Contest 34 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Dick Zaal·1976 – 1980·~84 hulls·Contest Yachts - Conyplex
Contest 34 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
34' · 10.36 m
Displ.
16,315 lbs · 7,400 kg
First year
1976

The Contest 34, designed by the prolific Dick Zaal and built by the Dutch yard Conyplex (now Contest Yachts), represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of the brand. Launched in the mid1970s as a successor to the highly successful Contest 31 and 33, the 34footer was engineered during an era when the builder was transitioning from highvolume production to the semicustom, premium bluewater niche they occupy today. Characterized by a robust fiberglass layup and a heavydisplacement hull, the Contest 34 was produced in two primary configurations: the "S" (Center Cockpit) and the "AC" (Aft Cockpit), both sharing the same seaworthy hull form that has since earned a reputation for reliability in the North Sea and beyond.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 35,262
Ask, not sold · 2 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
0
2 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
Insufficient data
Countries with listings
2
Germany (50.0%) · United Kingdom (50.0%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Contest 34 listings span 2 countries. Germany leads with 1 listings (50.0%), followed by United Kingdom.

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

Country breakdown

2 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Germany$ 33,5101050.0%
United Kingdom$ 37,0131050.0%

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'$ 33,6495933
Najad 3434.28'$ 42,4183018
Conyplex 31 HT31.17'$ 20,3622212
Sadler 3434.75'$ 37,6862113
Moody 3433.42'$ 43,0152010
Rival 3434'$ 20,1891610
Conyplex 3332.25'$ 22,7351310
Sparkman and Stephens S&S 3433.42'$ 26,246134
Contest 4342.65'$ 190,82386
Conyplex 35S35.76'$ 67,48675
Contest 34You are here$ 35,26220

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Contest 34 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Contest 34 over the past 12 months is $35,262. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Contest 34 sailboats are for sale?+
2 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Where are Contest 34 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Contest 34 listings over the past 12 months are Germany (50.0%), United Kingdom (50.0%).
04What should I look at instead of a Contest 34?+
Comparable models include Contessa 32, Najad 34, Conyplex 31 HT. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.