include Contessa 32, Moody 31 Mk I, Hallberg-Rassy Monsun 31. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.