Contest 32 CS Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

31.82' · 9.7 m

Displ.

14,300 lbs · 6,486 kg

First year

1978

The Contest 32 CS represents a sophisticated chapter in the history of Conyplex (now Contest Yachts), marking an era where the Dutch builder sought to miniaturize the luxury and security of a centercockpit bluewater cruiser into a manageable 32foot frame. Launched in the late 1970s and designed by the prolific Dick Zaal, the 32 CS (Cruiser/Sloop or Centerboard/Sloop, though most commonly recognized for its Center Cockpit) was built to the rigorous standards of Lloyd’s Register. While most vessels of this length utilize an aftcockpit to maximize interior volume, the 32 CS utilized a highaspect centercockpit design to provide an owner’s aft cabin—a rare luxury for a boat under 10 meters. This model was the "little sister" to the highly successful Contest 38 and 36, sharing their reputation for heavyduty fiberglass layups and exquisite joinery that have allowed these vessels to endure as soughtafter hulls on the preowned market.