Contest 31 Sailboats for Sale

Uus 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
Disp.
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
$ 15,791
Asking price · 4 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
2
4 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
4
Ireland (25.0%) · Netherlands (25.0%) · Poland (25.0%)

Recent Listings

2 for sale · showing 10 newest

Where they're listed

Contest 31 listings appear across 4 countries. Ireland has the most listings with 1 (25.0%), followed by Netherlands and Poland.

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

Country view

4 listings · 4 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Ireland$ 10,9851125.0%
Netherlands$ 8,5821025.0%
Poland$ 24,0301025.0%
Portugal$ 20,5971125.0%

Comparable models

Similar length, displacement, and era. Open a row to compare that model's market page.

Similar boats to compare

7 similar designs
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Jeremy Rogers 3232'$ 33,0006520
Moody 31 Mk I30.75'$ 26,952306
CAL 3131.5'$ 10,500189
Tartan 3131.33'$ 36,500186
Rustler 3131.42'$ 17,523153
Conyplex 3332.25'$ 24,241143
Conyplex 31You are here$ 15,79142

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 $15,791. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Contest 31 sailboats are for sale?+
2 Contest 31 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 4 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 stayed steady over the last 3 months compared with 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 Ireland (25.0%), Netherlands (25.0%), Poland (25.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Contest 31?+
Comparable models include Jeremy Rogers 32, Moody 31 Mk I, CAL 31. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.